[alexV]

Originally Posted by naskies

It would probably be easiest to pick a method (e.g. drift aligning with BYE, or using AlignMaster) and have a go - we can help you with any troubles you might have

As for the drift aligning with BYE... you need to centre the star and rotate the reticle like I described earlier - otherwise it won't work at all!

By the way, it is really really helpful to ensure that your mount is both (1) horizontally level, and (2) set up on firm ground that won't sink. Don't trust the bubble level on the mount (99.9% of them are incorrect from the factory) - you can use a bubble level or even a smart phone with a built-in inclinometer on top of the tripod plate. I find that setting up on grass or dirt causes no end of grief (one leg will inevitably gradually sink in), so I have a few Besser bricks half-buried into the dirt to keep things solid.

Thank you