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Originally Posted by icytailmark
so it has nothing to do with the screw notches on the actual pier its the CWD axis where u tighten it on the mount head u gotta align to true south?
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What you need to align depends on the pier design. Got some pictures?
All you are trying to do is get the polar axis pointed at the SCP. That requires setting the azimuth so the RA axis is n/s. Setting the altitude to the latitude is a separate step and has to wait until you have the pier fixed in place. Start by having the pier top plate close to level.
The phrase acronym "CWD" usually applies to a Losmandy mount and refers to a known starting RA position to calibrate a Gemini controller. It doesn't relate to the polar alignment, and does not necessarily have the counterweight shaft hanging precisely down.