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accessories, for example an optical polar scope. However, for most
visual applications this precision isn't needed.
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1.4 Remove the front and back polar scope covers. For an exact polar
alignment, an optical polar scope can be installed here. For the
approximate polar alignment, the naked view through the polar tube is
enough.
1.5 The approximate polar alignment is finished, when Polaris is visible
in the centre of your field of view while looking through the empty
polar tube. To move and centre Polaris there, it is necessary to finely
adjust the mounts altitude and azimuth axis.
1.6 To adjust the altitude axis, open the altitude adjustment clamp on
the side of the mount head (like in step 1.2 above.) Rotate the altitude
adjustment handle. Instead of looking at the latitude scale, focus on
the night sky. Polaris will move up or down while rotating the handle.
1.7 To move Polaris left and right in your field of view, you need to
adjust the azimuth axis of the mount. Use the two azimuth adjustment
screws for that. Screw them both in (without force) until you feel a
resistance. The screws now clamp around a knob on top of the tripod.
Now you must always operate both adjustment screws
simultaneously: When screwing one adjustment further in, you must
screw the other adjustment further out. This moves Polaris left or right
in your field of view.
1.8 After centring Polaris, re-tighten the altitude adjustment clamp.
Congratulations! Your mount is now balanced and aligned.
A much more precise polar alignment is possible with optional
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