Space Manta Ray

Thanks for the reply, Geoff. The gear is mounted on my 8SE, not using the smartphone. The original tripod is my only mount but am squirreling away any extra funds I can get for a better mount. I only put the AutoAlign on my OTA the other day and with help I am as far as entering the Date, Time and Location Tonight I may be able to get the complete alignment done as we are supposed to have clear sky overnight. Once I get the complete alignments and calibrations done, I won't be moving the tripod at all. It is inmy "Igloo" dome observatory in the back yard. I want to be able to start both Prime and piggyback AP ASAP. the AutoAlign gear is using the only 2 screw locations on the OTA. If I can find something that can screw into the bottom of my DSLR and will slide into the AutoAlign mount, then it will be a piece of pie to swap between the AutoAlign and the DSLR as there are just the 2 thumb screws that will hold either/or to the OTA.

After I have aligned my telescope with AutoAlign, can I remove the AutoAlign gear to put my Piggyback on my 8SE for my DSLR camera. Then, when finished the AP, do i have to replace the AutoAlign gear and repeat the alignment procedures if I have not moved the tripod (screwnailed the feet to the floor) or the telescope?

Exactly the same as mine. Only difference is that mine has the green sticker. "Japan Telescopes Inspection Institute 15 PASSED". Does anyone knowif i can add a set of cross hairs to this scope? If so, how would I do that?

I have one right in front of me, attached as a finder scope on my Celestron 8SE, but without reticule. It is a Carl Wetzlar hunting/sport scope. Edit: There is a small silver rectangular sticker just above the opening for the Zoom that says CarlWetzlar. Probably the Importer. Mine also has the round yellow sticker near the eyepiece that says Japan Telescopes Inspection Institute and in the centre is 15 PASSED.