EQ6-R Polar Scope

[Pinpoint]

Using the EQ6-R I recently bought for the first time. I'm trying to get a polar alignment fix using the polar scope, I've made sure the hole in the Dec axis isn't blocking the polar scope I've turned on the mount, but all I can see is a red haze thro the polar scope eyepiece, focusing makes no difference to the view through the eyepiece. Any advice on what the problem is and how to proceed muchly appreciated.

Pictures Attached...

EQ6R Polar Scope 1: Taken thro the polar scope eyepiece.

EQ6R Polar Scope 2: Taken thro the polar scope aperture on the dec axis with flash.

EQ6R Polar Scope 3: Taken thro the polar scope aperture on the dec axis without flash, red dot in the centre is from the LED over the ploar scope.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Pete

[Pinpoint]

Just found the Polarscope LED dimmer on the hand set, with the LED set on 4% stars can just be made out through reduced haze.

Edited February 27, 2020 by Pinpoint