Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro

[Jpr78]

I have terrible OCD about things so naturally I had to loosen the grub screws for the polar scope alignment to rotate the reticle so the 12 and 6 o’clock positions were vertical in relation to the mount in the home position. I positioned a distant target in the center of the 2 outter circles and used the hand controller to rotate the mount. The target stayed in between the circles 360 degrees around. I assume this is perfect alignment? I have heard of others completely unscrewing the scope and melting glue etc. My approach seems to be a much less invasive way to me although you have to readjust alignment afterward. I also modded the tripod for the skywatcher pier. Took me about a half an hour with a drill and tap set. There is now zero rotational movement when you try and twist the mount on the tripod.

[MarkAR]

Was going to do similar to mine but found some old hard rubber like material, cut a donut washer from it and it works fine.