Laser Polar Alignment

[Freff]

Responding to a laser question on another thread, I mentioned I used a laser attached to the polar scope.

Although this method was to get the mount (NEQ6) in the ball park without having to get in some awkward positions, it is quit accurate.

Once the laser is hitting Polaris, it is detached and the final adjustment made with the Alt & Azm adjusters.

Here are a few photos asked for (sorry about poor quality) of the setup and the adapter I made to suit my laser.

Tony

[Dellis]

That looks a neat solution.

Dave

[Glen]

Nice one Tony, anything that shortens setup time has got to be a good thing. also

less chance of headbutting the wieghts...

[Starjumper]

I do a similar thing with a microsoft webcam ( saves me crawling

around on the floor )

John