To be fully operational, an equatorial mount must be oriented so that its main axis (the right ascension axis) is aligned parallel to the Earth's rotation axis, meaning it must point towards the celestial pole. In the Northern Hemisphere, the celestial pole is located not far from the North Star, the main star of the Little Bear constellation.

Features

• Specifically designed for Sky-Watcher equatorial mounts type HEQ5, EQ3-2
• Increased precision for polar alignment

Usage

Polar alignment can be done quickly by roughly pointing the mount's axis towards the North Star, which is sufficient for standard observations. It can also be performed using a polar finder.