Thank you for your replies. So I did a test and feel better about my results. I¡¯m using a digital level to ensure that my mount is level and my angle is set to my Lat of 35.09 degrees, and a compass to ensure that I¡¯m pointing true north, a good basic mechanical alignment without a Polar scope. I did a cold start with CWD and then selected GOTO Polaris, after a RA movement of I believe 90 degrees to the left, the scope angle was close to my Lat of 35.09 degrees. I fully understand that at this step it might not point directly at Polaris but close, this is a good starting point, I¡¯m in the ballpark. Next, in a few weeks without such a bright moon, I can model / align it with west and east bright stars. Many thanks, Bob
