AstroTrac Polar Alignment Laser

AstroTrac Polar Alignment Laser

A custom made fitting holds a 5mw green laser point to the polar alignment fitting of the AstroTrac. This arrangement is significantly easier to polar align in the Southern Hemisphere than the supplied polar alignment telescope. Using a compass, pair of binoculars and this laser configuration significantly accurate alignment can be achieved in less than 3 minutes. Higher accuracy alignment can be gained by temporarily placing a short tube refactor on the mount in place of the camera.