Skywatcher Polarscope for EQ3-2 & EQ5

Skywatcher Polarscope for EQ3-2 & EQ5
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Model:  polarscopeEQ5-3-2
Brand:  Skywatcher


The Skywatcher Polar axis finder scope speeds up and refines the polar alignment procedure so the observer can spend more valuable time observing, rather than setting up.

Suitable for EQ3 and EQ5 series mounts. 


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Skywatcher Polarscope for EQ3-2 & EQ5
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polar alignment made easy
  -  Dan

Easy to install and align to polaris.
Now I can use the dials to find hard to find objects and when found it stays in view better.
Instructions can be found here
http://www.skywatcher.com/swtsupport/Instruction_Manuals/Polarscope.pdf


Skywatcher Polarscope for EQ3-2 & EQ5
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Good to use but hard to fit.
  -  Tom

I found it extremely confusing to fit the Polarscope to my EQ3-2 mount. To fit is, you must first unscrew the piece of the mount with 3 screws on it. This required a bit of force, but once that is off the polar scope assembly simply screws in place of the piece just removed. Hopefully that will help someone get it fitted easier than I found it!

Once it was attached to the mount, it was easy to calibrate, although a very small allen key is needed. It can also be hard to see the reticule at night as it isn't illuminated. Once it is aligned to Polaris, observing becomes much easier and a more pleasant experience.

The lack of instructions is the main thing that lets it down, other than that, worth buying.