How To REALLY Setup Telescope Equatorial Mount - For Beginners Only!

Simple step-by-step telescope setup method for new users. This shows a simple six-step method to quickly set up any equatorial telescope mount. This video will help end the myth that equatorial mounts are hobbykillers. I also demonstrate the geometry trick that makes the North Star so helpful. I demonstrate a polar scope accessory for #polar alignment. #equatorial #telescope #mount #setup My video for printing your own azimuth setting circle:    • Cheapest Quick-Aim Telescope Upgrade: Inst...   /// AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS (Note: I earn a small commission from these links) /// Polar Scope selection on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AuDW9d Digital (magnetic) inclinometer: https://amzn.to/3ppz1QH Best Smartphone Adapter EVER: https://amzn.to/3MYYnBF Best Value Set Of Upgraded Eyepieces: https://amzn.to/3Y7MYmn Best Overall Red Dot Finder: https://amzn.to/3UQVPJr Economy Smartphone adapter: https://amzn.to/3WfKS2e Bluetooth button: https://amzn.to/3OBpW1i (prices have risen) Best book for new astronomers: "Turn Left At Orion": https://amzn.to/3PDxLo4 CHEAP 8 inch Dobsonian Telescope: https://amzn.to/49TH12l NICE 8 inch Dobsonian Telescope: https://amzn.to/4bbxIuU STARTER Dobsonian Telescope: https://amzn.to/3T5HzeL RED HOPE Adventure Scifi Novel Series: Kindle Edition: https://amzn.to/49O9bud Paperback: https://amzn.to/4aPRc7Y Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3WhhXOw ** My new SciFi short story prequel, right here on YouTube **    • MARS Sci-Fi Audiobook Full Length and Unab...   YOUTUBE COMMUNITY GUIDELINES NOTES: 1) This video complies with the YouTube Community Guidelines and Terms of Service. 2) All soundtracks were used with permission from by my video editing system, Camtasia. 3) This video does not contain any offensive material or language. More info: This video shows a simple way to set up an equatorial telescope mount. I demonstrate the math trick that makes the North Star (Polaris) so useful for latitude. I use a globe and a small toy telescope to demonstrate it. I demonstrate how to use a Polar Scope for polar alignment. #reflector #reflactor @reflactor