Polar Alignment If the star drifts up, then use the mount's azimuth control knob to move the mount so that the star appears to move to the left.  If the star appears to move down, then use the same control knob to move the mount so that the star appears to move to the right. Use the hand controller to move the star. back onto the horizontal line. Let the star drift again.  Note it takes longer to begin to drift off the line. Repeat the above, putting the star back on the horizontal line when finished. Continue these adjustments until the star stays bisected on the line for over 5 minutes without any drift.  When this happens, the mount is aligned in azimuth, and it is time to drift adjust the mount's altitude. Pick a second star in the East, almost 20° above the horizon, near the same declination as your 1st star.  You can move your telescope in Right Ascension to accomplish this.