North Star II Field Tripod Construction - Tripod Final Assembly 7

 

The CG-5 EQ mount head installed atop the pan-head of the NS II ready for polar alignment.... (Click for enlarged view)

 

The CG-5 equatorial mount is installed atop the North Star II field tripod and now ready for polar aligning. The concealed carriage bolt rests between the right and left azimuth adjustment knobs off centered under the altitude base.