Two pairs of opposing tapered roller bearings are preloaded for thrust and radial control of central trunion box. Declination axles are precision centerless ground and threaded stainless steel. Internal ribs and shear plates as well as true one piece construction make this assembly extremely stiff, yet light. The fork and trunion box have through holes to allow for use of the included polar alignment scope even while the entire telescope is operational. The fork and polar base are designed to follow the now popular Stealthlike angular aesthetics.
Rear threads allow attachment of the illuminated reticle pattern polar alignment scope.
Polar housing prior to welding The main structure is welded tubing sized for minimal weight with maximum rigidity. The base has adjustable side mount feet bolted to the user's latitude range and has leveling bolts and through holes for hold down. The entire telescope is designed to balance on a flat surface before being bolted down. Steel side panels enclose the base to offer a pyramidal form. The polar axle roller release operates by turning this lever.