Eq2 equatorial mount manual

Manual Equatorial Mounts Manual German Equatorial Telescope Mounts can track a celestial object once the mounts are properly polar aligned. In order to align the mount properly, you will either need to manually turn a slow-motion knob on the right ascension axis or . FOR EQ2 MOUNT INSTALLING COUNTERWEIGHT (Fig) 1) Slide counterweight halfway onto rod. Hold the counterweight with one hand and insert counterweight rod into threaded hole on mount with the other hand. Tighten counterweight rod onto mount. 2) Tighten thumbscrew to lock counterweight in place. INSTALLING CONTROL CABLES (Fig). Equatorial Mounts Tripods. Equatorial mounts usually come as German equatorial or fork mounts. They both use a wedge set at an angle equal to the observer's latitude, in order to point to the celestial pole.

Celestron's CGEM II mount is the perfect fit between the Advanced VX Series and CGX Series. Technology. Computerized Mount Features. 40 lbs payload capacity. Dual-fit Vixen/CG-5 and Losmandy/CGE dovetail saddle. 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling. Manual Equatorial Mounts. The EQ2 Equatorial Mount is suited to both beginners and experienced astronomers. It offers very good stability and the tall, fully adjustable aluminium tripod with large accessory tray is a real plus. The superb EQ mount receives high marks from experienced observers. This sturdy mount offers precision and. concept of the Polar Axis and how the equatorial mount helps you establish and maintain a true Polar Axis alignment. Now, you are ready to perform star alignments using the equatorial mount's electronic controller and enjoy the night sky. The SmartEQTM mount is a next-generation equatorial mount. The following sections of this manual.

Attaching the Equatorial Mount The CGEM II equatorial mount allows you to tilt the telescope’s axis of rotation so that you can track the stars as they move across the sky On one side of the tripod head is a metal alignment peg for aligning the mount This side of the tripod will face north when setting up for an astronomical. Figure 1. EQ-2 Mount Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion product. Your new EQ-2 Equatorial Mount was designed to work with many different telescope optical tubes. Designed for astronomical use, this preci-sion mount allows convenient manual “tracking” of celestial objects as they move slowly across the sky. Equatorial telescope mount and tripod provides stable support and easy one-handed manual tracking of celestial objects for any small telescope or spotting scope weighing up to 9 lbs. Features dual setting circles and slow-motion controls, latitude scale and counterweight. Includes aluminum tripod with hinged center brace and handy accessory tray.