AZ800 user manual - hardware
Created by: MPuchner 07.2019
version: 9600021A
Original user manual
page 64 of 68
printed: 04.03.2020
Therefor you need to tilt the primary mirror.
Use the pipe spanner (special tool included in the telescopes tool box) to loosen the nuts on the collimation
screws.
Figure 62 - pipe spanner
Figure 63 - collimation screws with counter nuts
Tilt the mirror by screwing the collimation screws in or out by using an allen key and watch the image of the
star. By tilting the mirror you should be able to centre the obscuration.
You will notice that the star starts to move as soon as you turn the collimation screws. Only turn the collimation
screws in small steps and keep the star in the centre of your field of view by moving the telescope with the
motors. It is recommended to display a centre crosshair in your camera software.
As soon as the obscuration is centred perfectly you can tighten the counter nuts with the pipe spanner while
holding the screw with the allen key.
