Balancing in Declination: Balance adjustment
WARNING!
•
Make sure all knobs are
fully engaged
•
Keep a hold of the
telescope at all times
Re-engage the Declination balance knob
1.
Return the telescope to the neutral
position (horizontal)
2.
Turn the Declination knob all the way
counterclockwise
Move the telescope
1.
Unscrew the knurled knobs on the
mounting rings
2.
Adjust telescope as determined in
step 10
3.
Close rings and knurled knobs to hand
tight
Repeat steps 9a-10 until balanced
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WARNING!
•
Make sure plate is
locked in place
•
Keep a hold of the
telescope at all times
Balancing in Declination: Return to Neutral
WARNING!
•
Do not overtighten the
Declination knob
Return the telescope to a neutral position
•
Keep a hold of the telescope
•
Hold the telescope horizontal
Re-engage the Declination knob
●
Turn the knob counterclockwise until
gears are locked
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