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3.9. Connect Cable
Connect the Go2Nova
®
8407 Hand Controller to the HBX port on the mount panel using the
supplied coiled control cable. Put the hand controller onto the hand controller hanger.
3.10. Install Second Telescope
An optional secondary saddle (#8953) is available for dual balanced OTAs. To install a
secondary dovetail saddle, loose the CW shaft lock and push the CW shaft out to a desired length.
Lock the CW shaft lock. Slide the secondary CW onto the CW shaft and tighten the secondary dovetail
saddle lock.
After you mount a secondary OTA onto the secondary dovetail holder, make sure you align it
with the primary OTA. This alignment is easier to be done during the daytime. Point the primary
telescope to a target at a remote building or flagpole and center the target in the eyepiece. Loosen the
secondary dovetail saddle lock. Rotate the secondary OTA around the counterweight shaft. Center the
object in the eyepiece of the secondary OTA. If the secondary OTA is tilted, it can be adjusted by
adjusting two tilting adjustment screws as shown in Figure 12 (M6 x 12mm Allen set screws). The
maximum payload on secondary side is 5kg (11lbs).
Figure 12. Secondary dovetail saddle and set screws
A combination of a light OTA and a CW can be used to balance a heavier primary OTA.
M6 set screws
