7
Figure 5
. Move latitude adjustment screw
Figure 6
. Adjust mount latitude
STEP 3. Install Batteries and Connect Cables:
There are two battery compartments that each can hold 4 AA batteries
(Figure 7)
. Lift the battery
cover. Carefully pull out the battery holder from the compartment. Be sure not to accidentally disconnect the
wires. Insert 4 AA batteries into each holder. Replace the holder back into the battery compartment and
replace the lid. Plug hand controller into the HBX port on the mount
(Figure 8)
. Turn on power and use four
Arrow keys (
▲▼◄►
) to rotate the mount Up, Down, Left, and Right. Use the NUMBER key to change the
slew rate from the slowest (1 for 1X) to the fastest (9 for MAX).
Figure 7
. Battery holder
Figure 8
. Connect control cable
STEP 4. Set the Location Latitude and Polar Alignment:
In order for an equatorial mount to track properly, it has to be accurately polar aligned. This is
achieved by making the polar axis of the mount parallel to that of the Earth’s axis of rotation.
This step requires you to know the latitude of your current location. It can be easily found on the
Internet, with your GPS navigator or a GPS capable cell phone. You will have to change this latitude setting
every time you significantly change your night sky viewing location. This setting directly affects the mount’s
tracking and GOTO accuracy.
Unlock Latitude Clutch. Turn the Latitude Adjustment Screw to set your current latitude as indicated
on the Latitude Dial. This should be good enough for a casual visual observation.
Adjustment
position
Storage
position
Battery holder (X2)
Latitude
clutch
Latitude dial
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