9
22
Declination setting circle
This circle will indicate where the telescope is pointing in
the declination axis. Declination is explained in the
Aligning the Equatorial Mount section.
23
right ascension lock knob
This knob is loosened when you want to make large move-
ments in the right ascension axis. Tighten it when the
telescope is in the general area of what you want to
view.
24
right ascension setting circle
This circle will indicate where the telescope is pointing in
the right ascension axis. Right ascension is explained in
the Aligning the Equatorial Mount section.
25
Declination lock knob (opposite side)
This knob is loosened when you want to make large move-
ments in the declination axis. Tighten it when the tele-
scope is in the general area of what you want to view.
26
counterweight shaft
This metal shaft holds the counterweight (7).
27
counterweight lock knob
This knob should be tightened at all times to keep the
counterweight (7) on the counterweight shaft (26).
Loosen it only to adjust the balance of the telescope as
described in the Balancing the Telescope section.
28
latitude scale
This scale gives a general indication of the latitude setting
of the equatorial mount (5).
29
latitude lock t-bolt
This bolt must be loosened to make adjustments in the
latitude of the telescope.
30
latitude adjustment t-bolt
This bolt use used to make adjustments in the latitude set-
ting of the equatorial mount (5).
31
azimuth lock knob
Loosening this knob will allow the equatorial mount (5) to
be adjusted in azimuth (left/right) without changing the
position of the tripod.
32
tripod leg attachment screws
These screws attach the tripod legs (10) to the equatorial
mount (5). Each screw has a wingnut and two wash-
ers.
These items are included with your telescope, but are not
shown in Figures 1, 2 or 3.
10mm Explorer ii eyepiece
This is a second, high-power eyepiece, providing 70x magnifi-
cation. For more details, see the Using your Telescope sec-
tion.
Dust cover
Use this to cover the objective lens when the telescope is not
in use. It will prevent dust from gathering on the objective
lens.
Details of the tripod and Mount
Figure 3a shows a close up of the telescope’s mount and tripod. Important features are pointed out for greater clarity and detail.
Figure 3b shows close-up detail of the tripod legs (10) attached to the equatorial mount (5).
