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E AG L E 4 U s e r M a n u a l
First use: installing EAGLE on the telescope
EAGLE has been designed entirely with SolidEdge three-dimensional design software to offer the best modularity with
the PLUS elements (rings, dovetail plates or clamps) and/or any brand telescopes. EAGLE may be positioned between
support and guide rings, connected to a Vixen or Losmandy style dovetail bar through the appropriate optional clamp or, in
case of telescopes with long dovetail bars, it can be screwed on the PLUS Vixen or Losmandy dovetail bar and fixed over
PLUS support rings. Let’s explore the various possible configurations, depending on the telescope EAGLE has to be instal-
led on, using both other PLUS elements and different instruments.
Connecting to telescopes with PLUS support rings and support rings spaced up to 12cm.
When using compact refractor telescopes, the distance of the support rings is set by the PLUS Vixen or Losmandy style
dovetail clamp installed with the telescope. In this case , the EAGLE can be installed directly above the support ring, as if it
were a dovetail bar (image 18). Thanks to the M5 threaded holes present in the upper part of the EAGLE, you can install in
parallel the PLUS guide rings and a guide scope (note: the guide scope must not exceed 8 kg in weight to avoid flexure).
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Image 18: installation of EAGLE between imaging and guide telescope
CAUTION:
in order to connect EAGLE to other mechanical PLUS elements please avoid to use too
long screws that may touch the internal electronics of the EAGLE.
THE THREADED PART OF THE
SCREW THAT EXIT FROM THE ELEMENT (ring, bar or clamp) TO BE CONNECTED TO THE EAGLE HAS
TO BE NO LONGER THAN 6mm
. If any of the screws touches the internal elements of EAGLE, this
could lead to breakage or malfunction.
