SKY-WATCHER EQ6-R MOUNT, Instruction Manual

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Fig. 3.2a
Fig. 3.2b
3.2 Alignment
Once the mount is powered up and the polar scope is illuminated, the pattern in the above
figure
(Fig. 3.2a)
should be visible in the field of view (FOV) of the polar scope. If the image
appears blurred, rotate the knurled ring of the polar scope’s eyepiece to focus.
PART III: POLAR ALIGNMENT
1. For observing in Northern Hemisphere: Find the Polaris (The brightest star near the
North Celestial Pole) in the polar scope; then use the two elevation adjustment bolts and
the two azimuth adjustment knobs to move the Polaris to the proper position in the FOV
of the polar scope. ( Refer to the upcoming section “The Orientation of Polaris in Polar
Scope”).
2. For observing in Southern Hemisphere:
In the FOV of the polar scope, locate the 4 dim
stars (Around Magnitude 5 to 6) which form the pattern like the “Octans” drawing in the
polar scope
(refer to Fig. 3.2a)
. Loosen the R.A. clutch and rotate the R.A. axis to align the
orientation of the “Octans” drawing to the 4 stars. Then use the elevation adjustment bolts
and the azimuth adjustment knobs to move the 4 stars to the 4 small circles of the “Octans”
drawing.
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Octans
Place the four stars
asterism here