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Fig.a
Slowly unlock the R.A. and Dec. lock knobs.
Rotate the telescope until both the optical tube
and the counterweight rod are horizontal to the
ground, and the telescope tube is to the side of
the mount (Fig.a).
Tighten the Dec. lock knob.
Move the counterweights along the counterweight
rod until the telescope is balanced and remains
stationary when released.
Tighten the counterweight thumb screws to hold
the counterweights in their new position.
A Telescope should be balanced before each observing session. Balancing reduces stress on the
telescope mount and allows for precise control of micro-adjustment. A balanced telescope is
specially critical when doing astrophotography. The telescope should be balanced after all
accessories (eyepiece, camera, etc.) have been attached. Before balancing your telescope, make
sure that your tripod is level and on a stable surface. For photography, point the telescope in the
direction you will be taking photos before performing the balancing steps.
R.A. Balancing
1)
2)
3)
4)
N
Fig. 6
1) Locate the hand control holder. Slide
the holder onto the accessory tray as
shown in Fig.6.
INSTALLING THE HAND CONTROL
HOLDER (Fig. 6)
1)
2)
3)
4)
Dec. Balancing
The R.A. balancing should be done before proceeding with Dec. balancing.
Release the R.A. lock knob and rotate around the R.A. axis so that the counterweight rod is in a
horizontal position. Tighten the R.A. lock knob.
Unlock the Dec. lock knob and rotate the telescope tube until it is parallel to the ground.
Slowly release the telescope and determine in which direction it rotates. Loosen the telescope
tube rings and slide the telescope tube forward or backward in the rings until it is balanced.
Once the telescope no longer rotates from its parallel starting position, re-tighten the tube rings
and the Dec. lock knob. Reset the altitude axis to your local latitude.
HAND CONTROL HOLDER INSTALLATION
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