5.2
Azimuth adjustment
The azimuth regulation is performed in a
similar manner, using both hands to turn
the other two adjustment knobs in
opposite directions simultaneously. When
a knob is rotated in one direction the
other is rotated in the opposite direction.
Turn them so that the screws attached to
the knobs press against the brass
adjustment post and move the mount to
the right or left by a small amount. The
azimuth adjustment knobs are those
positioned on both sides of the mount as
seen in the picture on the right.
Alt-Az Polar Alignment
The following table shows the amount of rotation for precise Alt-Az alignment of the Avalon
Linear, M-Uno, M-Zero and M-Zero LHQ mounts. Each full turn of the Altitude and Azimuth
knobs moves the mount in the exact amount, shown in arc-minutes, for the particular mounts
listed.
Mount
Linear
M-uno
M-zero
Mount Axis
ALT
AZ
ALT
AZ
ALT
AZ
Arc minutes per knob turn
91,2
79,2
78,74
79,2
61,8
110,4
5.3
M-zero Polar Alignment
5.3.1 Polar Kit Installation
The precise polar alignment of the M-
z
ero LHQ mount is performed with the polar scope
installed externally on the mount.
The standard kit for the precise polar alignment consists of the following components:
1. Celestron Polarfinder and Polarfinder adapter with the fixing knob.
2. Polarfinder adapter fixing dowel already assembled on the M-zero LHQ lateral bracket
3. External illuminator cap with a red LED and connection cable to the StarGO.
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