Celestar Manual
Assembling your Celestar
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W edge
Bolts
Threaded Holes
Tripod
Figure 2-4
SETTING UP THE WEDGPOD
(For Celestar 8 And Celestar 8 Computerized Only)
The Wedgpod comes pre-assembled. Just remove it from the box, stand it up, and separate the tripod legs.
There are stops that set the proper angle of the legs.
LATITUDE ADJUSTMENT
Before attaching the telescope to the wedge/Wedgpod, you must adjust the wedge/Wedgpod to the proper
latitude. To do so:
1.
Loosen the four socket head screws that hold the tilt plat in place. They are located on the side plates
of the wedge (two on each side). You’ll need a 3/16” Allen wrench.
2.
Move the tilt plate until the latitude scale indicates the latitude of your observing site. The latitude
scale is on the side plate. The center of the bolt serves as the marker.
3.
Tighten the socket head screws on the side plates to hold the tilt plate in place.
You are now ready to attach the telescope to the wedge/Wedgpod.
ATTACHING THE CELESTAR TO THE WEDGE / WEDGPOD
For astronomical viewing, you should mount the telescope on the wedge/wedgpod. This will allow you to
polar align the telescope, use the setting circles and the clock drive. To mount the telescope on the wedge:
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