The Omegon® MiniTrack LX2
Congratulations on the purchase of one of the new Omegon® MiniTrack LX2. This mechanical mount will give you hours of
fun. It is the ideal companion for the beginner, intermediate and advanced amateur who is looking for a compact and carry-
on mount for a DSLR camera. It’s simple design and mechanical quality makes the MiniTrack LX2 one of the unique pieces of
gear for wide field Astrophotography you will ever find in the market.
1. What’s included?
A- Adapter Key
B- Polar finder
C- ¼” to ¼” adapter
2. The different important Minitrack LX2 components that I
need to know.
The Minitrack LX2 is ready to use out-of-the box.
It is however important to identify each component.
Side A components:
1- Polar finder holder;
2- Ball-head adapter;
3- Platform;
4- Arm;
5- Body;
6- Winding-knob;
7- Spring retainer.
Side B components:
8- Spring;
9- ¼”thread for tripod;
10- Timer screw with washer:
3. How does the Minitrack LX2 mount works? The Minitrack LX2 “follows” i.e. tracks the apparent movement of the night
sky – please notice the two models covered in this instruction manual are designed to be used in the northern hemisphere.
The sky “rotates” roughly around Polaris – the northern Star. So in order to have a successful tracking the mount must
point to Polaris. This is called setting the mount in station. The mount must rest on a tripod that allows to a certain degree
of inclination. Usually the inclination corresponds to the latitude of the location. Besides that, a ball head is required so
that the installed camera can be easily pointed to the desired object. Then wind-up the built-in timer and you are ready to
go!
