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Step 6. 
This step allows you to attach the counterweight or a 
second scope. 

(note: if you have a light scope less than 10 

lbs. on the primary side, then attaching a counterweight is not 
needed).

 

 
First, make sure altitude lock (#13) is tight (see step 5). 
Screw the counterbalance arm (#18) into the threaded 
hole (#14).  

 

 

 

If you are attaching a second scope do not add the 
counterweight. Instead, skip to Step 9 to add a 
second scope. 

 

Step 7. 
Slide the counterweight onto the counterbalance arm 
(#18). Next, insert the brass locking rod into the hole on 
the counterweight. Note: when tightened this brass rod 
should fit into the groove of the arm. 

 

Step 8. 
Secure the counterweight by tightening the lock knob. 
Again, the counterweight should fit over the groove of 
the arm so that the brass rod fits into the groove when 
tightened. 
 
Next: Skip to step 10. 

 

 

 

This step is for attaching a second scope. Go to steps 7 
and 8 if you are attaching the counterweight. 
 

Step 9. 

Attach Secondary Dovetail Holder (#16) by tightening 
the holder lock (#15) onto the counterweight arm (#18). 
After sliding your scope into the dovetail holder—
secure the scope by tightening the secondary lock 
(#17).  

Refer to the full manual for more details on attaching a second 
scope and aligning both scopes together.

 

 

 

Step 10. 
Level the mount using the bubble on side of mount by 
adjusting the three metal adjusters (see step 2 left 
photo). Use the top knob (#6) to make adjustments. 
Use the bottom knob (#5) to lock the position.  

 

For later models with star knobs (see step 2 right photo) 
adjust knobs until mount is level.  Then use #4 Rod to 
lock in position.  
 
It is also suggested to use additional levels to assure 
very precise level. 

#18

 

groove

 

Lock

 

knob

 

#17

 

#15

 

#16

 

Summary of Contents for MiniTower GOTO

Page 1: ...p with two dovetails High accuracy level indicator 3 point easy level adjustment system Manual push to for both Axes PACKAGE CONTENTS Telescope Mount with built in GPS 8401 Hand Controller Controller Cable 1 75 inchTripod Tripod bolt Tripod Support 3 kg Counterweight Tripod Lock Tripod Support Tripod Rod Primary Dovetail Lock Primary Dovetail Holder Azimuth Lock Altitude Lock Counter Balance Arm L...

Page 2: ...nob 1 to secure the tripod support in place Step 4 Attach telescope to primary dovetail holder 10 using primary dovetail lock 9 Step 5 Set telescope to PARK POSITION 1 Position the mount so that the S is facing south 2 The telescope tube should be pointed directly up at the zenith If it is not perfectly straight then loosen the altitude lock 13 to adjust telescope Once it is straight re tighten th...

Page 3: ... the counterweight should fit over the groove of the arm so that the brass rod fits into the groove when tightened Next Skip to step 10 This step is for attaching a second scope Go to steps 7 and 8 if you are attaching the counterweight Step 9 Attach Secondary Dovetail Holder 16 by tightening the holder lock 15 onto the counterweight arm 18 After sliding your scope into the dovetail holder secure ...

Page 4: ... Latitude Longitude and current time only If you are not receiving a signal due to clouds or buildings you can manually enter the lat and long in step 15 Step 13 Go to Set up controller Press ENTER Step 14 Go to Set up Local Time Press ENTER Enter date and day light savings Y yes N no Then press ENTER Note use numbered keypad to change numbers Step 15 Go to Set Up Site Press ENTER Enter time zone ...

Page 5: ...MENU Sync To Target Press ENTER Next use the arrow keys to slew to the object until it is centered in your eyepiece Then press ENTER again on the hand controller To slew to other objects repeat steps 16 and 17 You do not need to repeat step 18 except for adjustments Refer to the online manual for 1 star and 2 star alignments Sync to Target is similar to 1 star Alignment except that you choose the ...

Page 6: ...el Adjustment Screw 7 Tripod 8 Mount Base 9 Primary Dovetail Lock 10 Primary Dovetail Holder 11 Azimuth Lock 12 South Mark 13 Altitude Lock 14 Counter Balance Arm Lock 15 Secondary Dovetail Holder Lock 16 Secondary Dovetail Holder 17 Secondary Dovetail Lock 18 Counter Balance Arm 19 Bubble Indicator 20 8401 Hand Controller 21 DC Adapter 22 AC Adapter 23 Coiled Cable 24 USB Cable 25 Counter Weight ...

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