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Balancing the Declination Axis
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Loosen the right ascension (R.A.) clamp
1.
and make sure the declination (Dec.) axis
is in a horizontal position. At this time be
sure to adjust the balance of the R.A.
axis, as after this point it becomes very
difficult to rotate.
While making sure that the equipment
2.
does not move, slowly tighten the Dec.
clamp and check the balance around the
axis.
When you feel that the balance is not
3.
right, loosen the tube holder clamp and
move the telescope barrel back and
forth to find the most balanced position.
Determining the appropriate balance is
important when using a camera so take
your time to carefully balance the system.
▼Balancing the Right Ascension Axis
After the declination axis is well balanced,
1.
tighten the Dec. clamp to fix it into place.
Loosen the R.A. clamp and check the
2.
balance around the R.A. axis.
If adjustment is required, move the mount
3.
counter weight to find proper balance.
If after pulling the weight all the way to
4.
the tip of the balance shaft the telescope
is still too heavy, an additional weight may
be required (sold separately).
Balancing
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After attaching the telescope to the tube
holder, again check to see that the system
is properly balanced. Balancing should be
performed with all accessories attached to
the telescope, such as diagonals, eyepieces
or cameras. Proper balance is important to
ensure accurate tracking and to minimize
wear on the mount.
Installation on an Equatorial Mount
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As shown in the figure below, the tube
holder can be attached with two cap bolts.
With the tube holder open, place the
telescope inside the tube holder and then
close the tube holder. Before tightening
the tube holder clamp, carefully adjust
the balance of the optical tube assembly
(for further explanation see the Equatorial
Mount Manual). A dedicated tube holder
can be attached to all of our systems and
can be changed depending on the desired
function. We strongly recommend using a
large equatorial mount when attempting to
take images of stars.
Setup
Tube Holder
Tube Holder Clamp
Tube Holder Base
R.A. Axis
R.A. Clamp
Telescope
Counter Weight
Dec. Axis
Dec. Clamp
Equatorial Mount
Cap Bolt
Hex Wrench
