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Bresser Goto-Kit User Manual

Bresser Goto-Kit
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Instruction Manual
Bresser Goto-Kit
for equatorial EQ-5 Mounts
Art.-Nr. 49-51750
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Bresser Goto-Kit Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBresser
ModelGoto-Kit
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

The Mount

The Handbox

Parts overview Mount

Declination (Dec.)

Controls telescope movement about the Dec. axis, locks for manual/motor use.

Polar Viewfinder Cap

Cap to remove when using the polar viewfinder.

Dec. Setting Circle

Dial for setting declination.

Counterweight Shaft Base

Mounting point for the counterweight shaft.

Counterweight and Counterweight Lock Knob

Balances optical tube, adds stability; lock knob secures position.

Counterweight Shaft

Shaft for sliding counterweight onto.

Counterweight Safety Cap

Prevents counterweight from slipping off the shaft.

Computer Control Panel

Main interface for telescope control, includes ports and switches.

Right Ascension (R.A.) Motor Drive Assembly

Controls telescope movement about the R.A. axis via handbox.

Latitude Adjustment T-Handles

Adjusts telescope mount latitude using push-pull operation.

Fine Azimuth Control Knobs

Fine-tunes side-to-side telescope movement for centering.

Latitude Dial

Dial to set the observing site's latitude.

Polar Alignment Viewfinder

Tool for precise polar alignment of the telescope.

Polar Alignment Viewfinder Reticle and LED Knob

Controls LED illumination for the polar alignment reticle.

R.A. Setting Circle

Dial for setting Right Ascension.

R.A. Setting Circle Lock Knob

Locks the R.A. setting circle in place.

R.A. Lock

Controls manual movement and motor engagement for R.A. axis.

Dec. Motor Drive Assembly

Controls telescope movement about the Dec. axis via handbox.

The Motor Drive Systems

Installing the motors

Telescope setup

Balancing the telescope

Procedure to balance the telescope for stable and smooth movement on both axes.

Automatic Tracking

Setting the Polar Home Position

Positions the telescope for optimal tracking and GoTo alignment.

Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually

Activate the Arrow Keys

Instructions on how to enable and use the handbox arrow keys for telescope movement.

Slew Speeds

Details on the eight available slew speeds for precise telescope control.

Using GO TO capabilities

Moving through the menus

Guide to navigating the handbox menu structure for easy operation.

Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button

Overview of the handbox's automated celestial object locating features.

Features of the Handbox

Initializing the handbox

One Star Alignment

Two and Three Star Alignment

Synchronisation

RA + DEC Backlash compensation

Navigation to the Target Objects

Customer Objects

Celestial Coordinates

Utility Menu

Current Objects

Displays currently visible planets with their rise/set times and culmination.

Rise and Setting Time

Calculates rise and setting times for desired celestial objects.

Lunar Phase

Displays graphical representation of the moon phases for the current month.

Timer

Function to set a timed signal for photography or other timing needs.

Alarm

Sets an alarm with a signal tone for celestial events or planning.

Telescope Configuration

Date, Time & Daylight Saving

Configures date, time, and daylight saving for accurate operations.

Eyepiece Settings

Calculates eyepiece field of view and magnification.

Display & Parking

Adjusts LCD illumination and sets the telescope parking position.

Observing Site

Tracking Rate

Language

Reset

Polar Alignment

Adjusting the Polar Viewfinder

Calibrates the polar viewfinder's month circle and optical axis.

Polar Alignment Procedure

Step-by-step guide for aligning the telescope using the polar viewfinder.

Northern Hemisphere Alignment

Specific instructions for polar alignment for observers in the northern hemisphere.

Southern Hemisphere Alignment

Specific instructions for polar alignment for observers in the southern hemisphere.

How to find the polar star

Distances in space

Distance between Earth and Moon

Information on the distance between the Earth and the Moon.

Distance between Planets

Details on the distances between the Sun and various planets.

Distance between Stars

Information on interstellar distances, including to the nearest star.

Distances between galaxies

Overview of distances to galaxies like Andromeda and Whirlpool.

Possible observation targets

The moon

Description of the moon as an observation target, including its properties.

Orion Nebula (M 42)

Details about the Orion Nebula as an observation target.

Ring Nebula (M 57)

Information on the Ring Nebula in Lyra as an observation target.

Technical Data