Celestron C4.5 - Attaching the R.A. Slow Motion Knob

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Attaching the R.A. On either side of the mount, just below the DEC setting circle, there are two
Slow Motion Knob shafts that extend out about 1/2". These are the R.A. shafts (see figure 2-7).
The R.A. slow motion knob has a small metal sleeve that fits over the R.A.
shaft. To install the R.A. slow motion knob:
1. Loosen the set screw on the R.A. slow motion knob until the tip of the
R.A./DEC screw no longer extends into the inner diameter of the sleeve. You will
Shaft need a standard flat-blade screwdriver (or an Allen wrench) for this task.
Eod 2. Orient the metal sleeve so that the set screw is over the flat portion of the
| R.A. shaft (see figure 2-6).
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== A 3. Slide the metal sleeve on the R.A. slow motion knob over R.A. shaft (see
E figure 2-7).
Slow L 4. Tighten the set screw to hold the R.A. slow motion knob firmly in place.
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Knob or Sleeve As mentioned above, there are two R.A. shafts, one on either side of the
Shaft mount. It makes no difference which shaft you put it on since both work the
same. Use whichever one you find more convenient. If, after a few observ-
ing sessions, you find the R.A. slow motion knob is more accessible from the
other side, go ahead and move it.
Figure 2-6
Attaching the R.A.
and DEC Slow Motion
Knobs.
R.A Slow
Motion Knob
Figure 2-7
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