Celestron C4.5 User Manual

Balancing
the
Telescope
The
telescope
should
also
be
balanced
in
declination
to
prevent
any
sudden
motions
when
the DEC
clamp
is
released.
To
balance
the telescope
in
Declination:
in DEC
1.
6.
Release
the
R.A.
clamp
and
rotate
the
telescope
so
that
it
is
on
one
side
of
the
mount
(i.e.,
as
described
in
the
previous
section
on
balancing
the
mount
in
R.A.).
Lock the R.A. clamp to hold the telescope in place.
Release
the
DEC
clamp
and
position
the
telescope
so
that
it
is
parallel
to
the
ground.
GRADUALLY release the telescope tube to see which way it “rolls.”
Loosen the knobs that hold the telescope inside the mounting rings and
Slide
the
telescope
either
forward
or
backward
until
it
remains
stationary
when the DEC clamp is released (see figure 3-4).
Tighten the knobs that hold the telescope in the mounting rings.
The telescope is now properly balanced in declination.
Knobs that hold
telescope inside
mounting rings
Figure 3-4
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Celestron C4.5 Specifications

General

Brand	Celestron
Model	C4.5
Category	Telescope
Language	English