2. Loosen the two azimuth lock screws on each side of the mount.
3. Turn either of the azimuth adjustment knobs until the polar axis is pointing in the
right direction. Each complete revolution of the knob
is .82°.
4. Tighten the azimuth lock screws to hold the mount in place.
The mount can be moved ± 8.5° in azimuth using these knobs.
Keep in mind that adjusting the mount is done during the polar alignment process only. Once polar
aligned, the mount must NOT be moved. Pointing the telescope is done by moving the mount in
right ascension and declination, as described earlier in this manual. Once the appropriate adjustments
have been made and you are aligned on the celestial pole, turn the clock drive on and the telescope
will track.
Technical Specifications
Below is pertinent technical information on your Losmandy G-11 telescope that technophiles may find
useful.
R.A. & DEC axis
• All machined construction
• One 3.75" thrust bearing
• One 2.00" thrust bearing
• Two 1.50" needle bearings
• 5.625" diameter 7075 aluminum gear with 360 Teeth
• Dual supported ball bearing housed stainless steel worm, heated treated and ground
• 1.25" diameter centerless ground stainless steel shafts
• Tangent arm design altitude adjusts 14°- 64°
• Latitude scale in 2° increments
• Single knob control azimuth, bi-directional ±8.5°
• 5.0" diameter laser engraved setting circles w/verniers, 1 minute R.A, 0.1° DEC
• 160 oz/in stepper driven
• Dovetail saddle plate allowing for interchanging of any tube assembly
• Removable counterweight shaft with safety knob
• 21 lb. counterweight included
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