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General| Brand | Orion |
|---|---|
| Model | 7152 |
| Category | Camera Accessories |
| Language | English |
Prepare the mount by removing the bubble level and attaching the polar scope using existing knobs.
Install the polar scope illuminator onto the front of the polar scope for reticle illumination.
Strict warning against observing the sun without proper solar filters to prevent eye damage.
Point the mount to the celestial pole and power the illuminator using the battery cap and brightness dial.
Focus the polar scope eyepiece and verify the reticle pattern is visible and clear.
Use the reticle's graduated circle and Polaris to achieve polar alignment for Northern Hemisphere observing.
Use the reticle pattern and the star Octans to achieve polar alignment for Southern Hemisphere observing.
Methods to determine the correct position of Polaris relative to the Celestial Pole for accurate alignment.
Detailed steps to calibrate the polar scope's optical axis with the mount's R.A. axis.
