Orion EQ-13 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IN 672 Rev B 8-22
Orion
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EQ-13 Equatorial
Telescope Mount and Tripod
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Orion EQ-13 Specifications

General

Rack Units	13U
Material	Steel
Color	Black
Foldable	No
Non-Slip	Yes

Summary

Parts Identification

Equatorial Mount Identification

Component B: The main mount for astronomical tracking.

Telescope Mount Assembly

Mount Equatorial Mount to Tripod

Connecting the main telescope mount to the tripod.

Installing and Balancing the Telescope

Mounting the Optical Tube

Securing the telescope tube into the mount's saddle.

Balance on R.A. Axis

Adjusting counterweight position for horizontal balance.

Balance on Dec. Axis

Adjusting telescope position for vertical balance.

Polar Alignment Procedure

Set Latitude

Adjusting mount's latitude scale to observer's location.

Align Mount Azimuth to Polaris

Rotating mount so R.A. axis points towards Polaris.