Orion EQ-2 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IN 168 Rev. A 0719
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EQ-2 Equatorial Mount
#9828 Equatorial Mount

Orion EQ-2 Specifications

Mount and Adjustment

mount type	German-type equatorial
slow-motion adjustment	on both RA and Dec axes
setting circles	RA scaled in 10 min. increments, Dec scaled in 1° increments
polar axis latitude adjustment	5° to 75°

Weight and Dimensions

height	38” to 58”
weight	17 lbs
counterweight	5 lb.
maximum loading weight	About 10 lbs

Summary

1. Unpacking

Parts List

Lists all components included with the Orion EQ-2 Equatorial Mount for verification.

2. Assembly

3. Attaching A Telescope

4. Balancing the Telescope

5. Setting Up and Using the Equatorial Mount

Polar Alignment

Process to align the mount's R.A. axis with Earth's rotational axis for accurate tracking.

Use of the R.A. and Dec. Slow-Motion Control Cables

Instructions on utilizing fine adjustment cables for precise object centering and tracking.

Tracking Celestial Objects

Method for maintaining celestial objects in the telescope's field of view during observation.

Optional Motor Drives for Automatic Tracking

Information on adding motor drives for automated, hands-free celestial object tracking.

Understanding the Setting Circles

Explanation of how to read and use R.A. and Dec. setting circles for object location.

Calibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle

Steps to calibrate the R.A. setting circle for accurate celestial coordinate alignment.

Finding Objects With the Setting Circles

Guide on using calibrated setting circles to locate specific astronomical targets in the sky.

Confused About Pointing the Telescope?

Tips and explanations for correctly aiming the telescope in different sky directions.

6. Specifications