SKY-WATCHER 15075EQ3-2 User Manual

FOR 15075EQ3-2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Optical Tube:
150mm/750mm
Equatorial Mount:
EQ3-2
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Dust Cap (not shown)
Remove before Viewing
Focus Tube
Finderscope
Finderscope Bracket
Finderscope Adjustment
Screws
Eyepiece
Focus Knob
Piggyback Bracket
Telescope Main Body
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Dec. Control Cable
R.A. Lock Level
Polarscope Holder
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Altitude Adjustment T-bolts
Counterweight Rod
Counterweight
Counterweight Thumb
Screw
Azimuth Adjustment Knob
Dec. Lock Level
Tube Rings
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Accessory Tray
Tripod Leg

SKY-WATCHER 15075EQ3-2 Specifications

General

Type	Reflector
Aperture	150 mm
Focal Length	750mm
Focal Ratio	f/5
Optical Design	Newtonian
Finder Scope	6x30
Eyepieces Included	10 mm, 25 mm
Maximum Practical Power	300x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	13.5
Mount Type	Equatorial

Summary

Assembly and Setup

Setting Up Tripod

Instructions for locating and connecting the equatorial mount to the tripod head.

Installing Accessory Tray

Steps for attaching the accessory tray to the tripod leg brace.

Attaching Mount to Tripod

Procedure for securing the telescope mount onto the upright tripod.

Installing Counterweight

Guide on screwing the counterweight rod and attaching counterweights.

Installing Control Cables

Instructions for connecting the control cables to the mount's worm gear.

Telescope Assembly

Attaching Tube Rings to Mount

Steps for fastening the tube rings to the telescope mount.

Attaching Telescope Main Tube

Procedure for attaching the telescope optical tube to the mounted tube rings.

Attaching Finderscope Bracket

Instructions for mounting the finderscope bracket onto the telescope.

Inserting Eyepiece

Guide on removing the end-cap and securing the eyepiece in the focuser.

Operating Your Telescope

Aligning the Finderscope

Procedure to align the finderscope with the main telescope view.

Balancing Telescope

Steps for balancing the telescope for precise control and reduced mount stress.

Using the Leveling Bubble

Instructions for leveling the equatorial mount using the built-in bubble level.

Using the EQ3-2 Mount

Details on using the mount's altitude, azimuth, RA, and Dec controls.

Using the Oculars

Guide on inserting eyepieces, using Barlow lenses, and focusing.

Proper Care for Your Telescope

Recommendations for protecting the telescope from dust and environmental damage.

Suggested Reading

Amateur Astronomy Books

List of recommended books on amateur astronomy topics.

Astrophotography Books

List of recommended books on celestial photography.

Observational References

List of recommended guides for stargazing and celestial observation.

Magazines

List of recommended astronomy magazines.