SKY-WATCHER CQ40 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SETTING UP THE CQ40 MOUNT AND TRIPOD
6
OBSERVING THE SKY
15
Sky Conditions
Selecting an Observing Site
Choosing the Best Time to Observe
Cooling the Telescope
Adapting Your Eyes
Cleaning your telescope
15
15
15
15
15
15
INSTALLING THE TELESCOPE
8
Mounting the telescope accessories
Attaching the red dot nder
Aligning and using the Red Dot Finder
Operating the CQ40 mount
Movement examples of the CQ40equatorial mount
Focusing
Using the setting circles
Choosing the Appropriate Eyepiece
8
10
9
13
9
13
9
14
Before you begin
This instruction manual is applicable to 3 models. Take a moment to nd the model of your telescope.
Follow the instructions for your specic model in the manual. Read the entire instructions carefully be-
fore beginning. Your telescope should be assembled during daylight hours. Choose a large, open area
to work to allow room for all parts to be unpacked.