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SKY-WATCHER EQ1 User Manual

SKY-WATCHER EQ1
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Telescopes with EQ1 & EQ2 Mount
060103V1
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SKY-WATCHER EQ1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Mount TypeEquatorial
Payload Capacity3.5 kg
Tripod Height71 cm - 121 cm
Slow Motion ControlManual
Counterweight1 x 3.5 kg
TripodAluminum
Mount Weight3.5 kg
Weight3.5 kg

Summary

EQ1 Mount Setup

Tripod Setup

Instructions for adjusting tripod legs, accessory tray, and mounting the equatorial mount.

Mount Preparation

Steps to reposition the EQ1 mount head into an upright position.

EQ1 Telescope Assembly

Component Installation

Installing counterweight, control cables, tube rings, and the main telescope tube.

EQ2 Mount Setup

Tripod Setup and Mount Attachment

Steps for setting up the tripod and mounting the EQ2 equatorial mount.

EQ2 Telescope Assembly

Counterweight and Cable Installation

Installing counterweights and control cables for the EQ2 mount.

Telescope Tube Attachment

Attaching tube rings, main tube, and securing the telescope tube to the mount for EQ2.

Balancing the Telescope

R.A. Balancing

Procedure for balancing the telescope on the R.A. axis.

Dec. Balancing

Procedure for balancing the telescope on the Dec. axis.

Safety Precautions

Sun Viewing Warning

Critical warning against looking at the sun without a proper solar filter to prevent eye damage.

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