SKY-WATCHER EQ1 User Manual

Assembling Your Telescope
Aligning the finderscope/Using the red dot finder
Balancing the telescope
Operating the EQ1 Mount
Operating the EQ2 Mount
Using the Barlow Lens
Focusing
Polar Alignment
Tracking celestial objects
Using the setting circles
Pointing your telescope
Choosing the appropriate eyepiece
Operating Your Telescope
For EQ1
Tripod set up
Preparing the mount for assembly
Telescope assembly
Finderscope/Red dot finder assembly
Eyepiece assembly
For EQ2
Tripod set up
Telescope assembly
Finderscope/Red dot finder assembly
Eyepiece assembly
Proper Care for Your Telescope
Observing the Sky
Sky Conditions
Selecting an Observing Site
Choosing the Best Time to Observe
Chooling the Telescope
Adapting Your Eyes
Collimating a Newtonian
Cleaning Your Telescope
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
B
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C
a
ution!
This instruction manual is applicable to all the
models listed on the cover. Take a moment to
find the model closest to your telescope on p.2
and p.3. Follow the instructions for your specific
model in the manual. Read the entire
instructions carefully before 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.
NEVER USE YOUR TELESCOPE TO LOOK
DIRECTLY AT THE SUN. PERMANENT EYE
DAMAGE WILL RESULT. USE A PROPER SOLAR
FILTER FOR VIEWING THE SUN. WHEN
OBSERVING THE SUN, PLACE A DUST CAP
OVER YOUR FINDERSCOPE TO PROTECT IT
FROM EXPOSURE. NEVER USE AN EYEPIECE-
TYPE SOLAR FILTER AND NEVER USE YOUR
TELESCOPE TO PROJECT SUNLIGHT ONTO
ANOTHER SURFACE, THE INTERNAL HEAT
BUILD-UP WILL DAMAGE THE TELESCOPE
OPTICAL ELEMENTS.

SKY-WATCHER EQ1 Specifications

General

Brand	SKY-WATCHER
Model	EQ1
Category	Accessories
Language	English