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General| Mount Type | Equatorial |
|---|---|
| Payload Capacity | 20 kg (44 lbs) |
| Tripod Weight | 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs) |
| GoTo System | Yes |
| Power Supply | 12V DC |
| Control | SynScan Hand Controller |
| Polar Scope | Yes |
| Resolution | 0.14 arc seconds |
| Motor Type | Stepper |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Lunar, Solar |
| Alignment Procedures | 1-star, 2-star, 3-star |
| Power Requirement | DC12V |
| Connections | Autoguider port |
| Compatibility | ASCOM |
| Periodic Error | ±5 arcsec |
Instructions for expanding and leveling tripod legs for optimal stability and setup.
Steps to properly align and securely attach the EQ6-R mount onto the tripod's top plate.
Guide to attaching the accessory tray and hand controller holder for improved stability and accessibility.
Procedure for safely installing the counterweights onto the mount's counterweight rod.
Prerequisites and detailed steps for securely mounting a telescope onto the EQ6-R mount.
Instructions for balancing the mount with telescope and counterweights for smooth motor operation.
How to manually rotate the mount's Right Ascension (R.A.) and Declination (Dec.) axes.
Explanation of how to calibrate and utilize the R.A. and Dec. setting dials for positional tracking.
Guide to adjusting the mount's horizontal (azimuth) and vertical (elevation) alignment using adjustment knobs.
Steps to prepare the EQ6-R mount and polar scope for the polar alignment procedure.
Procedure for performing accurate polar alignment for both Northern and Southern hemisphere observations.
Methods to determine the correct orientation of Polaris in the polar scope for precise alignment.
Steps to calibrate the polar scope to the mount's R.A. axis for accurate alignment verification.
Overview of the EQ6-R mount's control panel, identifying key ports and indicators.
Detailed description of power, USB, hand control, and autoguide ports and LED status indicators.
Explanation of the pinout configurations for the mount's various interface connectors.
Specifications for the required input voltage and output current for the EQ6-R mount's power supply.
Explanation of the PPEC feature for improving telescope tracking performance.
Details on using the SNAP port for controlling camera batch exposures during astrophotography.
Overview of control options for the mount, including hand control, apps, and PC connections.
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