SKY-WATCHER EQ6-R MOUNT User Manual

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1. Loosen the R.A. clutch lever to manually rotate the R.A. Axis. (Fig. 2.1)
2. Loosen the Dec. clutch lever to manually rotate the Dec. axis. (Fig. 2.1)
3. Both the R.A. clutch and the Dec. clutch should be tightened when driving the mount with
the internal motors.
2.1 Manually Rotating the Mount
Refer to the following diagrams:
1. Before using the dials, they need to be calibrated: Point the telescope towards a known
coordinate (R.A.-Dec. coordinates ). Loosen the two locking screws to turn the dials and let
the dials read the known coordinates, then tighten the locking screws again.
2.2 Using the Dials
As displayed below, the EQ6-R mount features a R.A dial and a Dec. dial.
Fig. 2.2a Fig. 2.2b
PART II : USING THE EQ6-R MOUNT
Fig. 2.1
R.A. Clutch Lever
Dec. Clutch Lever
R.A. Dial
Dec. Dial
Locking
Screw
Locking
Screw
Locking
Screw

SKY-WATCHER EQ6-R MOUNT Specifications

General

Brand	SKY-WATCHER
Model	EQ6-R MOUNT
Category	Camera Accessories
Language	English