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General| Mount Type | Equatorial |
|---|---|
| GOTO System | Yes |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC |
| PEC | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper motor |
| Slewing Speed | 3.4 degrees per second |
Steps for setting up the tripod legs and leveling the mount.
Instructions for installing counterweights onto the mount.
Attaching the mounting plate, tube rings, and main tube to the mount.
Steps to attach the finderscope bracket and finderscope.
Instructions for inserting eyepieces or diagonals into the focuser.
Steps for installing the hand control holder.
Steps to align the finderscope with the main telescope view.
Procedures for R.A. and Dec. balancing for stable operation.
How to use the altitude and azimuth adjustment controls.
Explanation of how to use a Barlow lens to increase magnification.
Steps to achieve a sharp image using the focuser knob.
Preparing and performing precise polar alignment for accurate tracking.
Understanding how an equatorial mount tracks celestial objects.
How to point the telescope at the North or South Celestial Pole.
Adjusting the telescope for zenith viewing and eyepiece position.
Calculating magnification, field of view, and exit pupil for eyepieces.
Factors affecting observation: site, sky conditions, and time.
Importance of cooling the telescope and adapting eyes to darkness.
Steps for aligning the mirrors in a Newtonian reflector telescope.
Detailed steps for aligning the primary mirror in a reflector.
Instructions for collimating a refractor telescope's objective lens.
Guidelines for cleaning telescope optics and accessories.
World map showing standard time zones.
Descriptions of available optional accessories for the telescope.
Lists of recommended books for amateur astronomy and astrophotography.
Definitions of common telescope and astronomy terms.
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