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SKY-WATCHER SynScan EQ3 Pro - User Manual

SKY-WATCHER SynScan EQ3 Pro
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SynScan
TM
SSHCV3-F-141031V1-EN
Copyright © Sky-Watcher
SynScan
TM

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SKY-WATCHER SynScan EQ3 Pro Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSKY-WATCHER
ModelSynScan EQ3 Pro
CategoryRacks & Stands
LanguageEnglish

Summary

PART I: INTRODUCTION

1.4 SynScan Hand controls Operating Mode

Explanation of the three operating modes: Full Feature, Easy Tracking, and Standalone.

PART II: INITIALIZATION

2.2 Initialize the Hand Control

Step-by-step guide to initialize the SynScan hand control after mount setup.

PART III: ALIGNMENT

3.1 Choosing an Alignment Method

Overview of available alignment methods for different telescope mount types.

3.2 Aligning to Alignment Stars

Process of selecting and centering alignment stars for mount calibration.

3.3 Alignment Method for Equatorial Mounts

Detailed steps for aligning equatorial mounts using various star alignment methods.

PART V: LOCATING OBJECTS

PART VI: CONFIGURE THE TELESCOPE MOUNT

6.2 Backlash Compensation

How to adjust backlash compensation for improved telescope movement accuracy.

PART VIII: AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

PART IX: CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

PART X: UPDATING FIRMWARE

10.1 Hardware Requirements

Necessary hardware and software for updating SynScan firmware.

10.3 Updating Firmware

Detailed procedure for updating the SynScan hand control firmware.

10.4 Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions during the firmware update process.

PART XI: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

11.1 Parking Telescope

Saving telescope alignment and PAE data to resume later without recalibration.

11.2 Pointing Accuracy Enhancement

Improving pointing accuracy through zone-specific calibration.

11.3 Polar Alignment without Polar Scope

Method for polar alignment using star alignment data without a polar scope.

11.4 Camera Control

Controlling DSLR cameras for astrophotography batch exposures.

11.5 Periodic Error Correction (PEC) for EQ Mount

Training and replaying PEC to improve tracking accuracy for astrophotography.

11.7 Setting Cone Error and Non-Perpendicular Error

Compensating for cone and non-perpendicular errors in mount alignment.

11.8 Astronomical Time-Lapse Photography

Coordinating mount and camera for time-lapse astrophotography.

PART XII: USING A SYNSCAN GPS MODULE

12.1 Initialization of the Hand control with a SynScan GPS Module

Steps to initialize the hand control with a GPS module for accurate location.

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