Zenith
North Celestial Pole
North Celestial Pole
Earth's Axis
Polar Axis
Horizon
Equator
North Pole
South Pole
BEFORE USE
The SXD2 Equatorial mount package contains the items listed below. Check if all the items are included.
In the north ern hemisphere, stars appe ar t o tur n aro und the polar star (the
nor th celes tial pol e) making approximately one r otation per day. This i s called
diu rnal motion and occurs because the earth turns on its own a xis once a day.
The equatorial mount is a platform whi ch is designed to rota te parallel to
ear th's rotatio nal axis.
Note:
* Your SXD2 mount package may differ when you purchase it as a
complete telescope package.
* A power supply unit is sold separately.
Checking the Package Contents
Package Consisting of:
Basics of Equatorial Mounts
What is an Equatorial Mount?
Every movement of the electrically driven SXD2 Mount is fully controlled by the STAR BOOK TEN hand controller. The mount will perform
smooth and accurate movements when each component on the mount is balanced correctly. An unbalanced mount may cause vibrations and
can result in tracking errors or failure of rotational mechanisms. Make sure that the telescope is well balanced.
Basic movement of the SXD2 Mount
Do not rotate the mount manually without loosening the clamp levers.
The SXD2 mount has clamps which allow you to rotate the Right Ascension (R.A) and Declination (DEC.) axes freely for quick set up for home
position and compact storage of the mount. Remember to tighten the clamp levers when you use the mount. The clamp levers should be
loosened to protect the inner gear train for storage and when you transport the mount.
Never connect the STAR BOOK cable to other equipment such as a PC. This could result in electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment.
(The specifications of the STAR BOOK cable are not compatible with RS232C (D-SUB 9PIN) connectors.)
Be careful not to bang the mount against other objects. This could damage the gears and bearings.
CAUTION
SXD2 Equatorial Mount
SX Counterweights 3.7kg and 1.9kg
STAR BOOK TEN Hand Controller
STAR BOOK Cable
Ferrite Core for LAN cable
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Allen Wrenches; one each of 5mm and 0.5 inch
Cigarette-lighter Plug Cord
Strap for STAR BOOK TEN
CR2032 Battery for STAR BOOK TEN's built-in clock
(Checking Purpose Only)
SXD2 Instruction Manual (This book)
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