iOptron GoToNova 8401 - Manual (Page 15)

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TIP:
The earth’s axis of
rotation is tilted 23.5
°
from the vertical. This tilt
changes throughout the
year. In December the
northern hemisphere is
tilted 23.5
°
away from
the sun. While in June
the northern hemisphere
is tilted 23.5
°
towards
the sun.
5
6 7
8
9
1
2
3
4
FIG.4
1. Telescope
2. Counter weight
(Not Standard
Component)
3. Tilt support
4. Tilt lock
5. Mount
6. Tripod
7. Inner support
8. Tray
9. Tray lock
Equatorial Mode
Polaris
Zenith