Sky-Watcher EQ8 User Manual

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PART II: POLAR ALIGNMENT

Fig. 2.3b

• For observing in Northern Hemisphere: Find the Polaris (The brightest star near the

North Celestial Pole) in the polar scope; then use the jackscrew and the two azimuth

adjustment knobs to move the Polaris to the proper position in the FOV of the polar

scope. (Refer to the upcoming section “

The Orientation of Polaris in Polar Scope”).

• For observing in Southern Hemisphere: In the FOV of the polar scope, locate the 4

dim stars (Around Magnitude 5 to 6) which form the pattern like the “Octans” drawing

in the polar scope

(refer to Fig. 2.3b)

. Rotate the large knurled ring of the polar scope

assembly to align the orientation of the “Octans” drawing to the 4 stars. Then use the

jack screw and the azimuth adjustment knobs to move the 4 stars to the 4 small circles

of the “Octans” drawing.

Tighten the primary locking knob, and then tighten the azimuth locking screws, the fork

gripping knobs and screws.

It is recommended to remove the jackscrew handle after the polar-alignment has finished.

It can prevent unexpected changes to the polar-alignment.