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Sky-Watcher EQ2 MOUNT User Manual

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Assembling Your Telescope

Aligning the finderscope/Using the red dot finder

Balancing the telescope

Operating the EQ1 Mount

Operating the EQ2 Mount

Using the Barlow Lens

Focusing

Polar Alignment

Tracking celestial objects

Using the setting circles

Pointing your telescope

Choosing the appropriate eyepiece

Operating Your Telescope

For EQ1

Tripod set up

Preparing the mount for assembly

Telescope assembly

Finderscope/Red dot finder assembly

Eyepiece assembly
For EQ2

Tripod set up

Telescope assembly

Finderscope/Red dot finder assembly

Eyepiece assembly

Proper Care for Your Telescope

Observing the Sky

Sky Conditions

Selecting an Observing Site

Choosing the Best Time to Observe

Chooling the Telescope

Adapting Your Eyes

Collimating a Newtonian

Cleaning Your Telescope

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

B

efore you begin

C

aution!

This instruction manual is applicable to all the

models listed on the cover. Take a moment to find

the model closest to your telescope on p.2 and p.3.

Follow the instructions for your specific model in

the manual. Read the entire instructions carefully

before beginning. Your telescope should be

assembled during daylight hours. Choose a large,

open area to work to allow room for all parts to be

unpacked.

NEVER USE YOUR TELESCOPE TO LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE

SUN. PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE WILL RESULT. USE A

PROPER SOLAR FILTER FOR VIEWING THE SUN. WHEN

OBSERVING THE SUN, PLACE A DUST CAP OVER YOUR

FINDERSCOPE TO PROTECT IT FROM EXPOSURE. NEVER

USE AN EYEPIECE-TYPE SOLAR FILTER AND NEVER USE

YOUR TELESCOPE TO PROJECT SUNLIGHT ONTO

ANOTHER SURFACE, THE INTERNAL HEAT BUILD-UP WILL

DAMAGE THE TELESCOPE OPTICAL ELEMENTS.

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