Sky-Watcher AZ EQ6 User Manual

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Fig. 3.2a

Fig. 3.2b

3.2 Alignment

Once the mount is powered up and the polar scope is illuminated, the pattern in the above

figure

(Fig. 3.2a)

should be visible in the field of view (FOV) of the polar scope. If the image

appears blurred, rotate the knurled ring of the polar scope’s eyepiece to focus.

PART III: POLAR ALIGNMENT

1. 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 ad-

justment 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”).

2. 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. 3.2a)

. Loosen the R.A. clutch and rotate the R.A. axis 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.

Jackscrew

Azimuth

adjustment

knobs