Before You Leave Home

Since most of us must set up our instruments in the dark, in the cold or while battling mosquitoes, a bit of preplanning and organization is important. There are few simple things that can be accomplished in the comfort of your home before heading outside.

Gross Latitude Adjustment

The total latitude range of the 1200 mount is approximately 20-68 degrees with 4 adjustment positions. Since most astronomers typically observe within one latitude range, this adjustment is made just once, if at all. Prior to shipment, we preset the mount to your latitude range for your convenience. If you travel to another observing location, determine the latitude of your observing site and make the appropriate adjustment.

The four positions for the altitude adjustments have the following approximate ranges: 55 degrees to 68 degrees latitude - top position

37 degrees to 59 degrees latitude - third position

28 degrees to 50 degrees latitude - second position

20 degrees to 37 degrees latitude - bottom position

How to change the position of the altitude adjuster bar

1.Use only the R.A. axis. DO NOT attempt the make these adjustments with the declination axis in place and certainly not with an instrument fully mounted.

2.Loosen both altitude-locking knobs about 1 turn.

3.Locate the side of the polar axis that does not have the motor/gear housing box. Loosen (about 1 turn) the polar axis pivot screw and altitude adjuster bar fixing screws on this side only. With your hand, push the polar axis upwards so that the altitude locking knobs are positioned at the top of the altitude slot (this is the maximum altitude position). Some resistance will be felt with this operation as you are pushing against the weight of the polar housing and the resistance of the remaining polar axis pivot screw (which has not been

loosened).
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4.Before attempting to move the altitude adjuster bar, you must tighten

the altitude-locking knob on the motor/gear housing side. This will prevent any downward movement of the polar axis during positioning of the altitude adjuster bar.

5.While supporting the altitude adjuster bar, remove the two screws that support it on each side (4 screws in all), but keep the two ends of the bar in contact with the side of the mount, don't remove it completely (this tip is for your convenience).

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