Celestron C9-S, C8-S, C5-S Moving the Telescope Manually, Balancing The Mount in R.A

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Moving the Telescope Manually

In order to properly balance your telescope, you will need to move your telescope manually at various portions of the sky to observe different objects. To make rough adjustments, loosen the R.A. and DEC clutch knobs slightly and move the telescope in the desired direction.

Both the R.A. and DEC axis have lock levers to clutch down each axis of the telescope. To loosen the clutches on the telescope, rotate the lock levers counterclockwise.

Balancing The Mount in R.A.

To eliminate undue stress on the mount, the telescope should be properly balanced around the polar axis. Proper balancing is crucial for accurate tracking. To balance the mount:

1.Verify that the telescope is securely attached to the telescope mounting platform.

2.Loosen the R.A. lock lever and position the telescope off to one side of the mount. The counterweight bar will extend horizontally on the opposite side of the mount.

3.Release the telescope — GRADUALLY — to see which way the telescope “rolls.”

4.Loosen the set screws on the side of the counterweight so it can be moved the length of the counterweight bar.

5.Move the counterweight to a point where it balances the telescope (i.e., the telescope remains stationary when the R.A. clutch knobs are loose).

6.Tighten the screw on the counterweight to hold it in place.

Declination

Lock Lever

R.A. Lock Lever

Figure 2-12

While the above instructions describe a perfect balance arrangement, there should be a SLIGHT imbalance to ensure the best possible tracking. When the scope is on the west side of the mount the counterweight should be slightly imbalanced to the counterweight bar side. And when the tube is on the east side of the mount there should be a slight imbalance toward the telescope side. This is done so that the worm gear is pushing against a slight load. The amount of the imbalance is very slight. When taking astrophotographs, this balance process can be done for the specific area at which the telescope is pointing to further optimize tracking accuracy.

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Contents Advanced Series Advanced Series GT Introduction Assembly Telescope Maintenance Page Advanced Series Advanced Series GT C9.25-S Setting up the TripodAttaching the Equatorial Mount Installing the Counterweight BarAttaching the Center Leg Brace Attaching the Hand Control Holder Advanced GT Models Only Installing the CounterweightAttaching the Visual Back Attaching the Optical Tube to the MountInstalling the Eyepiece Installing the Star DiagonalInstalling the Finderscope Rear Cell Removing the Lens CapBalancing The Mount in R.A Moving the Telescope ManuallyAdjusting the Mount in Altitude Adjusting the MountBalancing The Mount in DEC Adjusting the Mount in Azimuth Powering the TelescopeAttaching the Declination Cable For GT Models Only Advanced GT Hand Control Double Stars Hand Control OperationStartup Procedure Alignment ProceduresAuto Three-Star Align Auto AlignLast Alignment Quick-AlignRe-Alignment Selecting an Object Object CatalogSlewing to an Object Finding PlanetsConstellation Tour Tour ModeDirection Buttons Rate ButtonSetup Procedures Identify Precise GoTo Observing Tip Helpful Hint Utility Features Helpful Hint Advanced GT Image Orientation Aligning the Finderscope FocusingCalculating Magnification General Observing Hints Determining Field of ViewCelestial Coordinate System Motion of the Stars Latitude Scales Definition Finding the North Celestial PoleDeclination Drift Method of Polar Alignment Lunar Observing Hints Observing the MoonObserving the Planets Observing the SunObserving Deep Sky Objects Solar Observing HintsSeeing Conditions TransparencyPage Short Exposure Prime Focus Photography Full Eyepiece ProjectionPlanet ISO Moon Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Long Exposure Prime Focus PhotographyPage Metering Terrestrial PhotographyReducing Vibration CCD ImagingAuto Guiding Collimation Care and Cleaning of the OpticsCollimated telescope Should appear Symmetrical with Page Page Page Appendix a Technical Specifications Appendix B Glossary of Terms Page Eclipsing or obscuring the brightness of the star Appendix C Longitudes Latitudes Georgia Minnesota Rhode Island Canada Appendix D RS-232 Connection Additional RS232 Commands Appendix E Maps of Time Zones Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Celestron TWO Year Warranty
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Celestron, a leader in the field of amateur and professional astronomy, offers a range of telescopes ideal for both novices and experienced stargazers. Among their most celebrated models are the C8-S, C5-S, and C9.25-S, each designed with unique features and technologies that enhance the observational experience.

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