Celestron CGE1400, CGE925, CGE1100 Attaching the Center Leg Brace, Attaching the Electronics Pier

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Electronincs

Pier

Hand Control

Tripod Leg

Holder

 

Center Leg

Brace

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Attaching the Center Leg Brace

For maximum rigidity, the Super HD Tripod has a center leg brace that installs on to the threaded rod below the tripod head. This brace fits snugly against the tripod legs, increasing stability while reducing vibration and flexure. To attach the center leg brace:

1.Unscrew the tension knob from the threaded rod beneath the tripod head.

2.Place the center leg brace onto the threaded rod so that the cup on the end of each bracket contours to the curve of the tripod legs.

3.Rotate the tension knob back on the threaded rod until the brace is very snug against each tripod leg.

Attaching the Electronics Pier

Before the equatorial mount head can be installed, the electronics pier must be attached to the tripod. To attach the pier:

1.Position the central column so that the electronics module is right side up (with the printing readable).

2.Place the lower end of the central column over the tripod head.

3.Rotate the column until the three holes line up with the threaded holes on the side of the tripod head. The electronics console should be positioned directly between two of the tripod leg hinges to provide easy access to it even when the counterweight bar and counterweight(s) are attached.

4.Insert the three 3/8-16 button head cap screws provided through the holes in the electronics pier and into the tripod head.

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Contents CGE800 CGE925 CGE1100 CGE1400 User Defined Objects Telescope Maintenance Some of the many standard features of the CGE include 12v Output Jack CGE 1400 ShownDiagonal Setting up the TripodPower Supply CounterweightAttaching the Electronics Pier Attaching the Center Leg BraceAttaching the Equatorial Mount Installing the Counterweight BarInstalling the Counterweight Counterweight Locking Screw Safety Screw WasherAttaching the Visual Back Attaching the Optical Tube to the MountDovetail Slide Bar Dovetail Locking Knobs Mounting Platform Installing the Eyepiece Installing the Star DiagonalInstalling the Finderscope Moving the Telescope Manually Adjusting the MountBalancing The Mount in DEC Balancing The Mount in R.AAttaching the Motor Cables Powering the TelescopeTransporting the CGE Page CGE Hand Control Variable Stars Named StarsNamed Objects Double StarsStartup Procedure Alignment ProceduresAuto One-Star Align Auto Two-Star AlignLast Alignment Quick-AlignCGE Re-Alignment Finding Planets Object CatalogSelecting an Object Slewing to an ObjectRate Button Tour ModeConstellation Tour Direction ButtonsSetup Procedures Identify Precise GoTo Scope Setup FeaturesObserving Tip Helpful Hint Utility Features Helpful Hint Page CGE Ready Image Orientation Calculating Magnification FocusingDetermining Field of View General Observing Hints Celestial Coordinate System Motion of the Stars Pointing at Polaris Latitude ScalesFinding the North Celestial Pole Declination Drift Method of Polar Alignment Planetary Observing Hints Observing the MoonLunar Observing Hints Observing the PlanetsSeeing Conditions Observing the SunSolar Observing Hints Observing Deep Sky ObjectsSeeing Short Exposure Prime Focus Photography Full Eyepiece ProjectionPlanet ISO Moon Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Long Exposure Prime Focus PhotographyPeriodic Error Correction PEC Using Periodic Error Correction CCD Imaging Terrestrial PhotographyMetering Reducing VibrationFastar Compatible Optical System Fastar F/2 Imaging Medium size to small galaxies With Reducer/CorrectorPlanetary or Lunar Auto Guiding Collimation Care and Cleaning of the OpticsCollimated telescope Should appear Symmetrical with Page At f/10 and 163 power with the CGE Page Technical Specifications Idle Current Appendix a Longitudes Latitudes Georgia Minnesota Rhode Island Canada Communication Protocol Appendix B RS-232 ConnectionReset The Position Of Azm Or Alt Additional RS232 CommandsAppendix C Maps of Time Zones Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Celestron TWO Year Warranty