Celestron 11055, 91525, 11065 instruction manual Moving the Telescope in R.A. and DEC

Moving the Telescope in R.A. and DEC

Once set up, you need to point your telescope 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 two knobs to clutch down each axis of the telescope. To loosen the clutches on the telescope, rotate the clutch knobs (see figure below) counterclockwise. Once your have found your desired object in the finderscope, rotate the clutch knobs on each axis clockwise to lock the telescope in place.

DECClutchKnobs

DECSlowMotionControl

R.A. Slow Motion Control

R.A. Clutch Knobs

Figure 2-12

Using the Slow Motion

ControlsThe CI 700 mount is equipped with slow motion controls on both the R.A. and Declination axis. Each slow motion control has a clutch mechanism that

allows you to override the tracking motor and adjust the amount of tension when turning the knob. To adjust the clutch mechanism, hold the slow motion knob with one hand, and rotate the clutch wheel with your other hand. Rotate the clutch wheel clockwise (downward) to increase the tension on the slow motion control and counterclockwise (upward) to decrease the tension.

Slow Motion Knob

Clutch Wheel

Figure 2-13

Assembling Your CM-1100 • 15