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Celestron C10-N, C8-NGT manual Attaching the Center Leg Brace, Installing the Counterweight Bar

Models: C10-N C8-NGT C8-N

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1.Locate the azimuth adjustment screws on the equatorial mount.

2.Retract the screws so they no longer extend into the azimuth housing on the mount. Do NOT remove the screws since they are needed later for polar alignment.

3.Hold the equatorial mount over the tripod head so that the azimuth housing is above the metal peg.

4.Place the equatorial mount on the tripod head so that the two are flush.

5.Tighten the knob (attached to the central rod) on the underside of the tripod head to hold the equatorial mount firmly in place.

Attaching the Center Leg Brace

1.Slide the accessory tray over the central rod so that each arm of the tray is pushing against the inside of the tripod legs.

2.Thread the accessory tray knob on to the central rod and tighten.

Installing the Counterweight Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To properly balance the telescope, the mount comes with a counterweight bar and at least one counterweight

 

(depending on model). To install the counterweight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bar:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Locate the opening in the equatorial mount on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEC axis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Thread the counterweight bar into the opening until

 

Mounting Knob

 

 

 

tight.

 

Figure 2-3

 

 

 

3. Tighten the counterweight bar lock nut fully for added

 

 

Central Rod

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accessory Tray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

support (see fig 2-5).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once the bar is securely in place you are ready to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

attach the counterweight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accessory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tray Knob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2-4

 

Since the fully assembled telescope can be quite heavy, position the mount so that the polar axis is pointing towards north before the tube assembly and counterweights are attached. This will make the polar alignment procedure much easier.

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C10-N, C8-NGT, C8-N specifications

The Celestron C8-NGT, C8-N, and C10-N telescopes represent a range of superior astronomical instruments that cater to both novice and experienced astronomers alike. Among these, the C8-NGT combines the advanced features of a computerized telescope with the simplicity of a Newtonian design. Its 8-inch aperture allows for impressive light-gathering capability, making it ideal for observing distant galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae. The GoTo mount enhances usability, enabling users to locate celestial objects effortlessly with the push of a button.

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