
Tube ring mounting plate
Tube ring mounting plate lock knobs (2)
Declination setting circle
Declination lock lever
Counterweight shaft lock lever
Counterweight shaft
Counterweights
Counterweight lock knobs
“Toe Saver”
Tripod leg
Leg lock lever
Figure 1. The Atlas 8 EQ.
Finder scope
Finder scope bracket
Eyepiece
Focus knob
Tube rings
Right ascension setting circle
Right ascension lock lever
Mirror cell
Latitude scale
Latitude adjustment L-bolts
Center support shaft (not shown)
Hand controller
Tripod support tray
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