
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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