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BEFORE USE

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The SX equatorial mount box (SXC and SXW mount) and the SXD equatorial mount box
contain the parts listed below. Make sure that your box contains all these parts.
Contents of SXD
SXD Mount
Counterweight 1.9kg
Counterweight 3.7kg
STAR BOOK controller, cable with ferrite core
8x D-size battery box (without batteries)
Allen wench
Phillips head screwdriver
Instruction Manual (This booklet)
Serial number stickers
CR2032 battery for STAR BOOK's built-in clock
*The counterweight bar and DEC clamp unit are optional and not provided for the SXC Mount.
What is an Equatorial Mount?
The equatorial mount is a telescope platform which is designed to rotate parallel to Earth's
rotational axis. Due to Earth's rotation, the mount moves to follow a celestial object.
Without this movement, stars and celestial objects move through the field of view of the
telescope as time elapses.
Basics of the Sphinx and Sphinx Deluxe Mounts
The STAR BOOK automatic GO TO controller controls the motion of the electrically-driven
equatorial mount. The mount functions smoothly and accurately when the weight of each
component is properly balanced. An unbalanced mount may cause a tracking error or a
failure. Make sure to balance the telescope accurately (A80A-SXC model is an exception).
Caution 1: Do not use force to manipulate the mount without loosening the clamps.
The SXW and SXD mounts come equipped with manual clamps to allow you to store the
mount neatly and quickly. Remember to loosen all the clamps on the mount when you
transport the mount and for storage.
Caution 2: Never connect the cable of the STAR BOOK with other equipment such as a PC.
The specifications of the STAR BOOK cable are not compatible with RS-232C connectors.
Contents of SXW
SXW Mount
Counterweight 1.9kg
Contents of SXC
SXC Mount
None*