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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SolarQuest Copyright © Sky-Watcher...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SolarQuest Diagram ..................3 PART I : Setting up the SolarQuest 1.1 Setting up on a Skywatcher Tripod ................4 1.2 Attaching SolarQuest to a Camera Tripod ...............5 1.3 Installing Batteries ....................5 1.4 Test Run .........................5 PART II : Observing the Sun 2.1 Pointing to the Sun Automatically ................6... -
Page 3: Solarquest Diagram
SolarQuest Diagram Eyepiece Eyepiece Holder Drawtube Bubble Level Solar T elescope Diagonal Mirror Solar Sensor Solar Filter Battery Compartment Green LED Focus Knob Red LED Power Button 8-Way Slide Switch 3/8” socket... -
Page 4: Part I : Setting Up The Solarquest
Remove the mounting head on the pier extension by loosen the 3 small locking screws. Attach the SolarQuest mount to the mounting head tightly with the locking knob. Place the mounting head onto the pier extension and fix it with the 3 locking screws. -
Page 5: Attaching Solarquest To A Camera Tripod
Place the battery holder back to the compartment gently and closer the cover. Note: For the safety of your equipment , remove the batteries from SolarQuest if it will not be used for a long time. -
Page 6: Part Ii : Observing The Sun
2.3 Envioremental Influence Clouds, especially thick or low clouds might reduce the accuracy of auto-pointing. They might also lead to visible drift of the Sun in the eyepiece while the SolarQuest is tracking the Sun. Strong reflected light, which happens to appear within the SolarQuest’s searching path, can terminate the auto-pointing routine unexpectedly. -
Page 7: Appendix I : Specifications
APPENDIX I : SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: 1074 Mount Tripod Specifications: Product Name SolarQuest Weight 2.5 kg Tripod’s Weight 1.9 kg + 0.5kg Power Requirement 8 “AA“ Size Batteries Note: The above specifications may be changed without prior notice. For more information on up-... - Page 8 SolarQuest WARNING: THE SOLARQUEST MOUNT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH THE ATTACHED SOLAR TELESCOPES ONLY. DO NOT POINT OTHER TYPES OF OPTICAL DEVICE AT THE SUN, LOOKING DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FILTER WILL CAUSE IMMEDIATE AND IRRE- VERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE EYES OR INSTRUMENT.