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Initial ME Mock-up Instructions Manual

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First Steps
Preliminary instructions
1. Assembling the telescope is a partner effort and requires
COMMUNICATION between both people
2. Do NOT put things in your pockets during assembly
3. Some steps you must know but will not be required to do during
labs
Initial Instruction ME
Mock-up
Dr. Barbara Chaparro
Pier set up
1. Attach the Velcro to the cart
2. Turn the bags inside out if they are wet
3. Stick the mount screws up through the
bottom of the pier to help with mount
alignment
Ali Gombas
WARNINGS!
• Don't drop items in the
hole in the pier
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  • Page 1 Initial Instruction ME Mock-up Ali Gombas Dr. Barbara Chaparro First Steps Preliminary instructions 1. Assembling the telescope is a partner effort and requires COMMUNICATION between both people 2. Do NOT put things in your pockets during assembly 3. Some steps you must know but will not be required to do during...

  • Page 2: Mount: Set-Up

    Mount: Set-Up WARNING! • This operation requires two people • DO NOT PUT A HAND Lift the mount off the cart UNDER THE MOUNT 1. Two people are required 2. Each have one hand on the bar across BASE back and one on the counterweight •...
  • Page 3 Counterweight: Install WARNING! • Two people required • Always have one hand on the counterweight Put counterweight on the shaft • Do not forget to replace 1. Remove the plug from the end of the counterweight shaft the plug 2. Slide on counterweight ¾ of the way down the shaft 3.
  • Page 4 Eyepiece: Set-Up WARNING! • Check that the focuser and rotator are tightly Check that the adaptor and mirror diagonal is attached to the tube installed • Make sure all screws ● If not install the adapter by twisting it in are engaged so ●...
  • Page 5 Focuser Set-Up Unlock focuser • Use small chromed lever on the focuser • Push towards the objective lens ■ This requires some force Fully extend focuser with the focuser knob • Use the larger knobs to make large changes in focus Lock the focuser back in place when •...
  • Page 6 Balancing in Declination: NEXT STEPS If the telescope is balanced, If the telescope is unbalanced (moves when skip to step 12 released), continue to step 10, repeating steps 9-11 until the telescope is balanced in Declination Balancing in Declination: Which Way to Move the Tube If the objective lens moves down, move the If the objective lens moves up, move the tube tube back in the mounting rings...
  • Page 7 Balancing in Declination: Balance adjustment WARNING! • Make sure all knobs are fully engaged Re-engage the Declination balance knob 1. Return the telescope to the neutral • Keep a hold of the position (horizontal) telescope at all times 2. Turn the Declination knob all the way counterclockwise WARNING! Move the telescope...
  • Page 8 Balancing in Right Ascension: Checking Balance WARNING! • Two people required, one person always Disengage the lower Right Ascension balance knob holding the telescope 1. Hold the telescope 2. Rotate Right Ascension knob clockwise until it disengages Check the balance of the telescope WARNING! 1.
  • Page 9 Balancing in Right Ascension: Which Way to Move the Counterweight If the telescope rotates upward, move the If the telescope rotates downward, move the counterweight higher (inward) on the shaft counterweight lower (outward) on the shaft Balancing in Right Ascension: Balance Adjustment WARNING! •...
  • Page 10 Balancing in Right Ascension: Return to Neutral Return the telescope to a neutral position • Keep a hold of the telescope • Hold the telescope horizontal Re-engage the Right Ascension knob WARNING! 1. Turn the knob counterclockwise until • Do not overtighten the it is engaged 2.
  • Page 11 Laptop Power WARNING! • Reinstall the battery if it has been removed Plug the laptop power supply into the laptop Location depends on laptop ● Plug in the laptop power supply 1. Plug the laptop power supply into the power strip using the 6ft AC extension cord 2.

  • Page 12: Communication Connection

    Communication Connection WARNING! • Do not skip this step • Secure cables Communication cable to laptop 1. Plug flat end of 5m USB communication cable into USB port labeled MOUNT Communication cable to mount 1. Plug square end of the cable to the port on the back of the mount 2.

  • Page 13: Set Date And Time

    Mount and Laptop Startup Turn on mount • Use the switch on the back-left side of the mount • Listen for series of beeps and indicator lights on the back of the mount ■ Beep for DEC and beep for RA ■...
  • Page 14 “The SkyX” Set Up Start up “The SkyX” 1. Open by clicking on the desktop icon 2. Click on “start up” dropdown menu 3. Choose “Connect telescope” • A popup window will ask you to home the telescope WARNING! Home the telescope •...