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ASTRO-PHYSICS German Equatorial 1200GTO Manual (38 pages)
With GTOCP3 Servo Motor Drive
Brand:
ASTRO-PHYSICS
| Category:
Accessories
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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1200 German Equatorial with Gto Servo Motor Drive
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Model 1200Gto Parts List - Model Gtocp3
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Features and Specifications
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Introduction
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Why Polar Alignment Is Important
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Assembly Diagram
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Before You Leave Home
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Gross Latitude Adjustment for 1200GTO German Equatorial Mounts
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Attach Pier Adapter to Pier Post (Purchased Separately)
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Standard Pier Adapter (1200SPA)
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Precision-Adjust Rotating Pier Adapter with Azimuth Bearing (1200RPA)
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Hi-Lo Latitude Wedge Pier Adapter Assembly (1200WDGA) or Wedge Alone (1200WDG) for
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Or 69° - 90° Latitude - North or South
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At Your Observing Site
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Assemble Pier (Purchased Separately)
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Assemble Polar Axis Assembly to Pier or Tripod
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Polar Alignment - Part 1 - Rough Alignment
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Altitude and Azimuth Adjustments - Rough Polar Alignment
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Assemble Declination Axis
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Removing Declination Axis at the End of Your Observing Session
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Attach Mounting Plate (Purchased Separately)
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Attach Counterweight Shaft and Counterweights
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Attach Mounting Rings and Scope (Purchased Separately)
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Polar Alignment - Part 2 - Fine Polar Alignment
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Methods for Fine Polar Alignment
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Azimuth Adjustments
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Precision-Adjust Rotating Pier Adapter with Azimuth Bearing (1200RPA)
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Standard Pier Adapter (1200SPA) and Hi-Lo Latitude Wedge (1200WDGA)
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Altitude Adjustment
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Tips for Adjusting the Altitude
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Understanding the R.A. and Dec. Clutch Knobs
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Balancing Your Telescope
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First, Balance the Declination Axis
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Second, Balance the Polar Axis
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Servo Motor Drive
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GTO Control Box - Model GTOCP3
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R.A. and Dec. Cable Connections
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12V Connector
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POWER Indicator Light
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KEYPAD Connector
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RS-232 Connectors
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FOCUS Connector
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RETICLE Connector
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AUTOGUIDER Connector
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+6V Connector
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N and S Switch
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Drainage Holes
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Removing the GTO Control Box from 1200 Mount
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Gto Keypad Operation
24
Pulseguide by Sirius-Imaging
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Pempro Astro-Physics Special Edition by Sirius-Imaging
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Cable Management
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1200 Motor Cables
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Accessory Cables
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Example from International Space Station - Amateur Telescope (ISS-AT) Project
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Slewing Your Mount in below Freezing Temperatures
28
Additional Tips and Support
29
Mount Care, Cleaning and Maintenance
29
Care
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Cleaning and Touch-Up
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Routine Mount Maintenance
29
Troubleshooting
30
Recommended Reading from Our Staff
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Standard Pier Adapter of the 1200 Mount
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Clutch Plug Replacement for 900 or 1200 Mount
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Construct Your Own Clutch Plug Extraction Tool
36
Characterizing the Dec Axis Motions
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Astro-Physics Mounting Plate Fastener Chart
38
Astro-Physics
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ASTRO-PHYSICS German Equatorial 1200GTO Upgrade Replacement (5 pages)
Polar Forks S1200PF-B
Brand:
ASTRO-PHYSICS
| Category:
Racks & Stands
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Step 1 - Remove the Declination Axis Assembly
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Step 11 - Remove the Three Remaining Pier Top Knobs
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Step 13 - Place the New Forks Back on the Pedestal
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Step 14 - Put both Rear Pivot Screws Back in Place
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Step 17 - with an Assistant, Place the Housing Back into the Fork
4
Step 18 - Remove the Tape from the Forks and Washers
5
Step 19 - Replace the Fork Knobs on both Sides
5
Step 20 - When Finished, Tighten All Six Screws and the Two Knobs
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