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SKY-WATCHER EQ5 Pro Instruction Manual (46 pages)

Brand: SKY-WATCHER | Category: Racks & Stands | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
2
Part I : Introduction

4
Part II : Initialization

7
- Setup Home Position of the Telescope Mount
  7
- Initialize the Hand Control
  7
Part III : Alignment

11
Part IV : Synscan Menu Tree

18
- Menu Structure
  18
- Accessing Menus
  19
- Short-Cut Keys
  19
Part V : Locating Objects

20
- Locating Messier Objects
  20
- Locating NGC and IC Objects
  21
- Locating Planets and the Moon
  21
- Locating Caldwell Objects
  21
- Locating SAO Stars
  22
- Locating Named Stars, Double Stars, and Variable Stars
  22
- Deep Sky Tour
  23
- User-Defined Objects
  23
Part VI : Configure the Telescope Mount

25
Part VII : Configure the Hand Contrl

27
- Display, Keypad, and Beeper
  27
- Alignment Star Filter
  27
- Sorting Method of the Alignment Star List
  27
- Part VIII : Auxiliary Functions
  
  28
- Part IX : Connecting to a Computer
  
  31
  - Working with Astronomical Applications
    31
  - PC Direct Mode
    31
- Part X : Updating Firmware
  
  32
  - Hardware Requirements
    32
  - Preparation
    32
  - Updating Firmware
    32
  - Troubleshooting
    33
- Part XI : Advanced Functions
  
  34
- Part XII : Using a Synscan Gps Module
  
  42
  - Initialization of the Hand Control with a Synscan GPS Module
    42
  - Checking GPS Information
    42
- Appendix I : Eliminating Cone Error
  
  43
- Appendix II : Synscan Self-Diagnosis
  
  44
- Appendix III : Schematic of the Ports
  
  45
- Appendix IV : Specifications
  
  45

SKY-WATCHER EQ5 Pro User Manual (32 pages)

Telescopes with EQ5 Mount

Brand: SKY-WATCHER | Category: Telescope | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
5
Assembling Your Telescope

6
Operating Your Telescope

9
- Aligning the Finderscope
  9
- Using the Red Dot Finder
  9
- Balancing the Telescope
  10
- Using the Leveling Bubble
  10
- Operating the EQ5 Mount
  11
- Using the Barlow Lens
  12
- Focusing
  12
- Polar Alignment
  12
- Tracking Celestial Objects
  13
- Using the Setting Circles
  14
- Using the Polarscope (Optional)
  16
- Pointing Your Telescope
  17
- Equatorial Mount
  17
- Choosing the Appropriate Eyepiece
  21
Observing the Sky

22
- Sky Conditions
  22
- Selecting an Observing Site
  22
- Choosing the Best Time to Observe
  22
- Cooling the Telescope
  22
- Adapting Your Eyes
  22
Proper Care for Your Telescope

23
Appendices

26

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SKY-WATCHER EQ5 Pro Instruction Manual (46 pages)

Table of Contents

Part I : Introduction

Part II : Initialization

Part III : Alignment

Part IV : Synscan Menu Tree

Part V : Locating Objects

Part VI : Configure the Telescope Mount

Part VII : Configure the Hand Contrl

Part VIII : Auxiliary Functions

Part IX : Connecting to a Computer

Part X : Updating Firmware

Part XI : Advanced Functions

Part XII : Using a Synscan Gps Module

Appendix I : Eliminating Cone Error

Appendix II : Synscan Self-Diagnosis

Appendix III : Schematic of the Ports

Appendix IV : Specifications

SKY-WATCHER EQ5 Pro User Manual (32 pages)

Table of Contents

Assembling Your Telescope

Operating Your Telescope

Observing the Sky

Proper Care for Your Telescope

Appendices

Appendix A - Standard Time Zones of the World

Appendix B - Optional Accessories

Appendix C - Recommended Reading

Appendix D - Glossary

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