Manual Celestron POWERSEEKER 80 EQ - 21048 (page 9 of 19) (English)

666999

Zoom out

Zoom in

1/19

If you are observing from Los Angeles, which has a latitude of 34°, then the celestial pole is 34° above the northern horizon.

All a latitude scale does then is to point the polar axis of the telescope at the right elevation above the northern (or southern)

horizon. To align your telescope:

1. Make sure the polar axis of the mount is pointing due north. Use a landmark that you know faces north.

2. Adjust the mount in altitude until the latitude indicator points to your latitude. Moving the mount affects the angle

the polar axis is pointing.

This method can be done in daylight, thus eliminating the need to fumble around in the dark. Although this method does

NOT put you directly on the pole, it will limit the number of corrections you will make when tracking an object.

Pointing at Polaris

Latitude

Scale

Right

Ascension

Lock

Declination

Lock

Latitude Adjustment

Screws

Figure 10 – Equatorial Head

This method utilizes Polaris as a guidepost to the celestial pole. Since

Polaris is less than a degree from the celestial pole, you can simply point

the polar axis of your telescope at Polaris. Although this is by no means

perfect alignment, it does get you within one degree. Unlike the previous

method, this must be done in the dark when Polaris is visible.

1. Set the telescope up so that the polar axis is pointing north. See Figure 11.

2. Loosen the DEC clutch knob and move the telescope so that the tube is

parallel to the polar axis. When this is done, the declination setting circle

will read +90°. If the declination setting circle is not aligned, move the

telescope so that the tube is parallel to the polar axis.

3. Adjust the mount in altitude and/or azimuth until Polaris is in the field of

view of the finder.

4. Center Polaris in the field of the telescope using the fine adjustment

controls on the mount.

Remember, while Polar aligning, do NOT move the telescope in R.A. or DEC. You do not want to move the telescope itself, but the

polar axis. The telescope is used simply to see where the polar axis is pointing.

Like the previous method, this gets you close to the pole but not directly on it. The following methods help improve your accuracy for

more serious observations and photography.

Figure 11- Aligning the Equatorial mount to the polar axis of the Earth.

Report abuse

Libble takes abuse of its services very seriously. We're committed to dealing with such abuse according to the laws in your country of residence. When you submit a report, we'll investigate it and take the appropriate action. We'll get back to you only if we require additional details or have more information to share.

Product:

Forumrules

To achieve meaningful questions, we apply the following rules:

First, read the manual;
Check if your question has been asked previously;
Try to ask your question as clearly as possible;
Did you already try to solve the problem? Please mention this;
Is your problem solved by a visitor then let him/her know in this forum;
To give a response to a question or answer, do not use this form but click on the button 'reply to this question';
Your question will be posted here and emailed to our subscribers. Therefore, avoid filling in personal details.

new questions and answers
new manuals

You will receive an email to register for one or both of the options.

Get your user manual by e-mail

Enter your email address to receive the manual of Celestron POWERSEEKER 80 EQ - 21048 in the language / languages: English as an attachment in your email.

The manual is 1,85 mb in size.

You will receive the manual in your email within minutes. If you have not received an email, then probably have entered the wrong email address or your mailbox is too full. In addition, it may be that your ISP may have a maximum size for emails to receive.

The manual is sent by email. Check your email

If you have not received an email with the manual within fifteen minutes, it may be that you have a entered a wrong email address or that your ISP has set a maximum size to receive email that is smaller than the size of the manual.

The email address you have provided is not correct.

Please check the email address and correct it.

Your question is posted on this page

Would you like to receive an email when new answers and questions are posted? Please enter your email address.

Info

Celestron POWERSEEKER 80 EQ - 21048 Manual

Product: