Orion® EQ-1 Equatorial Mount

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To point the telescope to the east (Figure 5c) or west(Figure 5d), or in other directions, you rotate the telescopeon its R.A. and Dec. axes. Depending on thealtitude of the object you want to observe, the counterweightshaft will be oriented somewhere betweenvertical and horizontal.The key things to remember when pointing the telescopeis that a) you only move it in R.A. and Dec., not inazimuth or latitude (altitude), and b) the counterweightand shaft will not always appear as it does in Figure 1.In fact it almost never will!6. SpecificationsMount: German-type equatorialTripod: aluminumHeight: 36" to 57"Weight: 11.9 lbsCounterweight: 5 lb. suppliedMaximum Loading Weight: about 7 lbsSlow-Motion Adjustment: both RA and Dec axesSetting Circles: RA scaled in 10 min. increments, Decscaled in 2.5° increments, for N or S HemispherePolar Axis Altitude Adjustment: 10° to 70°7. Suggested Accessories1/4"-20 Adapter (Orion part #10103)This accessory bolts to the top of the equatorial headand provides a threaded post on which to mount a cameraor telescope that utilizes a standard 1/4"-20 thread.Tube Mounting RingsThese quality metal rings are custom-made for use withthe EQ-1 Mount. They are hinged for easy installationof a telescope tube and are lined with felt to preventscratching. Check the outer diameter of your telescope;if it matches the inner diameter (I.D.) of the rings, thenthe rings will fit. If the outer diameter of your telescopeis a little smaller than the I.D. of the rings, that is alsoacceptable; you can "shim" the inside of the rings withextra felt. Two rings are included in a set.I.D. 3.0": Orion part #7369I.D. 3.5": Orion part #7370I.D. 3.9": Orion part #7371I.D. 4.6": Orion part #7372I.D. 5.5": Orion part #7373EQ-1M Motor Drive (Orion part #7826)This is a small electric motor that attaches to the equatorialmount. It turns the gear on the R.A. axis at the samerate that the Earth rotates on its axis, thereby following,or "tracking," the apparent motion of the stars. Automatictracking keeps objects from drifting out of the field of viewwhile you’re observing, and is required for astrophotography.Runs on four size "D" alkaline batteries.10
One-Year Limited WarrantyThis Orion EQ-1 Equatorial Mount is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for aperiod of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retailpurchaser only. During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace,at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returnedpostage paid to: Orion Warranty Repair, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076. If the product isnot registered, proof of purchase (such as a copy of the original invoice) is required.This warranty does not apply if, in Orion’s judgment, the instrument has been abused, mishandled,or modified, nor does it apply to normal wear and tear. This warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. For further warrantyservice information, contact: Customer Service Department, Orion Telescopes & Binoculars, 89Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076; (800) 676-1343.Orion Telescopes & Binoculars89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076Customer Support Help Line (800) 676-1343 • Day or Evening11
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