Sky-Watcher 114 User Manual
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Instruction manual for AZ GoTo telescopes
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY - AUTOTRACKING MOUNTS
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY - MULTIFUNCTION MOUNTS
USING THE RED DOT FINDER
FOCUSING
CALCULATING THE MAGNIFICATION (POWER)
FOR ASTRONOMICAL USE
POWERING THE TELESCOPE
SETTING UP THE TELESCOPE
SETTING THE LOCAL LATITUDE FOR ACCURATE TRACKING
HAND CONTROL OPERATION
FOR TERRESTRIAL USE
SETTING UP THE TELESCOPE
HAND CONTROL OPERATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
This instruction manual is applicable to all the models listed on the cover. Follow the
instructions for your specific model in the manual. Flip the booklet over to the
reverse side if your telescope comes with a SynScan AZ GoTo hand control, instead
of a simple tracking SynTrek hand control. Read the entire instructions carefully
before beginning. Your telescope should be assembled during daylight hours.
Choose a large, open area to work to allow room for all parts to be unpacked.
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NEVER LOOK AT THE SUN WITH THE NAKED EYE OR WITH A
TELESCOPE (UNLESS YOU HAVE THE PROPER SOLAR FILTER).
PERMANENT AND IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
IF OBSERVING THE SUN (WHILE USING A PROPER SOLAR FILTER)
WITH YOUR TELESCOPE, MAKE SURE THAT THE FINDERSCOPE HAS A
DUST CAP OVER THE OBJECTIVE END OR REMOVE THE
FINDERSCOPE.
NEVER USE YOUR TELESCOPE TO PROJECT AN IMAGE OF THE SUN
ONTO ANY SURFACE. INTERNAL HEAT BUILD-UP CAN DAMAGE THE
TELESCOPE AND ANY ACCESSORIES ATTACHED TO IT.
NEVER USE AN EYEPIECE SOLAR FILTER OR A HERSCHEL WEDGE.
INTERNAL HEAT BUILD-UP INSIDE THE TELESCOPE CAN CAUSE
THESE DEVICES TO CRACK OR BREAK, ALLOWING UNFILTERED
SUNLIGHT TO PASS THROUGH TO THE EYE.
DO NOT LEAVE THE TELESCOPE UNSUPERVISED, EITHER WHEN
CHILDREN ARE PRESENT OR ADULTS WHO MAY NOT BE FAMILIAR
WITH THE CORRECT OPERATING PROCEDURES OF YOUR TELESCOPE.
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY - AUTOTRACKING MOUNTS
TRIPOD SET UP
Fig.1
ADJUSTING TRIPOD LEGS (Fig.1)
1)
Slowly loosen the height adjustment clamp and gently pull out the lower
section of each tripod leg. Tighten the clamps to hold the legs in place.
2)
Spread the tripod legs apart to stand the tripod upright.
3)
Adjust the height of each tripod leg until the tripod head is properly leveled.
Note that the tripod legs may not be at same length when the mount is level.
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ATTACHING THE TRIANGLE
ACCESSORY TRAY (Fig. 2)
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Place the accessory tray on top of
the bracket, and secure with the
locking knob from underneath.
ATTACHING THE QUICK-RELEASE ACCESSORY TRAY (Fig. 3)
1)
Hold the accessory tray directly above the bracket. Rotate the tray until the
shape of the hole matches the locking mechanism in the center of the bracket.
Place the tray on top of the bracket and rotate to lock the tray in place.
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY
Fig.3
ATTACHING THE MOUNT TO THE TRIPOD (Fig.4)
Place the single arm mount into the tripod head.
Fig.4
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Push the large cup underneath the tripod head upward and
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turn counter-clock wise to secure the mount to the tripod.
ATTACHING THE TELESCOPE TUBE TO THE MOUNT (Fig.5)
The dovetail type
1)
Loosen the black screw on the top of the mount until it is not
protruding from the dovetail accepter.
2)
Find the approximate balance point on the telescope tube.
3)
Slide in the telescope tube until the balance point of the telescope falls
in the center of the mount head. Tighten the screw until the dovetail
bar on the telescope tube is securely fastened on the mount.
The clamp type
1)
Remove the black screw on the top of the cradle ring and
place it at a safe place for later use.
2)
Carefully open the cradle ring just enough so the telescope
tube can be slided in.
3)
Slide in the telescope tube. Close the cradle ring and insert the
black screw from the opposite side of the arm as shown in
Fig.4. Tighten the screw until the telescope tube is securely
fastened inside the cradle ring.
(Diagram applicable to
all telescope designs.)
Fig.5
(Diagram applicable to all
telescope designs.)
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TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY - MULTIFUNCTION MOUNTS
TRIPOD & MOUNT SET UP
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TRIPOD SET UP
Remove the tripod from the box and spread the
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legs apart until fully extended.
Adjust the desired height of the tripod before
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attaching the fork arm and your optical tube.
Minor adjustments can be made later. Loosen the
locking mechanisms on each leg and slide the
legs to the desired height and then retighten them.
MOUNT SET UP
Next you will attach your Multi-function mount to
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the tripod. Locate the 3/8" threaded bolt in the top
of the tripod platform. Then, find the mating 3/8"
threaded hole underneath the Fork Arm Base.
Thread the 3/8" bolt of the tripod platform into the
3/8" threaded hole in the fork arm base until it is
good and tight (Fig.6).
Locate the 1/4x20 Mounting Platform. Slide it down
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the slot on the Fork Arm as in dicated in Fig.7.
Secure by tightening the thumb screws.
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE TELESCOPE TUBE TO THE MOUNT
If you are using the telescope for tracking astronomical objects,
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attach the optical tube to the Mounting Platform so that the Fork
Arm is located on the right hand side (Fig.8). If the telescope is
installed incorrectly you will not be able to use the latitude scale
on the top of the Fork Arm. Thread the 1/4x20 Mounting Screw
into the 1/4x20 tripod adapter of the optical tube and make sure it
is tight. Do not overtighten the screw.
Telescopes with a dovetail bar attached can be installed
directly onto the Multi-function mount without using the
Mounting Platform.
ATTACHING A CAMERA TO THE MOUNT
For general terrestrial use, the camera can be secured on
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the Mounting Platform any way you wish. Thread the 1/4x20
Mounting Screw into the camera and make sure it is tight. Do
not overtighten the screw.
Do NOT overtighten the 1/4x20 Mounting Screw or it may
cause damage to the screw.
Fig.8
You must be careful not to use an optical tube that is too
heavy or too big as the motor assembly will not be able to
operate properly and you may damage the mount.
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