Sky-Watcher AZ3 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

REFRACTORS/REFLECTORS WITH ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT

090103V2

Refractor/AZ2

AZ1 & AZ2 MOUNTS

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

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4

2

1

J

L

K

a

3

C

B

b

A

Reector/AZ1

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D

A.

B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.

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G

H

L.

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3.

4.

5.

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a.
b.
c. ?

A

c

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AZ2

Dust Cap / Mask
(Remove before Viewing)
Dew Cap / Sun Shade
Objective Lens
Telescope Main Tube
Finderscope
Finderscope Bracket
Alignment Screws
Focus Locking Screw
Eyepiece
Diagonal
Focus Tube
Focus Knob

Altitude ne-adjustment
control
Azimuth Lock
Yoke Mount
Altitude Lock Knob
Yoke Locking Knob

Accessory Tray
Tripod Leg
Height Adjustment
Clamp

J

4

2

3

1

a

A.

b

B.
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C.
D.
E.
F.

G.
H.
I.
J.

1.

2.

c

3.

4.

5.

a.
b.
c. ?

AZ1

Secondary Mirror Position
Dust Cap / Mask
(Remove before Viewing)
Focus Tube
Finderscope Bracket
Finderscope
Finderscope Adjustment
Screws
Eyepiece
Focus Knob
Telescope Main Tube
Primary Mirror Position

Yoke Locking Knob
Altitude Lock Knob
Azimuth Lock Knob
Yoke
Altitude Fine Adjustment
Control

Accessory Tray
Tripod Leg
Height Adjustment
Clamp

2

A

AZ3 MOUNTS

AZ3

B

4

3

C

D

E

Dust Cap / Mask

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

A.

(Remove before Viewing)
Dew Cap / Sun Shade

B.

Objective Lens

C.

Piggyback Bracket

D.

Telescope Main Body

E.

Finderscope

F.

Finderscope Bracket

G.

Alignment Screws

H.

Focus Tube

I.

Eyepiece

j.

Diagonal

K.

Focus Knob

L.

1.

Azimuth Flexible Control
Cable

2.

Altitude Flexible Control
Cable

3.

Azimuth Adjustment Knob/

4.

Tube Rings

a.

1

Accessory Tray

b.

Tripod Leg

c. ?

Height Adjustment Clamp

2

a

b

c

Optional Multi-function
Plate

Red Dot Finder

3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Assembling Your Telescope

For AZ1 & AZ2

Tripod Set up
Telescope Assembly
Finderscope Assembly
Eyepiece Assembly

For AZ3

Tripod Set up
Telescope Assembly
Finderscope/Red Dot FinderAssembly
Eyepiece Assembly

Operating Your Telescope

Aligning the Finderscope
Using the Red Dot Finder
Operating the AZ1/AZ2 Mount
Operating the AZ3 Mount
Using the Barlow Lens
Focusing
Using the Camera Adapter Tube
Pointing Your Telescope
Calculating the Magnication (power)
Calculating the Field of View
Calculating the Exit Pupil

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6
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12
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Observing the Sky

Sky Conditions
Selecting an Observing Site
Choosing the Best Time to Observe
Chooling the Telescope
Adapting Your Eyes

Proper Care for Your Telescope

Collimating a Newtonian
Cleaning Your Telescope

efore you begin

B

This instruction manual is applicable to all the
models listed on the cover. Take a moment to
find the model closest to your telescope on p.2
and p.3. Follow the instructions for your specific
model in the manual. 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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15

aution!

C

NEVER USE YOUR TELESCOPE TO LOOK
DIRECTLY AT THE SUN. PERMANENT EYE
DAMAGE WILL RESULT. USE A PROPER SOLAR
FILTER FOR VIEWING THE SUN. WHEN
OBSERVING THE SUN, PLACE A DUST CAP
OVER YOUR FINDERSCOPE TO PROTECT IT
FROM EXPOSURE. NEVER USE AN
EYEPIECE-TYPE SOLAR FILTER AND NEVER
USE YOUR TELESCOPE TO PROJECT SUNLIGHT
ONTO ANOTHER SURFACE, THE INTERNAL
HEAT BUILD-UP WILL DAMAGE THE TELESCOPE
OPTICAL ELEMENTS.

FOR AZ1 & AZ2

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 equatorial mount is level.

ATTACHING THE ACCESSORY TRAY (Fig. 2)

1) Place the accessory tray on top of the bracket, and
secure with the locking knob from underneath.

TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY

Fig.3

AZ1 (reector)

AZ2 (refractor)

Fig.2

Fig.3

Fig.5

Fig.6

Fig.4

ATTACHING TELESCOPE MAIN
TUBE TO MOUNT (Fig. 3, 4, 5, 6)

1) Unscrew the machine screw on
the altitude control locking knob.

2) Insert the micro-adjustable altitude
control into the hole on the side of
the altitude control locking knob.

3) Slide telescope tube into slots
on end of yoke mount. Secure
telescope tube onto yoke mount
using the yoke locking knobs
without overtightening.

4) Remove machine screw from
telescope tube and use this
to fasten the micro-adjustable
altitude control.

Fig.4

Fig.5

Fig.6

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