Sky-Watcher EQ2 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Telescopes with EQ1 & EQ2 Mount
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EQ1
REFRACTOR
B
C
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
1
a
b
EQ1
Dust Cap/Mask
A.
(Remove before Viewing)
Dew Cap/Sun Shade
B.
Objective Lens
C.
Telescope Main Tube
D.
Piggyback Bracket
E.
Finderscope
F.
Finderscope Bracket
G.
Finderscope Alignment
H.
Screws
Focus Locking Screw
I.
Eyepiece
J.
Diagonal
K.
Focus Tube
L.
Focus Knob
M.
1.
Dec. Flexible Control
Cable
2.
R.A. Flexible Control
Cable
3.
Altitude Adjustable T-Bolt
4.
Azimuth Lock Knob
5.
Counterweight
6.
Counterweight Locking
Thumb Screw
7.
Counterweight Rod
8.
R.A. Axis Scale
9.
Dec. Scale
10.
Dec. Lock Knob
11.
Tube Ring Mounting Plate
12.
Tube Rings
a.
Accessory Tray
b. ?
Tripod Leg
D
A
E
F
12
11
10
EQ2
9
8
7
6
D
B
C
A
5
E
2
3
4
F
G
H
12
11
10
I
9
8
7
EQ2
Dust Cap/Mask
A.
(Remove before Viewing)
Dew Cap/Sun Shade
B.
Objective Lens
C.
Telescope Main Tube
D.
Piggyback Bracket
E.
Finderscope
F.
Finderscope Bracket
G.
Finderscope Alignment
H.
Screws
Eyepiece
I.
Diagonal
J.
Focus Tube
K.
Focus Knob
L.
1.
Dec. Flexible Control
Cable
2.
Altitude Adjustable T-Bolt
3.
Azimuth Lock Knob
4.
Counterweight
5.
Counterweight Locking
Thumb screw
6.
Counterweight Rod
7.
R.A. Flexible Control Cable
8.
R.A. Axis Scale
9.
R.A. Lock Knob
10.
Dec. Scale
11.
Dec. Lock Knob
12.
Tube Rings
a.
Accessory Tray
b. ?
Tripod Leg
J
K
L
1
2
6
5
4
3
a
b
c
REFLECTOR/MAKSUTOV
E
F
EQ1
D
G
C
D
C
H
B
I
B
J
K
A
11
A
10
9
8
7
6
12
11
10
E
F
EQ2
G
H
I
J
K
5
Secondary Mirror Position
A.
Dust Cap / Mask
B.
(Remove before Viewing)
?
Focus Tube
C.
Finderscope Bracket
D.
Finderscope
E.
Finderscope Alignment
F.
Screws
Eyepiece
G.
Focus Knob
H.
Piggyback Bracket
I.
Telescope Main Tube
J.
Primary Mirror Position
K.
EQ2EQ1
Secondary Mirror Position
A.
Dust Cap / Mask
B.
(Remove before Viewing)
?
Focus Tube
C.
Finderscope Bracket
D.
Finderscope
E.
Finderscope Alignment
F.
Screws
Eyepiece
G.
Focus Knob
H.
Piggyback Bracket
I.
Telescope Main Tube
J.
Primary Mirror Position
K.
9
1
2
3
4
8
1
7
6
2
3
4
5
a
b
a
b
1.
Dec. Flexible Control Cable
2.
R.A. Flexible Control Cable
3.
Altitude Adjustment T-bolt
4.
Azimuth Lock Knob
5.
Counterweight
6.
Counterweight Locking
Thumb Screw
7.
Counterweight Rod
8.
R.A. Scale
9.
Dec. Scale
10.
Dec. Lock Knob
11.
Tube Rings
a.
Accessory Tray
b. ?
Tripod Leg
R.A. Scale
1.
Dec. Flexible Control Cable
2.
Altitude Adjustment T-bolt
3.
Azimuth Lock Knob
4.
R.A. Flexible Control Cable
5.
Counterweight
6.
Counterweight Locking
7.
Thumb Screw
Counterweight Rod
8.
R.A. Lock Knob
9.
Dec. Scale
10.
Dec. Lock Knob
11.
Tube Rings
12.
a.
Accessory Tray
b. ?
Tripod Leg
Focus Locking Screw
Eyepiece
Diagonal
Focusing Knob
MAKSUTOV
Red Dot Finder
(see above for mount diagram)
Dust Cap (not shown,
remove before viewing)
1/4"-20 Adapter
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Assembling Your Telescope
For EQ1
Tripod set up
Preparing the mount for assembly
Telescope assembly
Finderscope/Red dot nder assembly
Eyepiece assembly
For EQ2
Tripod set up
Telescope assembly
Finderscope/Red dot nder assembly
Eyepiece assembly
Operating Your Telescope
Aligning the nderscope/Using the red dot nder
Balancing the telescope
Operating the EQ1 Mount
Operating the EQ2 Mount
Using the Barlow Lens
Focusing
Polar Alignment
Tracking celestial objects
Using the setting circles
Pointing your telescope
Choosing the appropriate eyepiece
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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
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This instruction manual is applicable to all the
models listed on the cover. Take a moment to nd
the model closest to your telescope on p.2 and p.3.
Follow the instructions for your specic 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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aution!
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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.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2.
FOR EQ1 MOUNT
TRIPOD SET UP
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.
ATTACHING MOUNT TO TRIPOD LEGS (Fig. 3)
1) Place the equatorial mount inside the tripod
mounting platform.
2) Push the azimuth lock knob/locking shaft up
and thread the screw into the hole in the
bottom of the mount.
Fig. 3
PREPARING THE MOUNT FOR ASSEMBLY
REPOSITIONING THE MOUNT HEAD (Fig.4.1 _ 4.5)
Follow the diagrams to place the mount into an upright position.
Fig.4.3
Fig.4.1 Fig.4.2
(unlock)
Unlock the DEC
lock knob.
Swivel 180°.
Unlock the R.A.
lock knob on the
other side.
Swivel 180°.
Unlock the altitude
lock knob. Set the
angle to local altitude.
(unlock)
Fig.4.4
Swivel 180°. Tighten altitude,
Fig.4.5
DEC and R.A.
knobs.
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Fig.5
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING COUNTERWEIGHT (Fig.5)
Fig.6
(long)
(short)
1) Slide counterweight halfway onto rod. Hold the
counterweight with one hand and insert counter weight rod into threaded hole on mount with the
other hand. Tighten counterweight rod onto mount.
2) Tighten thumbscrew to lock counterweight in place.
INSTALLING CONTROL CABLES (Fig.6)
1) Slide the sleeve end of the cable over the
nipple on the end of the worm gear. Tighten
the cable using the set screw against the
at surface on the nipple.
ATTACHING THE TUBE RINGS TO MOUNT (Fig.7)
1) Remove the tube rings from telescope by releasing their
thumb nuts and opening their hinges.
2) Place the tube rings on top of the tube ring mounting plate
and bolt the tube rings to the mount using the wench provided.
ATTACHING THE TELESCOPE
MAIN TUBE TO TUBE RINGS (Fig.8)
1) Remove the telescope tube from the paper covering.
2) Find the center of balance of the telescope tube.
Place this point between the two tube rings. Close the
hinges around the telescope and fasten securely by
tightening the thumb nuts. Do not over-tighten.
Fig.8
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY
Fig.7
(for Maksutov
Telescopes only)
Fig.9
ATTACHING THE TELESCOPE TUBE
TO MOUNT (Fig.9)
1) Place the telescope tube on top of the 1/4"-20
adapter. Turn the knurled black wheel underneath
while holding the tube in place to secure
the telescope.
2) Fasten the telescope tube assembly to the mount
using the wench provided.
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FINDERSCOPE ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE FINDERSCOPE (Fig.10, 11)
1) Locate the nderscope optical assembly.
2) Remove the two knurled thumbscrews near
the end of the telescope main body. (near the
front of the telescope main body for the reector)
3) Position the nderscope bracket over the
screws in the telescope main body.
4) Secure the nderscope bracket with the
two knurled thumbscrews.
RED DOT FINDER ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE RED DOT FINDER (Fig.12)
Slide the red dot nder bracket into the
rectangular slot and tighten the screw to hold
the red dot nder in place.
Fig.10 Fig.11
Fig.12
INSERTING EYEPIECE (Fig.13)
1) Unscrew the thumbscrews
on the end of the focus
tube to remove the
black plastic end-cap.
2) Insert the desired
eyepiece then
re-tighten thumb
screws to hold the
eyepiece in place.
EYEPIECE ASSEMBLY
(reector)
Fig.13
(refractor and Maksutov)
INSERTING EYEPIECE (Fig.14)
1) Loosen the thumbscrews on the end of the
focus tube.
2) Insert the diagonal into the focus tube
and re-tighten the thumbscrews to hold
the diagonal in place.
3) Loosen the thumbscrews on the diagonal.
4) Insert the desired eyepiece into diagonal
and secure by re-tightening thumbscrews.
Fig.14
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Fig. 15
Fig. 16
FOR EQ2 MOUNT
TRIPOD SET UP
ADJUSTING TRIPOD LEGS (Fig.15)
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.16)
1) Place the accessory tray on top of the bracket, and
secure with the locking knob from underneath.
ATTACHING MOUNT TO TRIPOD LEGS (Fig.17)
1) Place the equatorial mount inside the tripod
mounting platform.
2) Push the azimuth lock knob/locking shaft up
and thread the screw into the hole in the
bottom of the mount.
Fig.17
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING COUNTERWEIGHT (Fig.18)
1) Slide counterweight halfway onto rod. Hold the counterweight with one hand and insert
counterweight rod into threaded hole on mount with the other hand. Tighten
counterweight rod onto mount.
2) Tighten thumbscrew to lock counterweight in place.
INSTALLING CONTROL CABLES (Fig.19)
1) Locate the control cables. The control
cables have two dierent lengths.
Although you can mount either cable
to each direction axis, it is recommended
that you mount the longer cable to the
declination axis and the shorter cable
to the right ascension axis (setting circle).
2) To install the control cables, slide the
sleeve end of the cable over the nipple
on the end of the worm gear. Tighten
the cable using the set screw against
the at surface on the nipple.
Fig.18
(short)
Fig.19
(long)
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