SKY-WATCHER SolarQuest Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SolarQuest

Copyright © Sky-Watcher

CONTENT

SolarQuest Diagram .......................................................................................3

PART I : Setting up the SolarQuest

1.1 Setting up on a Skywatcher Tripod ..........................................................................4

1.2 Attaching SolarQuest to a Camera Tripod ...............................................................5

1.3 Installing Batteries ..................................................................................................5

1.4 Test Run .................................................................................................................5

PART II : Observing the Sun

2.1 Pointing to the Sun Automatically ............................................................................6

2.2 Correcting Auto-Pointing O󰀨set ................................................................................6

2.3 Envioremental Inuence ..........................................................................................6

2.4 Factory Reset ..........................................................................................................6

APPENDIX I : SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 7

Specications ............................................................................................................... 7

WARNING: THE SOLARQUEST MOUNT IS DESIGNED TO
WORK WITH THE ATTACHED SOLAR TELESCOPES ONLY.
DO NOT POINT OTHER TYPES OF OPTICAL DEVICE AT
THE SUN. LOOKING DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT A
CERTIFIED FILTER WILL CAUSE IMMEDIATE AND IRRE­VERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE EYES OR INSTRUMENT.

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Eyepiece

Drawtube

SolarQuest Diagram

Eyepiece Holder

Bubble Level

Diagonal Mirror

Solar Sensor

Battery
Compartment

Solar Telescope

Solar Filter

Focus Knob

8-Way

Slide Switch

3/8” socket

Green LED

Red LED

Power Button

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