CGEM II EQ Mount Manual

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It is best to always make ﬁnal adjustments in altitude by

moving the mount against gravity (i.e., using the rear latitude

adjustment screw to raise the mount). To do this you should

loosen both latitude adjustment screws and manually push

the front of the mount down as far as it will go. Tighten the

rear adjustment screw to raise the mount to the desired

latitude.

Adjusting the Mount in Azimuth

For rough adjustments in azimuth, simply pick up the

telescope and tripod and move it. For ﬁne adjustments

in azimuth:

Turn the azimuth adjustment knobs located on either side of

the azimuth housing. While standing behind the telescope,

the knobs are on the front of the mount.

• Turning the right adjustment knob clockwise moves the

mount toward the right.

• Turning the left adjustment knob clockwise moves the

mount to the left.

Both screws push off of the alignment peg on the tripod

head, which means you may have to loosen one screw while

tightening the other. The screw that holds the equatorial

mount to the tripod may have to be loosened slightly.

Keep in mind that adjusting the mount is done during the

polar alignment process only. Once polar aligned, the mount

must NOT be moved. Pointing the telescope is done by

moving the mount in right ascension and declination, as

described earlier in this manual.

Powering the Telescope

The CGEM II mount can be powered by the supplied

car battery adapter or or the optional AC to DC adapters

supplied by Celestron. Use only adapters supplied by

Celestron. Using any other adapter may damage the

electronics and will void your manufacturer’s warranty.

1. To power the telescope with the car battery adapter

(or 12V AC adapter), simply plug the round post into

the 12V outlet on the electronic panel and plug the other

end into your car’s cigarette lighter outlet or portable

power supply.

2. Turn on the power to the telescope by ﬂipping the switch,

located on the electronics panel, to the “On” position.