User Manual

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You may use an external battery/power to power the mount through the USB port while using
the mount
Please don’t charge the battery or use USB power when temperature is at or below 0°C
(32°F), otherwise the rechargeable battery might be permanently damaged.
If the mount is not to be used for an extended period of time, charge the battery in full and
recharge every 6 months.
STEP 2. Attach SkyGuider
TM
Pro mount to a tripod
The SkyGuider
TM
Pro mount can be mounted to a stable tripod with or without the alt-azi base,
as shown in Figure 9. When the alt-azi base is not used, a ball head (#3305A, not included) is
suggested for easy adjustment.
Figure 9. Attach SkyGuider
TM
Pro mount to a tripod
The dovetail base of the SkyGuider
TM
Pro mount head comes with a 1/4"-3/8” thread
converter, as shown in Figure 9, It fits directly to the 3305A ball head quick release plate or any other
platform with 1/4” or 3/8” threads screw. The alt-azi base fits to any standard camera or
astrophotography tripod with 1/4" or 3/8” threads by insert the 1/4”-3/8” thread converter into it, as
needed.
Figure 10. Mount head dovetail base with 1/4"-3/8” thread converter
To use the alt-azi base, just simply slide the mount head base into the alt-azi base dovetail
saddle. You can slide the mount head in from either direction depending on your latitude position and