User Manual

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2. SkyGuider
TM
Pro Camera Mount Assembly
2.1. Introduction
You have just purchased a tracking camera mount that is capable of taking your
astrophotography to a new level.. When aligned the polar axis of the SkyGuider
TM
Pro camera mount
with the celestial North Pole (CNP), or celestial South Pole (CSP), the mount will provide rotation
matching the celestial sphere rotation around the Earth. Since all celestial objects appear to rotate
around the CNP, or CSP, the polar axis allows the mount to rotate with the celestial sphere and
provide accurate tracking for visual observations and astrophotography.
The AccuAlign
TM
polar scope, along with the Quick Polar Alignment procedure, will provide an
easy and accurate polar alignment for the mount.
The following sections of this manual provide detailed steps required to successfully set up
and operate the SkyGuider
TM
Pro mount.
2.2. Parts List
PARTS INCLUDED:
The SkyGuider
TM
Pro camera mount shipping box contains:
SkyGuider
TM
Pro camera mount
Alt-azi base (installed)
AccuAlign
TM
dark field illuminated polar scope (installed)
Micro USB charging cable
Padded carry bag
DEC mounting bracket w/ camera mounting disk
1.35kg counterweight
CW shaft
One year limited warranty (90 day on battery)
Figure 3. Parts in a SkyGuider
TM
Pro package