SKY-WATCHER EQ5 Pro User Manual

OPERATING YOUR TELESCOPE
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A
ligning the finderscope
Fig.a
Fig.a1
These fixed magnification scopes mounted on the optical tube
are very useful accessories. When they are correctly aligned
with the telescope, objects can be quickly located and brought
to the centre of the field. Alignment is best done outdoors in
day light when it's easier to locate objects. If it is necessary to
refocus your finderscope, sight on an object that is at least
500 yards (metres) away. Loosen the locking ring by
unscrewing it back towards the bracket. The front lens holder
can now be turned in and out to focus. When focus is
reached, lock it in position with the locking ring (Fig.a).
Choose a distant object that is at least 500 yards away and
point the main telescope at the object. Adjust the telescope
so that the object is in the centre of the view in your
eyepiece.
Check the finderscope to see if the object centred in the
main telescope view is centred on the crosshairs.
Adjust the two small screws to centre the finderscope
crosshairs on the object (Fig.a1).
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2)
3)
Fig.b1
U
sing the Red Dot Finder
The Red Dot Finder is a zero magnification pointing tool
that uses a coated glass window to superimpose the
image of a small red dot onto the night sky. The Red Dot
Finder is equipped with a variable brightness control,
azimuth adjustment control, and altitude adjustment
control (Fig.b). The Red Dot Finder is powered by a 3-volt
lithium battery located underneath at the front. To use the
Finder, simply look through the sight tube and move your
telescope until the red dot merges with the object. Make
sure to keep both eyes open when sighting.
Azimuth
adjustment
control
ON/OFF
Brightness
Control
Altitude
Adjustment
Control
Battery cover
Sight Tube
Plastic
shipping
cover
Aligning the Red Dot Finder
Like all finderscopes, the Red Dot Finder must be properly
aligned with the main telescope before use. This is a
simple process using the azimuth and altitude control
knobs.
Open the battery cover by pulling it down (you can
gently pry at the 2 small slots) and remove the plastic
shipping cover over the battery (Fig.b1).
Turn on the Red Dot Finder by rotating the variable
brightness control clockwise until you hear a "click".
Continue rotating the control knob to increase the
brightness level.
Insert a low power eyepiece into the telescope's focuser.
Locate a bright object and position the telescope so that
the object is in the centre of the field of view.
With both eyes open, look through the sight tube at the
object. If the red dot overlaps the object, your Red Dot
Finder is perfectly aligned. If not, turn its azimuth and
altitude adjustment controls until the red dot is merged
with the object.
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2)
3)
4)
Fig.b

SKY-WATCHER EQ5 Pro Specifications

General

Brand	SKY-WATCHER
Model	EQ5 Pro
Category	Telescope
Language	English