EQUATOR EQ-AL55J 1SP Skywatcher Mount on Steel Tripod Instruction Manual

EQUATOR EQ-AL55J 1SP Skywatcher Mount on Steel Tripod

Product Information

• Specifications
  • Model: EQ-AL55J1SP Mount
  • Part Types: Installation Mount, Configuration Mount, Polar Alignment Finder, Telescope Mount, Telescope Installation Parts

Product Usage Instructions

• Part I: Installation of the EQ-AL55J1SP Mount
  • Follow the instructions provided in the manual for the installation of the mount. Make sure to refer to the Parts Diagram for a clear understanding of the components.
• Part II: Configuration and Balancing of the EQ-AL55J1SP Mount
  • Properly configure and balance the mount according to the guidelines outlined in the manual. Ensure stability and proper alignment for optimal performance.
• Part III: Polar Alignment with Polar Finder
  • Utilize the Polar Finder to achieve accurate polar alignment. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided to align the mount with precision.
• Part IV: User Guide for the EQ-AL55J1SP Mount
  • Refer to this section for detailed guidance on using the mount effectively. Familiarize yourself with the features and functionalities for a seamless experience.
• Part V: Installation and Use of the Telescope
  • Learn how to install and operate the telescope in conjunction with the mount. Follow the instructions provided to set up and align the telescope correctly.
• Part VI: Operating Your Telescope
  • Understand the operational procedures for your telescope mounted on the EQ-AL55J1SP. Learn how to adjust settings, focus, and optimize your viewing experience.
• Part VII: Observing the Sky
  • Explore the sky using your telescope setup. Follow the guidelines for observing celestial objects, adjusting magnification, and capturing clear views of the stars.

FAQs

• Q: How do I calibrate the mount?
  • A: Calibration instructions can be found in Part II of the manual. Follow the steps provided to ensure proper configuration and balancing of the mount.
• Q: Can I use this mount with other telescopes?
  • A: The EQ-AL55J1SP Mount is specifically designed for use with compatible telescopes. Using it with other telescopes may not yield optimal results.
• Q: How do I troubleshoot alignment issues?
  • A: Refer to Part III for troubleshooting steps related to polar alignment. Ensure that all steps are followed accurately to resolve alignment issues.

Product Overview

Installation of the EQ-AL55 Pro Mount

Installation of the Tripod (Fig.1)

1. Fully expand the tripod on level ground.
2. Locate the height adjustment clamps (11) on the legs. Unlock them, extend the legs to the desired height; make sure the tripod top is approximately level and then lock the clamps.

Installation of the Mount on the Tripod (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2)

1. Loosen the azimuth adjustment knobs (5) to obtain a gap between their ends to allow the tripod pin to fit in.
2. Put the mount on the tripod in such way the tripod pin sits in between the ends of the azimuth adjustment screws.
3. Turn the screw bar (6) in the center of the tripod clockwise to attach the mount to the tripod.
4. Install the accessory tray (8), and lock it in place with washer (9) and knurled knob(10).
   • Caution: the three arms of the accessory tray should be pushing tightly against the three tripod legs.
5. Put the tripod with the tripod leg marked “N” towards the north (supposing being in the northern hemisphere)
6. Check bubble level (12) and adjust the three feet to have the mount horizontal (see also 1.1.2).
7. RA Clutch wheel
8. Dec Clutch Lever
9. Polarscope Cap
10. Altitude Adjustment Knob
11. Azimuth Adjustment Knob
12. Screw bar
13. Tripod Leg
14. Accessory Tray
15. Flat washer
16. Knurled Knob
17. Height Adjustment Clamp
18. Bubble Level

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  *  **FIG. 2**

Adjusting Latitude ( Fig. 3 and Fig.4)

1. Turn the latitude adjustment lever (4) until the arrow on the latitude scale of the mount matches the latitude of your observing site.
2. Attach the counterweight bar(15) on to the mount, use the counterweight bar locking screw(14) to tighten. Slide the counterweight (16) on the counterweight bar and lock it with the locking screw (18). Put the counterweight bar security screw 17) in place.
3. The (maybe optional) polar scope (13) can be placed in the hole of the RA axis, depending on the accessories supplied.
   • 3. Polarscope Cap
   • 13.Polariscope
   • 14. Counterweight blocking screw
   • 15. Counterweight bar
   • 16. Counterweight
   • 17. Counterweight bar security screw
   • 18. Counterweight locking screw
   • 19. telescope locking screw
   • 20. Polarscope Cover

Configuration and Balancing

Configuration and Balancing of the EQ-AL55i Pro Mount

1. Counterweight Bar Position (Fig.5 to Fig.7)
2. The EQ-AL55i Pro mount offers two mounting positions for the counterweight bar. The classic position is suited for higher latitudes (Fig.5).
3. The position of the counterweight bar is more suited for an observation site in lower latitudes(Fig. 7).
4. Balancing the Telescope (Fig.6 to Fig.8)
5. Loosen DEC clutch lever (Fig.1, 2) and RA clutch wheel (Fig.1, 1) and put the mount in such position that the counterweight is in its lowest position. Make sure the DEC clutch lever (2) and RA clutch wheel (1) are tightened again and the telescope locking screw(Fig.4, 19) is loose. Put the telescope on the mount, lock it with the telescope locking screw (19). Check the DEC axis balance by loosening the DEC clutch lever (2) while holding the telescope. Make sure the telescope is balanced by mounting it accordingly in the telescope mounting clamp .
6. Loosen the RA clutch wheel (1) and put the counterweight bar in a horizontal position as shown in Fig.6 and Fig.8. Check the balance of the mount, and shift the counterweight on the counterweight bar as needed.

Polar Alignment with Polar Finder

1. 1. Find the position of the star Polaris or Stella Octans with a smartphone and the Synscan Pro app, or another app showing Polaris/Octans position compared to true north/south.
2. Orient the polar scope in the RA axis in such way that 0 is up and 6 is down (Fig.9).
3. Shift Polaris/Octans to the position indicated by the app. This movement of Polaris/Octans must be done by using the latitude adjustment lever (Fig.2, 4) and the azimuth adjustment knobs (Fig.2, 5).
4. Users can obtain moderate accuracy on polar alignment with the help of the polar scope. For best polar alignment, use the drift alignment method, or camera-aided polar alignment software like PHD2 or SharpCap.
5. For observing in the Northern Hemisphere: find Polaris (the brightest star near the North Celestial Pole) in the polar scope by adjusting the angle of the equatorial wedge. Use the SynScan Pro app to find the corresponding orientation of Polaris in the polar scope by simply entering the date, time, longitude and latitude of your observing location. The polar scope utility can be found under “Utility” and then “Advanced”. A pattern similar to fig. 9 showing where Polaris should be located, is represented in the app. Move Polaris to that corresponding position in the polar scope by using the fine-tuning movements of the equatorial wedge (see fig. 2 knob 4 and fig. 1 knobs 5).
6. For observing in the Southern Hemisphere: locate in the polar scope the four dim stars (around Magnitude 5 to 6) which form the pattern “Octans” (see drawing in the polar scope as Fig. 10 and Fig. 10a). Align the orientation of the “Octans” drawing to the four stars. Then move the four stars to the four small circles of the “Octans” drawing by using the fine-tuning movements of the equatorial wedge (see fig. 2 knob 4 and fig. 1 knobs 5).

Connecting to the EQ-AL55i Pro Mount

The EQ-AL55i Pro Mount features:

1. Different methods to control the mount via built-in WiFi or cable:
   • Wi-Fi via smart device
   • Wi-Fi via computer
   • USB via computer (cable sold separately)
   • SynScan hand controller (sold separately)
   • When controlling your mount via WiFi and your smart device, you need to download and install the
   • SynScan Pro app which is available at no cost in the Google Play Store and Apple Store.
   • If connecting via a computer, the SynScan Pro app can be downloaded directly from our website: http://www.skywatcher.com/download/software/synscan-app/.
   • If connecting via the SynScan hand controller, you will need to purchase a hand controller from your preferred vendor.
2. Wi-Fi via Smart Device
   • Download the app and install it to your smart device.
   • Power ON the mount via the switch located on the EQ-AL55 Pro Mount.
   • Locate the Wi-Fi settings on your smart device. You will need to connect to the Wi-Fi signal that the EQ-
   • AL55 Pro Mount is broadcasting.
   • The Wi-Fi name will have the following format: SynScan_****
   • Once selected, your smart device will be tethered to the mount.
   • Open the SynScan Pro app and select “Connect”.
   • Your device will display the SynScan device within range. Tap the device and the app will connect.
3. Wi-Fi via Computer
   • Download the SynScan app and save it to a location where you can find it. Power ON the mount via the switch located on the EQ-AL55 Pro Mount. Connect to the Wi-Fi network that the mount is broadcasting.
   • The Wi-Fi name will have the following format: SynScan_* ****
   • Once selected, your smart device will be tethered to the mount. Open the SynScan Pro app and select “Connect”.
   • Your device will display the SynScan device within range. Click the device and the app will connect.
4. USB via Computer
   • Download the SynScan app and save it to a location where you can find it.
   • Plug the mount in via USB (Fig. 11). Make sure that the device is turned OFF before plugging the USB connection in.
   • Power ON the mount via the switch located on the EQ-AL55 Pro Mount. Open the SynScan Pro app and select “Connect”.
   • Click the device and the app will connect.
5. Connecting via SynScan Hand Controller
   • Plug the RJ45 cable into the bottom of the hand controller port, and then connect to the mount (Fig. 12). Power ON the mount via the switch located on the EQ-AL55 Pro Mount.
   • You will be prompted by the hand controller on the screen to initiate the mount. (Refer to SynScan hand controller manual for more information). http://www.skywatcher.com/download/manual/synscan-hand-control-and-synscan-app/.
   • NOTE: If you are using an existing Wi-Fi connection for the internet on a smart device, you will lose connection and your device will switch to a cellular connection. You may also be required to set your device to remain connected regardless of connection to the internet. Please refer to your user’s manual on your specific device.
   • A detailed manual on the SynScan app can be downloaded from the
   • Sky-Watcher support page: http://www.skywatcher.com/download/manual/.
6. SNAP Port and Camera Remote
   • The EQ-AL55 Pro Mount is equipped with the ability to control most cameras that have a remote trigger port.
   • To connect to the SNAP port, you will need to purchase a shuttle release cable (sold separately). Connect the 2.5mm jack to port marked on Fig. 11.
   • Connect the other end of the cable to your camera’s remote trigger port. Each camera will differ in the type of connectors that it utilizes. In some cases, an adapter from USB to 2.5mm shutter release converter is also required.
   • With the SynScan Pro app, you will have the option of camera control. Please refer to the SynScan Pro app manual for more details. https://www.skywatcher.com/download/manual/synscan-hand-control-and-synscan-app/.
   • Please note that not all cameras may support this feature.
7. External Power Supply Requirements
   • Input Voltage: DC 9V (minimum) to DC 12.6V (maximum). Voltage not in this range might cause permanent damage to the motor controller or the hand controller.
   • Input Plug: Barrel type with 2.0mm I.D and 5.5mm O.D. Must be central positive.
   • Input Current: At least 1.5A.
   • Do not use an unregulated AC-to-DC adapter. When choosing an AC adapter, a switching power supply with 12V output voltage and minimum 1.5A output current is recommended.
   • If the power voltage is too high, the motor controller will stop the motors automatically.

Guiding with the EQ-AL55 Pro Mount

Autoguiding with an external camera is a method to improve the tracking movement of the mount when taking pictures with long exposure times where high tracking precision is needed. Communication with the EQ-AL55 Pro mount for operation with autoguiding can be done via the autoguider port (ST4 type) or the USB port. A guide scope and guide camera are required to do autoguiding (sold separately by your local telescope dealer). Before we begin, make sure that you have the appropriate guiding software installed on your device. Follow these steps to set up auto-guiding for the mount.

• Step 1: Start by installing the latest version of ASCOM.
  • https://ascom-standards.org/.
  • Download the SynScan Pro app for Windows and the ASCOM drivers for the EQ-AL55 Pro Mount.
  • All software can be found at the following website:
  • http://www.skywatcher.com/download/software/.
  • Next, install the ASCOM drivers (PC).
  • ASCOM Driver for SynScan Pro app Version.
  • ASCOM Driver for SynScan hand controller.
  • (Version numbers will change as and when new updates become available).
  • http://www.skywatcher.com/download/software/ascom-driver/.
  • Install the SynScan Pro app (PC).
  • http://www.skywatcher.com/download/software/synscan-app/.
• Step 2: Connect your guide camera to your PC (refer to user manuals for connection on specific camera).
  • Connect the mount via USB to your PC using a USB 2.0 cable.
  • If you a have an ST-4 port on the camera, connect the ST-4 cable to the camera and mount it. ST-4 uses a 6P6C RJ12 data cable (sold separately). Connect the power to the mount and turn the EQ-AL55 Pro Mount on.
• Step 3: Launch the SynScan Pro app.
  • Click on SETTINGS and then CONNECT SETTINGS.
  • Select SERIAL and choose the appropriate port (COM).
  • Click BACK and then CONNECT.
  • SynScan Pro will now be connected to your mount and is ready for use.
  • To find out which COM port the EQ-AL55 Pro Mount is using, open up DEVICE MANAGER in Windows found in the
  • CONTROL PANEL. Look for Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (Fig. 13). If you have a yellow circular exclamation mark shows up next to the serial port, download and install the
  • Prolific USB-to-Serial Device Driver.
• Step 4: Open your guiding software and follow the instructions from your program on connecting to the mount. When selecting the mount type, make sure “SynScan App Driver” is selected. This will allow ASCOM direct communication to the SynScan Pro app.
  • For more information on the SynScan Pro app and ASCOM connection, refer to the SynScan Pro manual for more information:
  • http://www.skywatcher.com/download/manual/synscan-hand-control-and-synscan-app/.
  • 

Installation and Use of the Telescope

Before you begin

• This instruction manual applies to 3 models. Take a moment to find the model of your telescope. Follow the instructions for your specific model in the manual. Read the entire instructions carefully before beginning.
• Your telescope should be assembled for the first time in bright light conditions, inside, or at daytime, in an open area to keep an overview of all parts when unpacking and mounting.

REFRACTOR

• A. Dust Cap/Mask (Remove before viewing
• B. Sun Shade/Dew Cap
• C. Telescope main Tube
• D. Tube Ring
• E. Piggyback Bracket
• F. Finderscope
• G. Finderscope Bracket
• H. Finderscope Alignment Screws
• I. Eyepiece
• J. Diagonal
• K. Focus Tube
• L. Focus Knob
• M. Locking screw
• N. Mounting Plate

REFLECTOR

• A. Finderscope BracketLocking Screw
• B. Finderscope
• C. Finderscope Bracket
• D. Finderscope Alignment Screws
• E. Tube Ring
• F. Piggyback Bracket
• G. Telescope Main Tube
• H. Main mirror
• I. Locking Screw

MAKSUTOV

• A. Dust Cap/Mask( not shown, remove before viewing)
• B. Telescope Main Tube
• C. Finderscope
• D. Finderscope Bracket
• E. Finderscope Alignment Screws
• F. Finderscope Bracket Locking Screw
• G. Eyepiece
• H. Diagonal
• I. Focus knob
• J. Locking screw
• K. Mounting Plate

Finderscope / red dot finder assembly

1. Attaching the Finderscope Bracket (Fig.17)
   • Locate the finderscope optical assembly.
   • Slide the finderscope bracket into the rectangular slot and tighten the screw to hold the bracket in place.
2. Attaching the Red Dot Finder (Fig. 18)
   • Slide the red dot finder bracket into the rectangular slot and tighten the screw to hold the red dot finder in place.

Eyepiece Assembly

1. Inserting eyepiece for refractor and Maksutov (Fig.19)
   • Loosen the thumbscrew on the end of the focus tube.
   • Insert the diagonal into the focus tube and re-tighten the thumbscrew to hold the diagonal in place.
   • Loosen the thumbscrews on the diagonal.
   • Insert the desired eyepiece into a diagonal and secure it by re-tightening the thumbscrews.
2. Inserting Eyepiece for Reflector (Fig.20)
   • Unscrew the thumbscrews on the end of the focus tube to remove the black plastic end cap.
   • Insert the desired eyepiece then re-tighten thumbscrews to hold the eyepiece in place.

Operating Your Telescope

Aligning and using the finderscope / red dot finder

1. These fixed magnification scopes mounted on the optical tube are very useful acces-sories. 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 daylight when it’s easier to locate objects. If it is necessary to refocus your finderscope, sight on an object that is at least 500 meters (or yards) away. For the 6×30 finderscope: 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.21).
   • Choose a distant object that is at least 500 meters(yards) away and point the main telescope at the object. Point the telescope exactly to have the object well-centred in the eyepiece of the telescope.
   • Check in the finderscope if the same object is also well-centred on the crosshairs.
   • For the 6×30 finderscope with spring loading, adjust only the two small screws (Fig.22)
2. Aligning and using 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. It is equipped with variable brightness control, azimuth adjustment control, and altitude adjustment control (Fig.23). The red dot finder is powered by a 3V lithium battery located under a removable cover. When new, this battery may be protected by a plastic strip which should be removed before use. To use it, 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.
   • Like all finderscopes, the red dot finder must be properly aligned with the main telescope before first time use. This is a simple process using the azimuth and altitude control knobs (fig. 23).
   • Check if the plastic strip protecting the new battery has been removed. The battery is located under a cover. This location can differ in different red dot finderscope models (fig.24).
   • 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.

Focusing the telescope

• Slowly turn the focus knob one way or the other, until the image in the eyepiece is sharp (fig.5.2a). Check if the accessories and adapters you use are corresponding to the instructions of the manual if a sharp image cannot be reached. Another cause may be that the object you are aiming at with your telescope is too close.
• Refocusing is almost always necessary when you switch eyepieces.

Choosing the appropriate eyepiece

• The magnification produced by a telescope is determined by the focal length of the eye-piece that is used with it. To determine a magnification for your telescope, divide its focal length by the focal length of the eyepieces you are going to use. For example, a 10mm focal length eyepiece will give 80X magnification with an 800mm focal length telescope.
• When you are looking at astronomical objects, you are looking through a column of air that reaches to the edge of space which seldom stays still. Similarly, when viewing over land you are often looking through heat waves radiating from the ground, house, build-ings, etc. Your telescope may be able to give very high magnification but you end up magnifying all the turbulence between the telescope and the object. A good way to choose the right eyepiece for observation of bright objects (moon, planets etc.) is to start with a low power eyepiece, and increase the magnification step by step until you get the impression that increasing magnification does not provide more details in the image. A rule of thumb is that the maximum magnification is (with exceptionally good weather conditions) 2x the diameter in mm of the telescope.
• To look for faint objects (nebula etc.), a very low power eyepiece is recommended because magnifying more also means a darker image, and inversely, a lower magnification produces a brighter image. A lower magnification also shows a wider view of the sky, which also helps finding objects. The minimal useful magnification (= maximum brightness) of a telescope is 0.14x the diameter in mm of the telescope. Conclusion: every search in the sky starts by looking in the finderscope, then look in your telescope equipped with a low power eyepiece having a bright and wide view on the sky. After having found and centered the object in the low power eyepiece, magnification can be increased step by step by switching to more powerful eyepieces if weather conditions (air turbulence) and the brightness of the object allows it.

Observing the sky

Sky Conditions

• Sky conditions are usually defined by two atmospheric characteristics, seeing, or the steadiness of the air, and transparency, light scattering due to the amount of water va-pour and particulate material in the air.
• When you observe the Moon and the planets, and they appear as though water is run-ning over them, you probably have bad “seeing” because you are observing through tur-bulent air. In conditions of good “seeing”, the stars appear steady, without twinkling, when you look at them with unassisted eyes (without a telescope).
• Ideal “transparency” is when the sky is inky black and the air is unpolluted.

Selecting an Observation Site

• Travel to the best site that is reasonably accessible. It should be away from city lights, and upwind from any source of air pollution. A
• ways choose as high an elevation as possible; this will get you above some of the lights and pollution and will ensure that you aren’t in any ground fog. Sometimes low fog banks help to block light pollution if you get above them.
• Try to have a dark, unobstructed view of the horizon, especially the southern horizon if you are in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa. However, remember that the darkest sky is usually at the “Zenith”, directly above your head. It is the shortest path through the atmosphere.
• Do not try to observe any object when the light path passes near any protrusion on the ground. Even extremely light winds can cause major air turbulence as they flow over the top of a building or wall.
• Observing through a window is not recommended because the window glass will distort images considerably. And an open window can be even worse, because warmer indoor air will escape out the window, causing turbulence which also affects images.
• Astronomy is an outdoor activity. The best conditions will have still air, and obviously, a clear view of the sky.
• The sky doesn’t need to be cloud-free. Often, broken cloud conditions provide excellent seeing.

Choosing the Best Time to Observe

• Do not view it immediately after sunset. After the sun goes down, the Earth is still cooling, causing air turbulence. As the night goes on, not only will seeing improve, but air pollution and ground lights will often diminish. Some of the best observing time is often in the early morning hours.
• Objects are best observed as they cross the meridian, which is an imaginary line that runs through the Zenith, due to North-South. This is the point at which objects reach their highest points in the sky. Observing at this time reduces bad atmospheric effects.
• When observing near the horizon, you look through lots of atmosphere, complete with turbulence, dust particles and increased light pollution.

Cooling the Telescope

• Telescopes require at least 10 to 30 minutes to cool down to outside air temperature. This may take longer if there is a big difference between the temperature of the telescope and the outside air. This minimizes heatwave distortion inside telescope tube (tube currents). Allow a longer cooling time for larger optics.

Adapting Your Eyes

• Do not expose your eyes to anything except red light for 30 minutes before observing. This allows your pupils to expand to their maximum diameter and build up the levels of optical pigments, which are rapidly lost if exposed to bright light.
• Observe with both eyes open. This avoids fatigue at the eyepiece. If you find this too distracting, cover the non-used eye with your hand or an eye patch. Use averted vision on faint objects: The center of your eye is the least sensitive to low light levels. When viewing a faint object, don’t look directly at it. Instead, look slightly to the side, and the object will appear brighter.

Proper Care for Your Telescope

• Cleaning Your Telescope
  • Replace the dust cap over end of telescope when not in use. This prevents dust from settling on the mirror or lens surface.
  • Do not clean the telescope mirror or lens surface unless you are familiar with lens surfaces. A little dust on these surfaces will not noticeably affect the image quality. Contact your dealer for advice if these surfaces are more dirty than just some dust.
  • Eyepieces will get dirty more quickly due to contact with eyelashes etc. Their optical surface is less sensitive and can be cleaned regularly with soft cloth and cleaning fluid suited for optical surfaces.

Specification

EQ-AL55 Pro Mount Specification

• Tracking mode Astrophotography: EQ mode
• Max. payload 10kg (22 pounds)
• Worm Copper – Diameter 11mm
• RA Worm wheel Aluminum alloy – Diameter 73mm
• Motor drive Miniature DC servo motor
• Built-in accessory Illuminated polar scope
• Polar scope Approximately 8.5° field of view
• Working voltage DC 9V ~ 12.6V ,External power supply: DC 12V
• Operational temperature -10°C ~ 50°C
• Weight 3.7kg (8.2pounds)
• Dovetail type Standard Vixen dovetail mount (V Style)

WARRANTY

WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SUPPORT

• Warranty information differs from region to region. Contact your local dealer for the warranty in your region.
• Warranty shall be void and of no force of effect in the event a covered product has been modified in design or function, or subjected to abuse, misuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair.
• Further, product malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear is not covered by this warranty. Sky-Watcher is not responsible for any user modifications to any products.
• Sky-Watcher reserves the right to modify or discontinue, without prior notice to you, any model or style telescope.
• For technical and customer support, you will need to contact your regional support team. Please refer to the Sky-Watcher website and check under
• “Global Distributor” for your specific region. http://www.skywatcher.com/where-to-buy/.

NEVER USE YOUR TELESCOPE TO LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN. PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE WILL RESULT. USE A PROPER SOLAR FILTER FIRMLY MOUNTED ON THE FRONT OF THE TELESCOPE FOR VIEWING THE SUN. WHEN OBSERVING THE SUN, PLACE A DUST CAP OVER YOUR FINDERSCOPE OR REMOVE IT TO PROTECT YOU FROM ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE. NEVER USE AN EYEPIECE-TYPE SOLAR FILTER AND NEVER USE YOUR TELESCOPE TO PROJECT SUNLIGHT ONTO ANOTHER SURFACE, THE INTERNAL HEAT BUILD-UP WILL DAMAGE THE TELESCOPE’S OPTICAL ELEMENTS. Copyright © Sky-Watcher

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