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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.
