Vixen Sphinx SXP - Manual (Page 4)

Zenith
North Celestial Pole
North Celestial Pole
Earth's Axis
Polar Axis
Horizon
Equator
North Pole
South Pole
BEFORE USE
The SXP Equatorial mount package contains the items listed below.
Check if all the items are included.
In the northern hemisphere, stars appear to turn around the polar
star (the north celestial pole) making approximately one rotation per
day. This is called diurnal motion and occurs because the earth
turns on its own axis once a day. The equatorial mount is a platform
which is designed to rotate parallel to earth's rotational axis.
Note:
* Your SXP mount package may differ when you purchase it as a
complete telescope package.
* A power supply unit is sold separately.
Checking the Package Contents
Package Consisting of:
Basics of the Equatorial Mounts
What is an Equatorial Mount?
Every movement of the electrically driven SXP Mount is fully
controlled by the STAR BOOK TEN hand controller. The mount will
perform smooth and accurate movements when each component on
the mount is balanced correctly. An unbalanced mount may cause
vibrations and can result in tracking errors or failure of rotational
mechanisms. Make sure that the telescope is well balanced.
Basic movement of the SXP Mount
Do not rotate the mount manually without loosening the
clamp levers.
The SXP mount has clamps which allow you to rotate the Right
Ascension (R.A) and Declination (DEC.) axes freely for quick set up
and compact storage of the mount. Remember to tighten the clamp
levers when you use the mount. The clamp levers should be
loosened to protect the inner gear train for storage and when you
transport the mount.
Never connect the STAR BOOK cable to other equipment such as a
PC. This could result in electrical shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment. (The specifications of the STAR BOOK cable are not
compatible with RS232C connectors.)
Be careful not to bang the mount against other objects. This could
damage the gears and bearings.
CAUTION
SXP Equatorial Mount
SX Counterweights 3.7kg and 1.9kg
STAR BOOK TEN Hand Controller
STAR BOOK Cable
Ferrite Core for LAN cable
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Size M8 Screws
Allen Wrenches; one each of 6mm, 5mm, 1.5mm and 0.5 inch
Cigarette-lighter Plug Cord
Strap for STAR BOOK TEN
CR2032 Battery for STAR BOOK TEN's built-in clock
(Checking Purpose Only)
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