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Aligning the Star Pointer
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To turn on the Star Pointer, turn the switch to the “on” position – see Figure 2-7
Locate a bright star or planet and center it in a low power eyepiece in the main telescope.
With both eyes open, look through the glass window at the alignment star. If the Star Pointer is perfectly aligned,
you will see the red LED dot overlap the alignment star. If the Star Pointer is not aligned, take notice of where the
red dot is relative to the bright star.
Without moving the main telescope, turn the Star Pointer's two adjustment screws until the red dot is directly over
the alignment star. Experiment as to which way each screw moves the red dot.
The Star Pointer is now ready for use. Always turn the power off after you have found an object. This will extend
the life of both the battery and the LED.
Attaching the Hand Control
The LCM hand control has a phone jack type connector at the end of its cord. Plug the phone jack connector into the outlet at the
base of the telescope’s fork arm. Push the connector into the outlet until it clicks into place and place the hand control into its holder
as described previously in the Assembly section of the manual.
Hand Control
Jack
Power Switch
12v Outlet
Battery
Compartment
Release Tab
Figure 2-8
The LCM Motorized Base
Powering the Telescope
The LCM can be powered by 8 user supplied AA size alkaline batteries or an optional 12V AC adapter. To install batteries
into the LCM:
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Press the tab on the front of the battery compartment and remove the cover.
Gently remove the battery holder from inside the battery compartment.
Place 8-AA batteries (user supplied) inside the battery holder.
Return the battery holder back inside the base and replace the cover.
Flip the power switch to the “On” position. The light on the power button should come on.
In case of a loss of power, the optical tube can be moved by hand. However, when powered on, the telescope should always be
controlled via the hand control. The telescope will lose its star alignment if moved by hand when powered on.
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