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While looking through the polar axis telescope, make adjustments to the altitude and the azimuth adjustment

knobs until Polaris and Delta Ursa Minoris (the last and second-last stars in the Little Dipper's handle, respectively)

are within your field of vision.

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Using the altitude and azimuth adjustment knobs, continue

to make adjustments until Polaris is seen through the small

circle closest to the center of the reticle and Delta Ursa

Minoris is located within the small circle closest to the

outer edge of your field of vision.

When proper alignment has been achieved, snug the two

altitude adjustment knobs lightly to secure the polar axis

and recheck alignment. If no movement has occurred,

finish hand tightening the two altitude adjustment knobs

and pier knobs to prevent movement when the telescope

and counterweights are attached. For permanent installation,

all knobs may be firmly tightened with the assistance of a

hex wrench.

Now your mount is aligned with the pole. Remove the polar axis scope since you do not need it any longer.

Remember to turnoff the batteries in the illuminator. You are ready to attach your counterweights, then your

telescope and begin a night of observing. Enjoy yourself!

Remarks

Remove the batteries from the illuminator when not in use; the unit may be damaged if the batteries should leak.

Extremely cold temperatures may affect the brightness of the LED.

Polaris (Alpha Ursa Minoris)

Delta Ursa Minoris

broken line indicates

direction toward star

outside field, it is not

important