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The AstroMaster tripod is easy to move wherever you want to

point it. The up and down (altitude) is controlled by the pan

handle (long handle on the left in Figure 2-10). The side-to-side

(azimuth) is controlled by the azimuth lock (Figure 2-9). The

pan handle and the azimuth lock are both loosened by turning

the handle and lock counterclockwise. When loose, you can

find your objects easily and then lock the controls. To lock the

controls in place, turn them clockwise.

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To attach your optical instrument to the tripod, you will need to

use the supplied Dovetail Bracket with a 1/4x20 screw (Figure

2-11). The 1/4x20 screw will thread into the tripod adapter

threaded hole of your instrument. To attach the Dovetail Bracket :

1. Loosen the knob and safety screw on side of the tripod head

(as shown in Figure 2-11), so they do not protrude into the top

of the tripod head.

2. Slide the Dovetail Bracket (Figure 2-12) into the recess on the

top of the tripod head.

3. Tighten the knob on the tripod head to hold the Dovetail

Bracket securely in place (Figure 2-13).

4. Tighten the safety screw until the tip touches the side of the

Dovetail Bracket.

5. Make sure the pan handle and azimuth lock are fully locked

before the next step.

6. Position the tripod adapter or the threaded 1/4x20 hole of

your optical instrument over the 1/4x20 screw in the

Dovetail Bracket.

7. Turn the thumbwheel knob of the Dovetail Bracket

counterclockwise to thread the 1/4x20 screw into the tripod

adapter or threaded hole to secure the instrument to the

Dovetail Bracket.

Note: You can also attach the Dovetail Bracket to your optical

instrument first and then attach the assembly to the tripod. So,

you have the option to use either way to attach your instrument

to the tripod whichever suits your preference.

You may want to distribute the balance of weight of your optical

instrument equally over the tripod. Position the tripod to be

level horizontally and then loosen the knob and safety screw

slightly. Then, you can move the Dovetail Bracket slightly in either

direction and tighten the knob and safety screw and recheck the

balancing until you are satisfied.

The maximum amount of weight of an optical instrument to be

attached to the tripod is about 10 pounds (4.5kg) depending on

the length, width, etc. and how the weight is distributed.

You can also attach some telescope optical tubes to the tripod

using their dovetail bars which would fit right into the Dovetail

Bracket if the bars are the right size to fit into the tripod head.

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Warranty – two years.

See the Celestron website for Accessory warranties.

Product design and specifications are subject to change

without prior notification.

Designed and intended for those 13 years of age and older.

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