Celestron 91530 German Equatorial Mount Instruction Manual

This is an instruction manual for a telescope, which introduces the assembly, basic usage, polar alignment, precise polar alignment, motion range, adjustment for very high or low latitudes, etc.


Celestron 91530 German Equatorial Mount Instruction Manual - cover page
Brand
Celestron
Category
Other
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
27
File format
PDF
File size
1.3 MB
Published
17 October, 2023
Updated
17 October, 2023
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About this manual

This document is the instruction manual for the Celestron 91530 German Equatorial Mount. It details system requirements, including the need for 12 volts of DC power with at least 4 amperes of current, and lists the components included in the box. The manual provides step-by-step instructions for assembling the tripod and attaching the mount head, as well as guidelines for balancing the mount on both the Right Ascension and Declination axes.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • System Requirements
  • Parts List
  • Overview
  • Assembly
  • Basic Usage
  • Polar Align the Mount
  • Motion Range in Mount
  • NexStar+ Hand Control
  • Care and Maintenance

Specifications

Power Requirement12 volts of DC power with at least 4 amperes of current
Max Payload55 lbs (25 kg)
Compatible DovetailCG-5/Vixen or CGE/Losmandy D format

Frequently asked questions

What power supply is recommended for the mount?

An AC to 12VDC 5A power supply is available from Celestron and includes a threaded barrel connector which is recommended.

What is the home position of the mount?

The mount is in the home position when the counterweight shaft is pointing downward and the telescope is pointing along the polar axis.

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