Auburn Precision Optics Stellarvue M002C User manual

ACCESSORIES
Extension Column:
The complete M002CW mount,
column, tripod setup uses our
American made Denali Appleply
tripod. To use this tripod, first set
up the tripod and install the tray.
Then attach the MEC003 column
to the tripod. Finally, install the
M002C using three 1/4-20 screws
which pass through the holes in
the top of the column and into the
Azimuth bearing in the M002C
mount.
The mount comes with our TDL
Losmandy/ ixen Style shoe that
accommodates rails of both
types.
The Stellarvue M002C mount is also
made to work with heavy duty camera
tripods using an elevator post and a
3/8-16 thread mounting stud.
Manfrotto makes some excellent
tripods that work well with this mount.
The tripod’s elevator post will be need-
ed and if it is too wobbly you can
purchase our MEC003 column. We
recommend either the Manfrotto 028B or 475B tripod for this use
with our telescopes 102 mm or smaller.
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M002C
DELUXE ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT
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3/8-16 threaded hole

ATTACHING THE SCOPE TO THE MOUNT
The M002C Deluxe Mount
features a spring-loaded
quick release system that
allows you to quickly attach
telescopes to the mount.
Your telescope must have
either a Losmandy or ixen
style mounting rail. Simply
loosen the knobs, indicated
by red arrows on the
M002C mount, slide the
rail into the dovetail shoe
and then tighten the knobs
firmly. Make sure these knobs are tight otherwise the telescope
can slip out of the mount.
OPERATION
The M002 mount does not oper-
ate like most alt-azimuth mounts
on the market. If adjusted proper-
ly, this is a very smooth mount
that does not require slow motion
controls. After you attach the tele-
scope to the mount, make sure
the telescope is balanced in the
dovetail shoe. If the front end is
heavy, move it toward the mount.
Once it is balanced, merely adjust
the two tension knobs until the
telescope with accessories will
stop when moved to an object.
Do not over-tighten. You want the
mount to loosely hold the scope in place so you can then glide
effortlessly from object to object or when re-centering an object.
The Stellarvue M002C Alt Azimuth Mount is a very light weight,
fully machined alt-azimuth mount designed for smoothness,
stability and portability for our 80 - 130 mm telescopes. It will hold
up to 25 pounds.
ATTACHING THE MOUNT TO A TRIPOD
The M002C mount is made to work
with our Denali Tripod and MEC003
column shown to the left. It may be
used with an astronomical or surveyor
tripod with the proper column.
When using other model tripods, make
sure you have the correct MEC
Column.
Surveyor tripods are most commonly provided with 5/8-11
attachment bolts. Use the MEC002 for these tripods. If the
surveyor tripod you have uses a less common 3/8-16 bolt, use
the MEC003 column.
Most lighter weight import telescope tripods use a metric M10
attachment bolt. This includes ixen, Celestron X, CG5, CG4,
and others. When using tripods with an M10 bolt, select the
MEC010 column. Some larger import tripods use a metric M12
bolt (such as the CGEM). Use the MEC012 column for these.
Azimuth Tension Knob for
horizontal movement.
Altitude Tension Knob for up
and down movement
DOVETAIL SHOE
DOVETAIL KNOB AZIMUTH TENSION KNOB
ALTITUDE
TENSION KNOB
Mount
MEC
Column
Tripod
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