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■Attaching the Tube Holder
Attach the tube holder to the M-plate with
the bolts provided and do not tighten
them too tightly, but center the holder in
the bracket. Turn the Dec. axis until the
base of the plate is parallel the ground
and lock the axis. M-plate is directly
attached on our product of EM-200 or EM-
400 equatorial mount. When the NJP or
EM-500 mount is used, attach the optional
band adapter which converts the
mounting plate to the 2-hole pattern used
with the M-plate. We can provide our
product equatorial mounts which can be
used according to the purpose of
application. Especially in case of
constellation, nebula and cluster
photography, larger mounts provide a
more stable platform for the ε-130D.
■Balancing
Place the ε -130D into the holder and
tighten the clamps to the point where the
telescope is held, but still can be slide
forwards or backward for balance. Then,
unlock the Dec. clamp but hold the
telescope with one hand for safety.
Balance the tube assembly and lock the
Dec. clamp and then attach all the
equipment to be used to the tube. Turn
the tube to place the imaging equipment
in the direction opposite to the Dec. axis.
While holding the scope release the Dec.
clamp and slide the tube in either
direction to balance the scope and the
imaging package used. Then unclamp
the R.A. but hold on to the OTA. Move the
counter weights on the shaft until the
instrument is balanced in any position it is
moved. Further, when imaging begins it is
a good idea to balance the instrument and
camera in the arc in which it will be used
to image. This insures superior tracking.
Tube Holder
Lock Nut
M Plate
Equatorial Mount
Cap Bolt
