Phd2 guiding with an orion atlas 10 eq and shoestring. When i bought the mount, it had not been used in a long time, and needed some cleaning. Your new spaceprobe mm eq is designed for highresolution viewing of astronomical objects. Best telescope mounts for astrophotography 2021 prices. This procedure is an addendum to the main strip down guide located here and will guide you towards supertuning the mount to get better results. These instructions will help you set up and properly use yo. Once an object is centered, the atlas eq g mounts robust internal dc stepper motors track the. Box 1815, santa cruz, ca 95061 providing exceptional consumer optical products since 1975 in 266 rev. Atlas pro azeqg skywatcher azeq6 disassembly and assembly guide phil brewer pbkoden 542018 v1. A great upgrade for those who originally purchased the atlas eq g or sirius eq g telescope mounts with a dualaxis hand controller or with a nonupgradable hand controller tour button on computerized controller takes you on a preset tour of the best night sky objects visible through a telescope on a. The latest generations of synta eq 5 and eq 6 mounts such as the orion sirius eq g and orion atlas eq g show great performance as stable, quality goto mounts at affordable prices for observing and imaging. How to use orion spaceprobe st equatorial reflector.
Providing exceptional consumer optical products since 1975. Mount model hand controller port hand control port on mount atlas eq g 8pin rj45 db9 f skyview pro goto, sirius eq g, atlas pro az eq g, hdx110 eq g 8pin rj45 skyquest goto dobsonians, all other orion altazimuth mounts 6pin rj12. For heavier telescopes, the mount may not provide sufficient stability for steady imaging. Follow the instructions for your specific model in the. A 1102 providing exceptional consumer optical products since 1975 customer support 80067643 email. This video covers their features, differences, and pop. I think that would allow the firmware loader to go through the hc and into the motor controllers firmware. Eq6 eq6 atlas eqg rebuild hypertune guide rankinstudio. Orion atlas eq g manual pdf orion is committed to supporting you with your orion atlas eqg computerized goto. This solidlybuilt, highquality astronomical mount is equipped with precision optical encoders and dualaxis stepper motors to provide high pointing accuracy, fast slewing, and smooth, accurate tracking of celestial objects. Congratulations on your purchase of a quality orion telescope.
With a little practice, youll find that the atlas eqg mount is an invaluable tool for getting the most. For additional information about the orion atlas 10 equatorial reflecting telescope feel free to download the orion illustrated instruction manual from company sevens library. I dont know who ran this site, but this was a great resource for those looking to hypertune their eq6 mount. Eq8, eq8r, hdx110, azeq5gt, sirius pro az eq g, azeq6gt, orion atlas pro az eq g, eq6r pro, neq6, heq5, eq5, eq4, azgti. The orion atlas eqg mount can lead you and your telescope to a variety of celestial. Gs server july 2020 for skywatcher and orion mounts this is a server with its own graphical interface that provides an ascom telescope interface as well as a synta protocol for skywatcher and orion mounts. Installing the tripod leg spreader, which doubles as an eyepieceaccessory tray. Powerseeker table top manual english, french, german, italian, spanish powertank 17 manual 18777 powertank lithium instruction manual. Rebuilding the skywatcher eq6orion atlas mount astrobaby. Summary of contents for orion atlas eq g page 1 manual orion atlas eq. The eq6, eq6 syntrek and eq6 pro along with the neq6 and orion atlas versions are all the same basic mount the only difference in the syntrekgoto.
Dec, 2015 orion atlas pro azeq g posted in equipment. Firmware update instructions for synscan goto hand controllers. Orion polar axis scope for atlas eqg, atlas pro azeqg. Atlas is a single chamber design with either a 2, 21. Mar 30, 2018 atlas single chamber design with either 2. Box 1815, santa cruz, ca 95061 providing exceptional consumer optical products since 1975 in 214 rev. The latest generations of synta eq5 and eq6 mounts such as the orion sirius eqg and orion atlas eqg show great performance as stable, quality goto. Orion atlas and sirius equatorial mounts orion telescopes. Phd2 guiding with an orion atlas 10 eq and shoestring modification to manual controller. Hardware installation the following picture shows the items included in the package. Mar, 2018 the orion manual says to have the hc in update mode. I just received my new orion atlas eqg and do not understand why when i slew the ra the setting circle does not move with it but. Product support orion atlas eqg computerized goto telescope.
What ascom drivers would be necessary to autoguide with phd. Any type of telescope can be mounted on the eq 1 equatorial mount, includprovided a. Heres a link to the instruction manual for the mount. Newly designed for greater stability and operational precision, the atlas ii eq g has a load capacity of 44 lbs. Since this is using the manual control i believe any pulse commands would. If you want to save it or print it you can download the pdf version of it. View and download orion atlas eq g instruction manual online. Orion 10010 atlas az eq g computerized goto telescope mount is three in one mount. The orion atlas ii eq g equatorial goto mount improves upon the venerable atlas eq g by incorporating more than a dozen enhanced features and specifications. Hello all, i am still very much a beginner at astrophotography and have been having an issue with a used orion atlas mount that i bought a while back. Orion is committed to supporting you with yourorion atlas eq g computerized goto telescope mount. This telescope mount can operate in goto equatorial mode, holding one telescope as well as in altazimuth mode, which can hold one or two telescopes. If the orion needs to be returned to the factory, please use the original shipping box. Dec 06, 2019 the orion atlas ii eq g equatorial goto mount is a new iteration of orion s atlas eq g mount incorporating more than a dozen enhanced features and specifications.
Eqascom language translation pdf presentations the following documents contain the presentation materials used for a 5 hour handson eqmod workshop prepared and presented by todd benko. Mount model hand controller port hand control port on mount atlas eq g 8pin rj45 db9 f skyview pro goto, sirius eq g, sirius pro az eq g atlas pro az eq g, hdx110 eq g 8pin rj45 skyquest goto dobsonians, all other orion goto altazimuth mounts 6pin rj12. The mount is delivered in two packages, one long one containing the tripod, and the other containing the equatorial mount itself. The orion atlas eq g mount will lead you and your telescope to a variety of celestial wonders on any clear night with its sophisticated goto system database of well over 42,000 objects. Orion polar axis scope for atlas eqg, atlas pro azeqg, and. Box 1815, santa cruz, ca 95061 providing exceptional consumer. Installing a telescope on the mount 5 returned to orion for warranty repair, having the proper pack aging will ensure that your mount will survive the journey 5. A great upgrade for those who originally purchased the atlas eq g or sirius eq g telescope mounts with a dualaxis hand controller or with a nonupgradable hand controller tour button on computerized controller takes you on a preset tour of the best night sky objects visible through a telescope on a given night. With the included synscan goto hand controller and its. Orion atlas ii eqg equatorial goto mount astronomy. Orion 8 eq instruction manual pdf download manualslib. The atlas eqg is the largest mount available from orion and gives tremendous performance. Pro supports most popular makes and models of telescopes, easily pointing your telescope to countless deep sky objects in no time at all.
Orion atlas eq g manual pdf orion is committed to supporting you with your orion atlas eq g computerized goto. Eqdir interface module user manual shoestring astronomy. With a little practice, youll find that the atlas eq g mount is an invaluable tool for getting the most. A 1202 providing exceptional consumer optical products since 1975 customer support 80067643 email. I would like to be able to take 30 minute subs without any issues. Designed for use in either altazimuth or equatorial modes, this versatile, precision goto mount provides a stable, highperformance platform for astronomical observing or astrophotography. The atlas is orion s standard highperformance magnetic level indicator.
The cgem has had a bit of a shaky start, with many users having to send the mount back for repairs. The atlas eq g equatorial mount is designed to hold tele scope tubes weighing up to approximately 40 lbs. It has a proven track record of dependability and accuracy. A quick look at our two equatorial, computerized telescope mounts, the atlas eq g and the sirius eq g. With a little practice and a little patience, youll find that your eq 1 equatorial. Newly designed for greater stability and operational precision the atlas ii eq g offers a load capacity of 44 lbs. Orion atlas eqg guiding problems mounts cloudy nights.
Item 1 sirius pro mount equatorial head 1 counterweight shaft extension, 120mm 1 secondary saddle plate 1 synscan hand controller with coil cable 1 pier tripod 2 7. Tn026 0520 adjusting gear mesh backlash in the orion atlas eq g mount tech notes ra gearbox screws 2 of 4 take an unbalanced approach a little bit of ra backlash shouldnt be cause for worry, espe. The latest generation of synta eq 5 and eq 6 mounts such as the orion sirius eq g and orion atlas eq g show great performance as stable, quality goto mounts at affordable prices for observing and imaging. My understanding is that it uses the rs 232 cable as well. The orion atlas eq g computerized goto telescope mount is a heavy duty equatorial mount capable of supporting a 40 pound payload. With its precision optics and equatorial mount, youll be able to locate and enjoy hundreds of fascinating celestial denizens, including the plan. B 1005 providing exceptional consumer optical products since 1975 customer support 80067643 email. Any type of telescope can be mounted on the atlas eq g, including refractors, newtonian reflectors, and. However, the features available when they are interfaced to a personal computer are somewhat limited, primarily due to the type of. Orion atlas eq g guiding problems posted in mounts. Stand the tripod legs upright and spread the legs out as far as they will go. Orion atlas eqg instruction manual pdf download manualslib. These instructions will help you set up and properly use your equatorial mount.
Import network atlas maps into orion eoc 26 map import requirements and configuration 26 import maps into orion eoc 26 troubleshoot importing maps into orion eoc 27 set when a map is displayed as up on parent maps using the up status threshold 27 display restricted nodes. Designed for use in either altazimuth or equatorial modes, this versatile, precision goto mount provides a stable, highperformance platform for. Any type of telescope can be mounted on the eq 1 equatorial mount, includprovided a proper adapter or set of tube rings is avail. Orion atlas ii eqg equatorial goto mount and tripod.
These instructions will help you set up and properly use your new mount. It is fully enclosed, with dualaxis dc stepper motors and selfpointing goto electronics. Initially i just want to use the hc and the database to learn the sky. The orion atlas eq g mount can lead you and your telescope to a variety of celestial.
I have an older mount which only has a manual ra and dec control with 2,8,16x speed selection. Slewing your telescope to the great nebula in orion is as easy as choosing locate, then select the great nebula in orion from the list of deep sky objects, click goto and your telescope slews. Bt2eq5bt2eq6 interface module user manual the shoestring. As an entrylevel astro imaging mount, the orion atlas eq g is a superb starting point. For equatorial mounts, the speed is the drift speed of an object in the fov with tracking turned on. The eq 1 equatorial mount is designed to hold small to midsize telescopes weighing up to about 7 lbs. This guide needs to be read in conjunction with the main strip down guide and shows how to get better tuning with the ra and dec worm gears by using additional shims to set the worm gear to worm. Goto hand controller has its own, separate user manual, which thoroughly explains its features and operation. I took the mount apart and lubricated all the parts with. View online instruction manual for orion starblast 4. There really is only one alternative in this price range worth considering, and that is the cgem from celestron. Once an object is centered, the atlas eq g mounts robust internal dc stepper motors track the object for comfortable extended views. Phd2 guiding with an orion atlas 10 eq and shoestring modification to manual controller showing 19 of 9 messages. There are twelve basic configuration styles including top mount models.
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