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Help please with P2Z mount!

Started by Emanuele, 03/03/2008 03:39AM
Posted 03/03/2008 03:39AM Opening Post
HI all!

I'm trying to figure out the correct way to set the Bubble level position on my P2Z and I need some help!

1- First I put the vertical line (where the years are) parallel to a 12 o'clock position and then I turn the horizontal line (in the polar scope) to a 9-3 o'clock position: which way do I turn it? Clockwise or counterclockwise?

2- It says to turn the bubble level until the bubble is between the two black marks......which black marks? I see one which is the indicator for the setting circle on the RA Axis!

3 - One more thing: I read everywhere that the tripod adapter for the P2Z was compatible with the FC-S/M/L tripods.........? But actually the openings on the tripod head are too small for the cylindrical tubes (of the clamps) on the FC-L tripods!

HELP!! smile

Thanks!
Emanuele

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Posted 03/03/2008 06:32AM #1
Hi Emanuele.

I followed the instruction in this site.
http://www.astrosurf.com/carreira/comentario_tak_p2z_eng.html

See Polar finder alignment section.

It worked well for me.