Mount set up

[hunterz]

I have a skywatcher 130 with a EQ2 mount but I'm having trouble understanding the instructions to set the mount up do you know if there are any guides with photos or video online.

thank you

[JamieDay]

Just had a quick look online couldn't really find anything. Im sure there will be some clearer instructions somewhere.

[JamieDay]

Could you be a bit more specific as to which part of the set up you are struggling with?

[hunterz]

Hi the whole set up I'm not sure on.is this what it should look like set up

or this

[brantuk]

Set the dovetail above and parallel to the mount. Then you can fix the counterweight bar and weights. Then add the OTA into the rings. Just slacken the bolts under the dovetail bar that hold the rings on very slightly so the rings line up square to the tube when you put it on. Then tighten them afterwards to preserve the alignment.

This is your start position. Then you need to balance the whole setup in both RA and Dec planes. The instructions are clear on this. Finally look up your latitude and set the altitude using the bolts at either end of the mount and the scale on the side and you're ready to polar align. (Don't over tighten the bolts cos the bar can bend inside the mount).

Hope that helps