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🇫🇷 Instructions d'élimination des piles
Les piles ne doivent pas être jetées avec les ordures ménagères. En tant que consommateur, vous êtes légalement tenu de restituer les batteries défectueuses qui ne peuvent plus être chargées pour une élimination appropriée. Vous pouvez déposer vos piles dans l...
🇬🇧 Rotators in general
This instrument, also called a "field rotator," is attached between the focuser and the camera. It allows you to rotate the image. Please note the following: Compatible connection There are various thread types for screwing it on. Metric fine threads can ha...
🇬🇧 CAA and Pro Rotators
Things to consider regarding rotators
Connections and special features of Omegon rotators
The three CAA rotators have slightly different characteristics compared to the two Pro rotators. See the table below for details: Model Internal thread (usually for telescope) External thread (usually for camera/filter wheel) Optical length CAA ...
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🇬🇧 Telescope accessories
🇬🇧 Mounts and accessories in general
Further information Shop: https://www.astroshop.eu/mounts-accessories/mounts/15_55_10 Magazine: https://www.astroshop.eu/magazine/mounts-advice/i,1698
🇬🇧 Mounts in general
A mount is at least as important as the telescope optics. It should be chosen large enough to carry the telescope with low vibration. Every mount has two axes: With altazimuth mounts, the telescope is moved in altitude and azimuth (horizontal). With equatoria...
🇬🇧 Tripods and Piers in General
The tripod is unfortunately an often underestimated component of the telescope system. Because if the tripod does not promise the necessary stability, it will be noticeable during observation. By choosing a high-quality tripod, the performance of the telescope...
🇬🇧 Connection between Mount and Tripod or Pier
The connections between telescope tripods and mounts have simply evolved over time. There are no fixed standards, but at least quite similar dimensions are used across different brands for similarly constructed mounts. GP- / EQ5 Connection This connection or...
🇬🇧 Omegon Pro Pier with adapters
Pier and its mounting adapters
This guide applies to the following Omegon products: Article numberNameIncludes the following adapterAdapters are also available separately.62564Pro pier for mounts and binoculars- without adapter - 85076for (H)EQ5 and similar mounts85074“Skywatcher” mount ad...
🪛 Which version fits which mount?
The connections between telescope tripods and mounts have simply evolved over time. There are no fixed standards, but at least quite similar dimensions are used across different brands for similarly constructed mounts (More information here). Thus, four differ...
🚀 Setup and levelling
Open the clamping lever. It has a spring mechanism: Pull the lever along the screw axis to change its orientation. Fold out the legs. This may require a little jolting. Place the pier tripod at the observation site – initially without the adapter and mount.Scr...
🧽 Care and Cleaning
After use on damp nights with dew or frost, please allow to air dry in a heated room to ensure no moisture remains that could promote rust. Wipe away any dirt with a soft, slightly damp cloth if necessary.
⚠️Security and Copyright
🇬🇧 Safety instructions for mounts and tripods
Handle the tripod legs carefully when folding and unfolding them to avoid pinching your fingers. When attaching and detaching counterweights, mounts, or other heavy parts, be careful that nothing can fall on your feet. Operate all clamps carefully to prevent...