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Video
and images:
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| 1.
Video showing ease
of use. |
| 2.
View of azimuth circle assembly. |
| 3.
Drawing for Apertura style altitude circle. |
| 4.
Azimuth & altitude setting circle assembly
drawing. |
2 This above view is prior version, before leveling feet.
3. Below is an Apertura style altitude bearing for 12".
Custom size 90 degree arcs for other bearings.
| Looking to
fix Apertura's fast azimuth motion?
Easy to use:
- Set your
telescope down, no need to polar align.
- Point your
telescope tube north, either using Polaris or a compass.
- Rotate
the setting circle to align 0 with the pointer on your rocker
box board.
- Level the
mount with the integrated leveling feet. A physical bubble level
or app works.
- Done. Easiest
polar alignment imaginable.
Simple
attachment to your mount:
- Remove
factory ground board feet.
- Screw the
setting circle assembly onto ground board's existing foot holes.
- Glue, screw,
Velcro or strap altitude circle in place.
- Done.
The azimuth
circle's inside diameter is 1/2" smaller than your mount's
ground board, making the circle captive under the board's edge.
The circle rides freely, with three Teflon pads along the inside
edge keeping it centered and easy to move. Once aligned north,
tighten one thumb screw to lock in place.
This video has a prior
lock bolt style, but show how quick and easy alignment is.
Azimuth
circles, two versions:
What do we need from you?
1. Outside
diameter of ground board.
2.
Distance from ground board outside edge to center of a foot.
3. Altitude bearing type and size, we'll ask after your order
is received.
All parts included: Altitude and azimuth setting circles with
pointers, leveling feet, all necessary screws and bolts. Baltic
birch plywood, Comes light sanded, you finish, place azimuth
setting circle in new ground board, attach altitude setting
circle, screw in pointers and attach to your mount ground board.
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