The RA and or Declination motor covers vibrate loudly on my Advanced GT ...

Some vibration of these covers is normal. If it is excessive or bugs you, here are a few things you can do.Tighten the screws holding the halves of the covers...

The RA and or Declination motor covers vibrate loudly on my Advanced GT ...

Some vibration of these covers is normal. If it is excessive or bugs you, here are a few things you can do.Tighten the screws holding the halves of the covers...

Why can’t I see the latitude index on my Advanced GT (CG-5) mount?

The latitude index mark is used set your latitude for polar alignment purposes.Unfortunately, the Advanced GT (CG-5) mount’s index is a small raised arrow cast in the same metal and...

Why can’t I see the latitude index on my Advanced GT (CG-5) mount?

The latitude index mark is used set your latitude for polar alignment purposes.Unfortunately, the Advanced GT (CG-5) mount’s index is a small raised arrow cast in the same metal and...

The CGE polar finderscope’s reticle pattern of constellations and stars ...

Nothing. The CGE’s polar finderscope has an etched pattern on a reticle in its optics to make quick polar alignment easier. In order to do this, the reticle puts together...

The CGE polar finderscope’s reticle pattern of constellations and stars ...

Nothing. The CGE’s polar finderscope has an etched pattern on a reticle in its optics to make quick polar alignment easier. In order to do this, the reticle puts together...

What’s the best way to use my CPC telescope's clutches?

The CPC has clutches on both the azimuth and altitudes axes. The great advantage is that the scope can be freely moved by hand.When driven, they must be "snug tight"...

What’s the best way to use my CPC telescope's clutches?

The CPC has clutches on both the azimuth and altitudes axes. The great advantage is that the scope can be freely moved by hand.When driven, they must be "snug tight"...

My CPC wobbles when I put it on the tripod. How do I fix this?

The CPC tripod and mount are attached to one another by three bolts that are part of the tripod assembly. In order to make assembly easier, especially in the dark,...

My CPC wobbles when I put it on the tripod. How do I fix this?

The CPC tripod and mount are attached to one another by three bolts that are part of the tripod assembly. In order to make assembly easier, especially in the dark,...

Why does my NexStar* hand control say Transmit Data?

It appears that your hand control is stuck in programming mode. Fortunately, it is an easy fix: 1. Cycle the power of your scope. This will often clear the condition....

Why does my NexStar* hand control say Transmit Data?

It appears that your hand control is stuck in programming mode. Fortunately, it is an easy fix: 1. Cycle the power of your scope. This will often clear the condition....