How to Attach the Equatorial Mount to the Tripod on the Celestron Firstscope 114 Short Telescope

Attaching the equatorial mount to the tripod is part of the tripod setup for the Celestron Firstscope 114 Short Telescope. By following these steps, you will be able to accomplish the task with little difficulty.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Secure the flange between the two top portions of the tripod legs on the equatorial mount's tripod head.
2. Put the screw through one of the tripod's legs and flange. The screw should extend out the other side.
3. Put the washer and nut over the screw and tighten them.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the other two legs.
5. Fine-tune the tripod's height.
6. Tighten the tightening screws all the way.

Tips & Warnings

• The legs must be extended before the equatorial mount is attached. If not, the inner legs will be difficult to slide down.

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