How do you use Celestron Motor Drive?

The Celestron single-axis motor drive runs on a 9V battery, so there are no cords to get in the way. The drive can be used in either the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. To change hemispheres (reverse the motor’s direction), simply flip the North/South (N/S) switch on the face of the motor drive.

What does a motor drive on a telescope do?

A motor drive allows tracking of celestial objects. Tracking corrects for rotation of the earth by rotating the telescope at about the speed of an hour hand on a clock. The single axis drive unit is known as a clock drive. For polar-aligned equatorial mounts, the motor drive will correct for earth’s rotation.

What is telescope resolution?

In astronomy: Telescopic observations. The angular resolving power (or resolution) of a telescope is the smallest angle between close objects that can be seen clearly to be separate. Resolution is limited by the wave nature of light.

What is a RA motor?

RA motor for EQ-2 These economical single axis (R.A.) DC motor drives are designed to compensate for the earth’s rotation. Their rotation speed matches the earth’s rotation rate for stars to appear stationary in telescope eyepiece. With the 9 volt alkaline battery (included) installed, it lasts up to 40 hours.

What can I See with the Celestron PowerSeeker 127eq?

Discover our Solar System with the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ! You’ll be ready to observe in minutes thanks to the quick and easy no-tool setup. The 127EQ provides bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more for great nighttime viewing.

How do I change the direction of the Celestron single-axis motor?

The Celestron single-axis motor drive runs on a 9V battery, so there are no cords to get in the way. The drive can be used in either the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. To change hemispheres (reverse the motor’s direction), simply flip the North/South (N/S) switch on the face of the motor drive. It is also simple to change the speed of the motor.

What is Celestron solar safe?

Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is GUARANTEED SAFE for direct solar observation and has been independently tested by SAI Global Assurance Services. Add right ascension (RA) tracking capabilities to any Celestron AstroMaster or PowerSeeker equatorial telescope, or any set-up that uses a Celestron CG-2 or CG-3 equatorial mount.

What is included in the PowerSeeker Mount?

The PowerSeeker mount comes with two slow motion control knobs that allow you to make fine pointing adjustments to the telescope in both Right Ascension and Declination axes, also referred to as RA and DEC. Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, a finderscope, and a 3x Barlow lens.