Orion SKYWATCHER 9024 Instruction Manual page 12

Figure 2b. Telescope is now balanced on the R.A. axis. That
Figure 2a. Balancing the telescope with respect to the R.A.
is, when hands are released, counterweight shaft remains
axis by sliding the counterweight along its shaft.
horizontal.
Figure 2c. Preparing the telescope to be balanced on the
Figure 2d. Balancing the telescope with respect to the Dec.
Dec. axis by first releasing the Dec. lock knob.
axis. As shown here, the telescope is out of balance (tilting).
Figure 2e. Telescope is now balanced on the Dec. axis, i.e.,
it remains horizontal when hands are released.
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