How do i know if my skywatcher 127 goto is alighning scope properley in daytime

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Where would I get a indepth manual for this telescope please? It's a Skywatcher 13065EQ2 My husband got it for his birthday and it seems a lot more complicated than he thought! Any help would be...

Well you bought him an equatorial mount that must first be polar aligned in order to be used properly. A local Astronomy club can also help you figure out the scope.

Skywatcher manuals are on this web site--
http://www.skywatcher.com/swtinc/customer_support.php?class1=1

Jun 26, 2011 • Optics

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I just purchased a northstar, goto telescope, model 78-8876. I purchased it second hand. When I try to turn on the power on, I have to keep the power button pressed down to have power, I let go, the power...

Obviously either your hand controller is broken and or a circuit inside the scope.

Here is Bushnell's repair web site:
http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-warranty.html

Apr 10, 2011 • Bushnell NorthStar 78-7880 (190 x 78.74mm)...

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I have skywatcher 127 goto telescope.I have problems aligning the telescope ,when trying the 2 star alignment procedure.Should i be in a large open space instead of my back garden.Thankyou

Yes because you will not be able to CENTER (or see) the two alignment stars,

Mar 08, 2011 • Optics

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I just bought a used 114 from someone, cant see anything out of it at all. read instructions, cannot figure it out. help!

Can you see something in the distance during the daytime?

Did you do the training, set the TIME
Did you do a two star alignment?

You must follow the setup procedure exactly for the scope to have accurate gotos.

Get the manual out and read it several times. You can practice inside just to get familiar with how the scope operates.

Sep 07, 2010 • Celestron NexStar 114GT (269 x 114mm)...

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I just purchased a Celestron 127MM reflector AstroScope telescope, for my son. He assembled the scope, put on the 39mm. eye piece on the telescope, and know he says is "all I see through the eye piece is...

It is NOT in focus.

Take the scope outside during the daytime and practice focusing on a distant object. Turn the focusing knob until you get a sharp image in the eyepiece.

Aug 30, 2010 • Celestron PowerSeeker 127 EQ 21049 (750 x...

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I need 3 reasons for whythese problem occur and 3 suggestions for remdiation: 1-alignment 2- localization targets 3- focusing 4- tracking

1. Failure to follow the manual and do all the initial setup. Time, date, and site, and usually training the motors.

2. I don't understand #2.

3. Focus until the stars are pinpoints of light. If you see donuts with a dark center you are NOT in focus. Practice during the daytime on a distant object using the eyepiece with the largest number written on it. The moon should be your first target at night.

4. Many things, broken gears, failure to train the scope, grease on the clutches, hand controller is set for terrestrial viewing instead of astronomical viewing so tracking is NOT turned on.

Read my TIPS about GOTO scopes in my profile page.

Jul 02, 2010 • Optics

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The view disappears when the eyepiece is inserted. There is no change in focus at all.

You must FIRST put the eyepiece in and THEN focus.

Take the scope outside during the daytime. Put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the focuser. DO NOT use the 2x barlow if you have one.

Practice focusing on a distant object. These articles may also help you.

http://www.texasastro.org/telescope.php

http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=810

and watch this Celestron video: for the 127 EQ very similar to your telescope:
http://www.celestron.com/c3/support_setup_videos.php

Dec 31, 2009 • Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ (100 x 114mm)...

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I need a manual for a skywatcher 127 auto- tracker MAK90 telescope. The manual that came was terrible, The images I see are worse than looking with my eyes.

You already have the manual. Take the scope back and get a replacement.

Aug 14, 2009 • Optics

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Be sure that the telescope is configured for EQ SOUTH mode to tell it is in the southern hemisphere. Once a star alignment is completed NEVER manually move the telescope. Use only the control panel to slew. Everytime the telescope is move by hand, the motors do not know it has been done, and assume it is still pointing at the old direction. Check the manual for setup.
Here: http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/files/downloads/NexStar_SLT_manual.pdf

Apr 06, 2008 • Celestron NexStar 130 SLT (306 x 130mm)...

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what scope do you have as your picture suggests you have a dobsonian 10 inch. get back to me with your real scope and i will be able to help you

Dec 27, 2007 • Celestron StarHopper 10 Telescope

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You really can not verify goto alignment without stars. You can use planetarium software and roughly align and check

Anonymous Dec 19, 2012

Thank you for reply Thank you for reply
Anonymous Dec 21, 2012

Thanks Steve B I wiil give it a go Thanks Steve B I wiil give it a go

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Answer 2 · 4/18/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Apr 18, 2009

SOURCE: GoTo Problem

Be sure that the telescope is configured for EQ SOUTH mode to tell it is in the southern hemisphere. Once a star alignment is completed NEVER manually move the telescope. Use only the control panel to slew. Everytime the telescope is move by hand, the motors do not know it has been done, and assume it is still pointing at the old direction. Check the manual for setup.
Here: http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/files/downloads/NexStar_SLT_manual.pdf

Joe Lalumia aka TelescopeMan

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Posted on Aug 30, 2009

SOURCE: I need a manual for a skywatcher 127 auto- tracker

You already have the manual. Take the scope back and get a replacement.

Joe Lalumia aka TelescopeMan

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Posted on May 07, 2010

SOURCE: having a clear sky last night i took my new scope

Stars are ALWAYS pinpoints of light when the scope is focused no matter how much magnification is applied.

You are NOT focused properly -- when you are you cannot see the secondary mirror or the "spider" bracket that holds the mirror.

You will NEVER see a star as a disk, only as a pinpoint light. If you are seeing what looks like a donut with a dark center you are not focused.

Testimonial: "thanks for the info "

Joe Lalumia aka TelescopeMan

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Posted on Mar 08, 2011

SOURCE: I have skywatcher 127 goto

Yes because you will not be able to CENTER (or see) the two alignment stars,

Answer 3 · 4/18/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Apr 18, 2009

SOURCE: GoTo Problem

Be sure that the telescope is configured for EQ SOUTH mode to tell it is in the southern hemisphere. Once a star alignment is completed NEVER manually move the telescope. Use only the control panel to slew. Everytime the telescope is move by hand, the motors do not know it has been done, and assume it is still pointing at the old direction. Check the manual for setup.
Here: http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/files/downloads/NexStar_SLT_manual.pdf

Answer 4 · 8/30/2009 12:00:00 AM

Joe Lalumia aka TelescopeMan

3186 Answers
Posted on Aug 30, 2009

SOURCE: I need a manual for a skywatcher 127 auto- tracker

You already have the manual. Take the scope back and get a replacement.

Answer 5 · 5/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Joe Lalumia aka TelescopeMan

3186 Answers
Posted on May 07, 2010

SOURCE: having a clear sky last night i took my new scope

Stars are ALWAYS pinpoints of light when the scope is focused no matter how much magnification is applied.

You are NOT focused properly -- when you are you cannot see the secondary mirror or the "spider" bracket that holds the mirror.

You will NEVER see a star as a disk, only as a pinpoint light. If you are seeing what looks like a donut with a dark center you are not focused.

Testimonial: "thanks for the info "

Answer 6 · 3/8/2011 12:00:00 AM

Joe Lalumia aka TelescopeMan

3186 Answers
Posted on Mar 08, 2011

SOURCE: I have skywatcher 127 goto

Yes because you will not be able to CENTER (or see) the two alignment stars,

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Where would I get a indepth manual for this telescope please? It's a Skywatcher 13065EQ2 My husband got it for his birthday and it seems a lot more complicated than he thought! Any help would be...

I just purchased a northstar, goto telescope, model 78-8876. I purchased it second hand. When I try to turn on the power on, I have to keep the power button pressed down to have power, I let go, the power...

I have skywatcher 127 goto telescope.I have problems aligning the telescope ,when trying the 2 star alignment procedure.Should i be in a large open space instead of my back garden.Thankyou

I just bought a used 114 from someone, cant see anything out of it at all. read instructions, cannot figure it out. help!

I just purchased a Celestron 127MM reflector AstroScope telescope, for my son. He assembled the scope, put on the 39mm. eye piece on the telescope, and know he says is "all I see through the eye piece is...

I need 3 reasons for whythese problem occur and 3 suggestions for remdiation: 1-alignment 2- localization targets 3- focusing 4- tracking

The view disappears when the eyepiece is inserted. There is no change in focus at all.

I need a manual for a skywatcher 127 auto- tracker MAK90 telescope. The manual that came was terrible, The images I see are worse than looking with my eyes.

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