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Summary of Contents for 102mm

Page 1: ...80mm Wide View Spotting Scope 52260 102mm Wide View Spotting Scope 52270 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...stron spotting scope is designed to give you hours of fun and rewarding observations There are however a few things to consider before using your spotting scope that will ensure your safety and protec...

Page 3: ...head Keep in mind that the platform is not on the tripod at this time Tighten the screw located on the under side of the platform until tight Just in front of the 1 4x20 screw is a small peg used to...

Page 4: ...is attached The basic Celestron Wide View comes standard with the following accessories 80mm Wide View 102mm Wide View 20mm Plossl Eyepiece 1 1 4 20x 25mm Plossl Eyepiece 1 1 4 20x 10mm Plossl Eyepie...

Page 5: ...de the chrome barrel of the 45 Erect Image Diagonal into the focuser barrel 4 Tighten the thumbscrew on the focuser to hold it in place 5 Loosen the thumbscrew on the eyepiece holder of the 45 Erect I...

Page 6: ...spotting scope at your target and center it in the eyepiece of the spotting scope 3 Adjust the screws on the finder bracket until the cross hairs in the finder are centered on the target 4 Tighten eac...

Page 7: ...ety of eyepieces as optional accessories To determine the magnification of each eyepiece used with your spotting scope see the section Calculating Magnification at the end of this manual In addition t...

Page 8: ...cope To minimize the need to clean your spotting scope replace all lens covers after use The spotting scope can be left on a tripod for display purposes or returned to its shipping carton Since the re...

Page 9: ...their fullest under adverse conditions Calculating Magnification Power You can change the magnification of your spotting scope simply by changing the eyepiece also called an ocular To determine the m...

Page 10: ...ubjects photographically you need to set your shutter speed accordingly Most 35mm SLR cameras offer through the lens metering which lets you know if your picture is under or overexposed Adjustments fo...

Page 11: ...lly Observing the Moon In the night sky the Moon is a prime target for your first look because it is extremely bright and easy to find Often it is tempting to look at the Moon when it is full At this...

Page 12: ...ing at the night sky for awhile you may want to try photographing it If you do start with a nice bright object like the Moon To photograph the Moon 1 Attach your spotting scope to a stable platform li...

Page 13: ...ng debris Strokes should go from the center of the lens to the outer edge Do not rub in circles You can use commercially made lens cleaner or mix your own A good cleaning solution is isopropyl alcohol...

Page 14: ...dling or unauthorized repair Further product malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear is not covered by this warranty CELESTRON DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHETHER OF MERCHANTAB...

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Page 16: ...eet Torrance CA 90503 310 328 9560 310 212 5835 FAX Web site http www celestron com Copyright 2002 Celestron All rights reserved Products or instructions may change without notice or obligation Printe...

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