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CHAPTER 3 - ASSEMBLING YOUR ULTIMA 2000
The Ultima 2000 is a sophisticated computerized telescope with the GO TO function. The Ultima 2000 can be used in
either Altazimuth mode or Equatorial mode (optional wedge #93655 is required). In addition, the Ultima comes standard
with Starbright
®
coatings, an enhanced multi-layer coating on the primary and secondary mirrors for increased reflectivity.
Also, the corrector plate is fully coated to allow maximum light transmission. The Ultima 2000 is shipped in three boxes.
One contains the telescope, one contains the tripod and the third contains the standard accessories, which are:
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26mm Plössl Ocular 1-1/4"
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Visual Back 1-1/4"
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Star Diagonal, Prism 1-1/4"
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7x50mm Finderscope with Bracket
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Lens Cap
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Standard counterweights (1 sliding weight, four small weights)
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no tool bolts for attaching the telescope to the tripod
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bolts for attaching the telescope to the optional wedge
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diameter rod for azimuth clutch adjustment
The Ultima telescope should be set up indoors the first time so that it is easy to identify the various parts and familiarize
yourself with the correct assembly procedure before attempting it outdoors.
Remove the tripod and telescope from their respective boxes. Remove all the accessories as well. Save the boxes since
you may want to ship your telescope at some time in the future.
Setting Up the Tripod
For maximum rigidity, the Celestron field tripod has a leg support bracket. This bracket fits snugly against the tripod legs,
increasing stability while reducing vibration and flexure. However, the tripod is shipped with each arm of the leg support
bracket in between the legs so the tripod legs can collapse. To set up the tripod:
1.
Hold the tripod with the head up and the legs pointed toward the ground.
2.
Pull the legs away from the central column until they will not separate any further. A small stop on the top of each
tripod leg presses against the tripod head to indicate maximum separation.
3.
Rotate the tension knob (located underneath the support bracket on the central column) clockwise until it is close to
the bottom of the central column.
4.
Turn the leg support bracket until the cups on the end of each bracket are directly underneath each leg.
5.
Rotate the tension knob clockwise until the bracket is secure against the tripod legs. Do not over tighten.
