Saxon Mini Dob, Instruction Manual

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Setting up your Saxon Mini Dob
1. Remove the telescope and accessories from the box.
Set the assembled telescope and base on a stable surface.
2. Locate the eyepiece. Loosen the eyepiece lock screws and slide
the chrome barrel of the eyepiece into the focus tube. Tighten the
screws to hold the eyepiece in place.
3. Remove the dust cap on the optical tube before viewing.
Operating your Saxon Mini Dob
Positioning your telescope
You can position your telescope to your desired angle by moving the
optical tube up and down in altitude, or by swiveling the telescope
around the base in azimuth.
To do so:
1. Make sure that the Lock Nut is loosen by turning it counter-
clockwise and holding the Tube End.
2. Adjust the optical tube to point towards your desired object by
moving the Tube End.
3. Tighten the Lock Nut to ensure the telescope stays in position.
It may be necessary to readjust the Lock Nut when accessories are
added to, or removed from the optical tube.