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Fig. 9

Fig. 8

FINDERSCOPE ASSEMBLY

INSERTING EYEPIECE (Fig. 10)

1) Unscrew the thumbscrews on the end of the focus 
    tube to remove the plastic endcap.
2) Insert diagonal and re-tighten thumbscrews 
    to hold diagonal in place.
3) Loosen the thumbscrews on the diagonal.
4) Insert the desired eyepiece into diagonal 
    and secure by re-tightening 
    thumbscrews.

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

EYEPIECE  ASSEMBLY

FINDERSCOPE ALLIGNMENT

ATTACHING THE FINDERSCOPE (Fig. 8, 9)

1) Locate finderscope optical assembly.
2)  Remove the two knurled thumbscrews 
     near the end of the telescope main tube.
3) Position the finderscope bracket over 
    the screws in the telescope main body.
4) Secure the finderscope bracket with the 
    two knurled thumbscrews.

These fixed magnification scopes mounted on the optical tube are very 
useful accessories. When they are correctly aligned with the telescope, 
objects can be quickly located and brought to the centre of the field. 
Alignment is best done outdoors in day light when it's easier to locate 
objects. If it is necessary to refocus your finderscope, sight on an object 
that is at least 500 yards (metres) away. Twist the end of the finderscope 
until focus is reached (Fig.11). 

1)  Choose a distant object that is at least 500 yards away 
     and point the main telescope at the object. Adjust the 
     telescope so that the object is in the centre of the view 
     in your eyepiece. 
2)  Check the finderscope to see if the object centred in the 
     main telescope view is centred on the crosshairs. 
3)  Use the three alignment screws to centre the finderscope 
     crosshairs on the object (Fig.12). 

Summary of Contents for 707AZ2

Page 1: ...ap Sun Shade Objective Lens Telescope Main Tube Finderscope Finderscope Bracket Finderscope Alignment Screws Focus Locking Screw Eyepiece Diagonal Focus Tube Focus Knob Altitude Fine adjustment Contro...

Page 2: ...5 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Read the entire instructions carefully before beginning Your telesope should be assembled during daylight hours Choose a large open area to wo...

Page 3: ...the top of each tripod leg to the bottom of the yoke mount using the machine screws with the washers and wingnuts Align each leg so that the hinge for the accessory tray faces inwards Be careful not...

Page 4: ...e two knurled thumbscrews These fixed magnification scopes mounted on the optical tube are very useful accessories When they are correctly aligned with the telescope objects can be quickly located and...

Page 5: ...b With some telescopes it can also be inserted between the focuser and the diagonal and in this position it gives even greater magnification For example a Barlow which is 2X when inserted after the d...

Page 6: ...therefore the stars are constantly moving so to track with this mount you need to constantly nudge the optical tube in both azimuth and altitude to keep the object in the field In reference material...

Page 7: ...bit from person to person is less until your eyes become fully dark adapted and decreases as you get older To determine an exit pupil you divide the diameter of the primary of your telescope in mm by...

Page 8: ...also affects images Astronomy is an outdoor activity The best conditions will have still air and obviously a clear view of the sky It is not necessary that the sky be cloud free Often broken cloud con...

Page 9: ...New York 1984 Astrophotography An Introduction by H J P Arnold Sky Publishing Corp Cambridge MA Sky Telescope Observer s Guides Series ed Leif J Robinson 1995 Observational References Magazines Astro...

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