Gordon 92444 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual Download

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REFRACTOR TELESCOPE

900mm Focal Length - 60mm Aperture

Model 92444

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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Summary of Contents for 92444

Page 1: ...ight com Copyright 2004 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent...

Page 2: ...areas invite accidents SKU 92444 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 2 UNPACKING When unpacking check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 15 are included If...

Page 3: ...ccessories that may be attached to it and possibly cause a fire 4 When using the Telescope always cover the Finder Scope with the correct Solar Filter Although small in aperture this instrument has en...

Page 4: ...supplied by the operator 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS DESCRIPTIONS 1 NOTE It is recommended that you first familiarize yourself with the main parts of the Telescope prior to assembling and operatin...

Page 5: ...ar Diagonal also allows convenient and comfortable viewing when the Telescope is pointed at or near the zenith i e directly overhead The resulting image is right side up but will be reversed from left...

Page 6: ...o longer be sharply focused See Figure B 13 1 5x Erect Image Eyepiece 24 When using an astronomical Telescope the image will appear erect but as a mirrored image The 1 5x Erect Image Eyepiece serves t...

Page 7: ...o firmly tighten the Wing Screws to ensure proper stability of the Tripod 10 See Figure C TRIPOD 10 WING SCREW 28 WING SCREW 28 WING SCREW 28 CENTER SUPPORT BRACE 14 ACCESSORY TRAY 27 FIGURE C To Atta...

Page 8: ...ion Slow Motion Control was attached See Figure E DECLINATION SLOW MOTION CONTROL 8 SET SCREW RIGHT ASCENSION SLOW MOTION CONTROL 9 SET SCREW SET SCREW CABLE HOLDER FIGURE E To Attach The Optical Tube...

Page 9: ...Diagonal Mirror in place with the Thumb Screw located on the side of the Focuser See Figure G To Attach The 1 5x Erect Image Eyepiece Or 3x Barlow Lens 1 The Telescope features a 1 5x Erect Image Eyep...

Page 10: ...2 onto the mounting bracket on the top of the Optical Tube 19 Then retighten the two Set Screws to lock the Finderscope in place See Figure I To Align The Finderscope 1 Attach the 20mm Eyepiece 21 to...

Page 11: ...location NOTE If you do not know your latitude it can be found on most road atlases of your area See Figure J 2 There are two ways to move the Telescope in declination north south For large and quick...

Page 12: ...adjust the focus with an Eyepiece 21 22 of lower magnification and then change the Eyepiece to another one having the required magnification Whenever the Eyepiece is changed readjust the focus 2 Adju...

Page 13: ...2 When cleaning The Telescope is a precision optical instrument and should be kept away from dust and moisture Should the lenses become dirty blow off the dust particles before cleaning the lenses The...

Page 14: ...THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATE...

Page 15: ...l Head Mounting Screw 2 Finderscope 16 Tripod Mounting Head 3 Bracket 17 Right Ascension Locking Screw 4 Focus Knob 18 Declination Locking Screw 5 Star Diagonal Mirror 19 Optical Tube 6 Equatorial Mou...