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Instruction Manual

 

 

 

Cassini 76 DOB 

English version 8.2014 Rev A 

Summary of Contents for Cassini 76 DOB

Page 1: ...1 Instruction Manual Cassini 76 DOB English version 8 2014 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...he focuser The focuser moves up and down to get a precise focused image At the focuser one can use the supplied accessories Different accessories combinations give different results such as different image magnifications or correct image for example But all this will be explained in detail in the next pages 3 Assembly Your telescope comes fully assembled The tube and the dobsonian mount were assem...

Page 3: ... page 5 If friction adjustment is required in the azimuth axis use a nut wrench not supplied to release or tighten the axis nut figure 3 Figure 2 Telescope pointing up at the zenith Figure 3 Adjust telescope movement on the central nut Figure 4 Hand knob to fix the telescope Figure 5 Insert the eyepiece in the focuser and tighten the side thumbscrew Figure 6 Erecting eyepiece for terrestrial view ...

Page 4: ...nator between illumated and dark surfaces 4 2 Jupiter is the biggest planet of our solar system It is also on of the favorite targets for beginners Galileo was able to discover that the four tiny dots that turn around the planet were in fact part of Jupiters system of moons With this telescope you will be able not only to see Jupiter s planet disc with its two major discernible bands but also its ...

Page 5: ... example for our telescope and the supplied eyepieces Telescope focal length is 300mm H20 eyepiece focal length is 20 mm 300𝑚𝑚 20𝑚𝑚 15 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 This means that the H20 eyepiece provides a 15x power magnification This seems low but try it you will see a a bright image with some very good detail 5 2 Barlow Lens The barlow lens is a very interesting device It is a negative lens that multiplies the teles...

Page 6: ...copes are compatible with all telescope eyepieces from different manufacturers as long as the eyepiece is a 1 25 or 31 75mm size eyepiece If you would like to test an eyepiece from a fellow astronomer go ahead Different eyepieces provide different visual experiences Q I want to use my telescope to take pictures A This telescope is designed for visual use It doesn t mean it can t be used for photog...

Page 7: ...e for astronomical observing and when used outside at night Observing from inside the house or during the day is not usually possible The dust caps must first be removed and an eyepiece inserted before you can start observing Are you sure you have you removed all the dust caps not just the small ones If you have not then no light will enter the telescope and everything will appear black Annotation...

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