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IN 255 Rev. D 01/09

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Goscope

 70

#9794

  Portable Altazimuth Refractor Telescope

Figure 1. 

The GoScope 70.

Eyepiece

Diagonal

EZ Finder II 

reflex sight

Objective lens

Focus 

knob

Leg clamp

Azimuth 

lock knob

Handle

Elevator shaft 

lock knob

Elevator shaft 

adjustment crank

Mounting 

block

Содержание GOSCOPE 70

Страница 1: ... telescope com Corporate Offices 831 763 7000 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 Orion GoScope 70 9794 Portable Altazimuth Refractor Telescope Figure 1 The GoScope 70 Eyepiece Diagonal EZ Finder II reflex sight Objective lens Focus knob Leg clamp Azimuth lock knob Handle Elevator shaft lock knob Elevator shaft adjustment crank Mounting block ...

Страница 2: ...rmly tighten the connection 4 Attach the 45 erect image diagonal to the optical tube First remove the caps from the diagonal and unthread the cover on the rear of the GoScope The knurled ring on the diagonal connects to the threads on the rear of the GoScope Figure 3 Tighten this ring firmly If you wish to change the orientation of the diagonal for a more com fortable viewing angle you must first ...

Страница 3: ... and become difficult to point Once the telescope is pointing where you wish you can re tighten the azimuth lock knob and rotate the handle clockwise to lock the tripod position into place For additional tripod height you can extend the elevator shaft of the tripod First loosen the elevator shaft lock knob and use the hand crank to raise or lower the telescope to the desired height Figure 1 Tighte...

Страница 4: ...ally a dimmer setting is used under dark skies and a bright setting is used under light polluted skies or daylight At the end of your observing session be sure to turn the power knob counterclockwise until it clicks off When the two white dots on the EZ Finder II s body and power knob are lined up the EZ Finder II is turned off Aligning the EZ Finder II Reflex Sight When the EZ Finder II is proper...

Страница 5: ...ips will help you get started Choosing an Observing Site When selecting a location for observing get as far away as possible from direct artificial light such as street lights porch lights and automobile headlights The glare from these lights will greatly impair your dark adapted night vision Set up on a grass or dirt surface not asphalt because asphalt radiates heat which disturbs the surrounding...

Страница 6: ...ible but will likely appear star like Because planets are quite small in apparent size optional higher power eyepieces are recommended and often needed for detailed observations Not all the planets are gen erally visible at any one time C The Stars Stars will appear like twinkling points of light Even powerful telescopes cannot magnify stars to appear as more than a point of light You can however ...

Страница 7: ...issue never directly on the optics Wipe the lens gently in a circular motion then remove any excess fluid with a fresh lens tissue Oily fingerprints and smudges may be removed using this method Use caution rubbing too hard may scratch the lens For the large surface of the objective lens clean only a small area at a time using a fresh lens tis sue on each area Never reuse tissues Specifications Obj...

Страница 8: ... Watsonville CA 95076 If the product is not registered proof of purchase such as a copy of the original invoice is required This warranty does not apply if in Orion s judgment the instrument has been abused mishandled or modified nor does it apply to normal wear and tear This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For further warr...

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