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Starscope on equatorial mount
Instruction manual
Contents
Unpacking and checking the contents of the package ..................................5
Assembly ........................................................................................................7
Assembling the Tripod ...................................................................................8
Attaching the dew cap to the optical tube (refracting telescopes only) .........9
Assembing the Mount and mounting the optical tube .................................10
Attaching the optical tube to the mount (Starscope 609) ............................14
Attaching the tube clamp to the mount (all models except Starscope 609) 15
Attaching the viewfinder telescope ..............................................................16
Adjusting the latitude ....................................................................................17
Balancing telescope and mount ...................................................................18
Aligning the viewfinder telescope .................................................................20
Polar Alignment ............................................................................................21
Using accessories on the eyepiece side ......................................................22
Highest and lowest useful magnification......................................................23
Observing with the telescope .......................................................................24
Optional accessories ....................................................................................25
Maintenance and cleaning ...........................................................................26
Observation examples ..................................................................................27
Frequently asked questions ........................................................................28
Technical Data ..............................................................................................29
Appendix: Models with preassembled tripod ..............................................31
Note: The pictures in this manual show different devices.