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RP-200 TELESCOPE
Instruction Manual
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HAUPPAUGE NY 11788
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Carson Optical
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TM Congratulations on your purchase of a Carson RP-200 Red Planet Series telescope. This telescope features an easy-to-use design and high perfor- Table of Contents: mance optics that are perfect for amateur astronomers looking to explore the wonders of outer space. Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you assemble and use your telescope correctly . When used properly , your Red TM Planet telescope should provide years of ex citing ob servations of the uni- 3 Box Contents
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Key to Figures 1-6: Fig.5 1. Objective Lens 2. Lens Shade 3. Optical Tube Assembly 4. 8x21mm Erecting Finder Scope 5. Eyepiece 6. Focus Knobs 7. Optical T ube Saddle Plate 8. Altitude Adjustment Flexible Cable 9. Horizontal Adjustment Flexible Cable 10. Horizon Mount 1 1. Horizon Mount Base 12. T ripod Legs 13. Eyepiece Holder Thumb Screw 14. Optical T ube Assembly T ripod Connector 15. Saddle Plate Lock 16. Altitude Dial 17. Focuser Draw T ube 18. 45° Corner Lens 19. Mo
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Attaching the Finder Scope: Assembly of your Red Planet T elescope: There are two finder scope bracket mounting bolts (Fig. 4-24) located at the end of the optical tube near the eyepiece assembly . Remove the nuts and set Setting Up Your Tripod: aside. Place the finder scope bracket (Fig. 4-25) onto the mounting bolts, The aluminum tripod comes preassembled and ready-to-use. Remove the replace the nuts and tighten down securely to the optical tube. Make sure the tripod from the box and
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• Once the object is centered in the field of view , turn the focus knobs Calculating Power: (Fig. 1-6) until the image is clear and sharp. If the focus knobs are locked, loosen the focuser draw tube lock (Fig. 5-23) before turning The magnification of a telescope depends on both the focal length of your the knobs. telescope as well as the eyepiece you use. There is a simple formula you can • Y ou will notice that the object you are viewing will slowly move use to determine the
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Care and Maintenance of Y our T elescope: Warnings: Cleaning: • Never use this telescope (or its viewfinder) to look directly at or • Always replace dust covers and lens caps when not in use. This will near the sun. V iewing the sun can cause instant and irreversible minimize the amount of dust and debris that gets into your telescope. eye damage. • Cleaning should be performed only if absolutely necessary . If dust • Always supervise children when using this teles
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Warranty Procedure: Provide proof of purchase. A receipt or other dated proof of purchase must be included with merchandise being returned for a warranty claim to be pro- cessed. Call or write for authorization. Before returning any product for a warranty claim, a Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained. No merchan- dise will be accepted without an RA, and failure to obtain an RA will prevent or delay processing of the warranty claim. T o obtain an RA call 631-963- 5000, or
