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RP-100 TELESCOPE
Instruction Manual
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TM Congratulations on your purchase of a Carson RP-100 Red Planet Series telescope. This telescope features an easy-to-use design and high perfor- Table of Contents: mance optics that are perfect for beginning astronomers looking to explore the wonders of outer space and the world around them. Please read this man- Introduction ual carefully to ensure that you assemble and use your telescope correctly. TM When used properly, your Red Planet telescope should provide years of 3 Box Contents
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Key to Figures 1-8: Assembly of your Red Planet Telescope: 1. 10x30mm Finder Scope Setting Up Your Tripod: 2. Focuser The aluminum tripod comes preassembled and ready-to-use. Remove the 3. Eyepiece tripod from the box and pull apart the legs. Gently push down the tripod 4. Focus Knobs braces (Fig. 6-21) until they are in the lowest position. T urn the tightening 5. Optical Tube Assembly ring (Fig. 6-20) (located at the center of the tripod brace) clockwise to lock 6. U Mount the trip
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Attaching the Eyepieces: Calculating Power: Insert the Huygenian 20mm eyepiece (Fig. 4-3) into the focuser (Fig. 4-2) and tighten down using the focuser locking screw (Fig. 4-15). The magnification of a telescope depends on both the focal length of your telescope as well as the eyepiece you use. There is a simple formula you can TM You have now completed the assembly of your Red Planet telescope. use to determine the magnification you are using at any given time. Simply W e will now n
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to adjust to the dark before making observations. Using a red Using the T elescope: filtered flashlight to view charts and your telescope components is recommended to preserve your night sight. The best viewing Once you have properly assembled and aligned your telescope you are finally conditions are when the sky is inky black. ready to start using it. • Hazy skies, pollution, clouds and moisture can all af fect the clarity • T o locate an object using the telescope, first
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Collimation of the Optics: Fig.9 The internal optics of the telescope have already been “collimated” or “aligned” at the factory . However , rough handling of the telescope may knock the optics out of collimation, resulting in poor optical performance. Please refer to Fig. 9 to better understand the internal layout of your telescope. To determine if your telescope needs collimation perform the following steps: • Remove the eyepiece (Fig. 1-3) from the focuser (Fig. 1-2) and turn t
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Adjusting the Primary Mirror: Specifications: If the telescope is properly collimated you should see the diagonal mirror (See Fig. 10) at the exact center of the primary mirror . If the diagonal Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector mirror appears of f-center (See Fig. 1 1) you will need to adjust the primary Aperture: 76mm (2.99”) mirror (See Fig.9) located on the outside lower -end of the main tube. Focal Length: 700mm (27.56”) T o do this you will first need to loosen t
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Warranty Information: This Carson product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. During this period Carson will, at its option and without charge, either repair any part or assembly of parts found to be defective in material or workmanship, or replace this Carson product with a Carson product of comparable value and condition, subject to the limitations and exclusions noted herein. This warranty extends to the origi
