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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3 ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................... 5 Setting up the Tripod .................................................................................................................. 5 Moving the Telescope Manually ...............
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Congratulations on your purchase of the SkyScout Scope. The SkyScout Scope is made of the highest quality materials to ensure stability and durability. All this adds up to a telescope that gives you a lifetime of pleasure with a minimal amount of maintenance. This telescope was designed for use with the Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium (sold separately). The SkyScout Scope features a compact and portable design with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the
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3 1 2 4 5 6 12 7 8 9 11 10 Figure 1-1 SkyScout Scope 90mm Refractor 1. Objective Lens 7. Erect Image Diagonal 2. Telescope Optical Tube 8. Focuser 3. SkyScout (not included) 9. Pan Handle 4. SkyScout Bracket 10. Tripod 5. Finderscope 11. Accessory Tray 6. Eyepiece 12. Alt-Az Mount 4
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This section covers the assembly instructions for your SkyScout Scope. Your telescope should be set up indoor the first time so that it is easy to identify the various parts and familiarize yourself with the correct assembly procedure before attempting it outdoor. Each SkyScout Scope includes – optical tube with attached SkyScout bracket , Alt-Az mount with attached pan handle, 10mm eyepiece – 1.25”, 40mm eyepiece – 1.25”, erect image diagonal - 1.25” . Setting up the Tripod
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M Mo ov viin ng g t th he e T Te elle es sc co op pe e M Ma an nu ua alllly y The SkyScout Scope Alt-Az mount is easy to move wherever you want to point it. The up and down (altitude) is controlled by the pan handle (Figure 2-10). The side-to-side (azimuth) is controlled by the azimuth lock (Figure 2-9). The pan handle and the azimuth lock are both loosened by turning the handle and lock counterclockwise. When loose you can find your objects easily and then lock the controls. To
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IIn ns st ta alllliin ng g t th he e D Diia ag go on na all The diagonal is a prism that diverts the light at a right angle to the light path of the refractor. This allows you to observe in a position that is more comfortable than if you looked straight through. This diagonal is an erect image model that corrects the image to be right side up and oriented correctly left-to-right which is much easier to use for terrestrial observing. Also, the diagonal can be rotated to any positio
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3 Center your target in the main optics of the telescope. You may have to move the telescope slightly to center it. 4 Adjust the screw on the side of the finder bracket until the cross hairs are centered horizontally on the target seen through the telescope. 5 Adjust the screw on the top of the finder bracket until the cross hairs are centered vertically on the target seen through the telescope. Attaching the SkyScout Attaching the SkyScout Before using the telescope to find
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A telescope is an instrument that collects and focuses light. The nature of the optical design determines how the light is focused. Some telescopes, known as refractors, use lenses, .and other telescopes, known as reflectors (Newtonians), use mirrors. Developed in the early 1600s, the refractor is the oldest telescope design. It derives its name from the method it uses to focus incoming light rays. The refractor uses a lens to bend or refract incoming light rays, hence the name
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Magnification = ⎯ ⎯⎯⎯ ⎯⎯⎯⎯ ⎯⎯ ⎯⎯⎯⎯ Focal Length of Eyepiece (mm) Let’s say, for example, you are using the 10mm eyepiece that came with your telescope. To determine the magnification you simply divide the focal length of your telescope (the SkyScout Scope for this example has a focal length of 660mm) by the focal length of the eyepiece, 10mm. Dividing 660 by 10 yields a magnification of 66 power. Although the power is variable, each instrument under average skies has a l
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With your telescope set up, you are ready to use it for observing. This section covers visual observing hints for both solar system and deep sky objects as well as general observing conditions which will affect your ability to observe. Observing the Moon Observing the Moon Often, it is tempting to look at the Moon when it is full. At this time, the face we see is fully illuminated and its light can be overpowering. In addition, little or no contrast can be seen during this phase
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Observing Deep Sky Objects Observing Deep Sky Objects Deep-sky objects are simply those objects outside the boundaries of our solar system. They include star clusters, planetary nebulae, diffuse nebulae, double stars and other galaxies outside our own Milky Way. Most deep-sky objects have a large angular size. Therefore, low-to-moderate power is all you need to see them. Visually, they are too faint to reveal any of the color seen in long exposure photographs. Instead, they appear
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While your telescope requires little maintenance, there are a few things to remember that will ensure your telescope performs at its best. C Ca ar re e a an nd d C Clle ea an niin ng g o of f t th he e O Op pt tiic cs s Occasionally, dust and/or moisture may build up on the objective lens or primary mirror depending on which type of telescope you have. Special care should be taken when cleaning any instrument so as not to damage the optics. If dust has built up on t
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You will find that additional accessories for your SkyScout Scope will enhance your viewing pleasure and expand the usefulness of your telescope. This is just a short listing of various accessories with a brief description. Visit the Celestron website or the Celestron Accessory Catalog for complete descriptions and all accessories available. Omni Plossl Eyepieces – These eyepieces are economically priced and offer razor sharp views across the entire field. They are a 4
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 21068 Optical Design 90mm (3.5") refractor Focal Length 660mm F/7.3 Optical Coatings Fully coated Finderscope 6x30 Erect Image Mount Altazimuth Eyepieces 40mm (16.5x), 10mm (66x) Star Diagonal Erect Image diagonal -1.25" Tripod 1.25" steel tube legs CD ROM The Sky L1 Other Accessories SkyScout Bracket w/hardware Highest Useful Magnification 213x Limiting Stellar Magnitude 12.3 Resolution: Rayleigh 1.54 arc seconds
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2835 Columbia Street Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. Tel. (310) 328-9560 Fax. (310) 212-5835 Website www.celestron.com Copyright 2007 Celestron All rights reserved. (Products or instructions may change without notice or obligation.) Item # 21068-INST Printed in China $10.00 11-07
