Carson Optical RP-100 Telescope User Manual


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Introduction
Box Contents
Figures 1-8/Figure Key
Telescope Assembly
•SettingupYourTripod
•AttachingtheUMount
•AttachingtheTelescopeTubetotheMount
•AttachingtheFinderScope
•AttachingtheEyepieces
•AligningtheFinderScope
Calculating Power
UnderstandingCelestialMovement
UsingtheTelescope
CareandMaintenanceofYourTelescope
•Cleaning
•CollimationofOptics
•AdjustingtheDiagonalHolder
•AdjustingthePrimaryMirror
•NightTimeStarCollimationTesting
Specications
Warnings
CustomerService
Warranty Information
Congratulations on your purchase of a Carson RP-100 Red Planet Series
TM
telescope. This telescope features an easy-to-use design and high perfor-
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-
ual carefully to ensure that you assemble and use your telescope correctly.
When used properly, your Red Planet
TM
telescope should provide years of
exciting observations of the universe and the world around you. Please note
thatthisNewtonianReectortelescopewasdesignedforbothastronomical
and terrestrial viewing.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE YOUR RED PLANET
TM
TELESCOPE
TO LOOK AT OR NEAR THE SUN! DOING SO WILL CAUSE
INSTANT AND PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
Each box contains the following:
•CompleteOpticalTubeAssembly
•UMount
•Heavy-DutyAluminumTripod
•8mmHuygenianErectingEyepiece(1.25”O.D.)
•20mmHuygenianErectingEyepiece(1.25”O.D.)
•10x30mmErectingFinderScope
Please unpack your telescope carefully and make sure that all accessories are
included in the box.
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