Carson Optical RP-300 Telescope User Manual


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Introduction
Box Contents
Figures 1-9/Figure Key
Telescope Assembly
•SettingupYourTripod
•AttachingtheEquatorialMount
•AttachingtheCounterweight
•AttachingtheSlowMotionCables
•AttachingtheTelescopeTubetotheMount
•AttachingtheFinderScope
•AttachingtheEyepieces
Balancing the Telescope
•BalancingtheMountinR.A.
•BalancingtheMountinDec.
•AligningtheFinderScope
Calculating Power
UnderstandingCelestialMovement
A Brief Overview of Celestial Coordinates
Polar Alignment
Using the Telescope
•ImageOrientation
•UsingSettingCircles
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-300RedPlanet
TM
Series
telescope. This telescope features an easy-to-use design and high perfor-
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Planet
TM
telescope should provide years of exciting observations of the
universe.PleasenotethatthisNewtonianReectortelescopewasdesigned
for astronomical viewing and is not recommended for terrestrial use.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE YOUR RED PLANET
TM
TELESCOPE
TO LOOK AT OR NEAR THE SUN! DOING SO WILL CAUSE IN-
STANT AND PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
Each box contains the following:
•CompleteOpticalTubeAssembly.
•EquatorialMount.
•Heavy-DutyAluminumTripod.
•9mmKellnerEyepiece(1.25”O.D.).
•20mmKellnerEyepiece(1.25”O.D.).
•CradleRingswithLockKnobs.
•6x30mmFinderScope.
•CounterweightBarwithCounterweight.
•FlexibleCableControlsforBothAxes.
Please unpack your telescope carefully and make sure that all accessories are
included in the box.
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