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GETTING STARTED
The high magnification of your spotting scope makes it very difficult to handhold and, as a result,
it must be attached to a stable platform. The 102mm Wide View has a tripod adapter block,
which is located on the bottom of the spotting scope tube. Remove your spotting scope from the
box and attach it to any of the mounts described below.
Photographic Tripod
For best results, attach your Celestron spotting scope to a photographic tripod like the Celestron
Photographic Tripod (#93596) or any fairly rigid photographic tripod. To attach your spotting
scope to the tripod:
1. Remove the instrument platform from the tripod. To do this, rotate the platform lock
clockwise. Pull the back of the instrument platform out first, then pivot the front out. Since
the platform lock is spring-loaded, hold the clamp in position and pull the platform up, off of
the tripod head.
2. Place the tripod adapter block (on the instrument) over the 1/4x20 screw on the tripod head.
Keep in mind that the platform is not on the tripod at this time. Tighten the screw (located on
the under side of the platform) until tight. Just in front of the 1 /4x20 screw is a small peg
used to secure video cameras to the tripod. If you are not using a video camera, this peg,
which is spring-loaded, will push down into the tripod head.
3. Rotate the platform lock clockwise. Slide the front of the platform in first, then pivot the back
in.
4. Push the platform lock counterclockwise until it touches the under side of the tripod head.
This will hold the platform in place.
Once mounted on the tripod, you are ready to attach the standard accessories.
Slow Motion Control
The Photographic Tripod Slow Motion Control (#93804-DX) is not a mount, but a fine pointing
tool that fits between your spotting scope and a photographic tripod head. Unlike the rough
adjustment handles found on photographic tripods, the Photographic Tripod Slow Motion Control
uses fine adjustment knobs to allow for precision pointing.
What next?
With your spotting scope firmly attached to a stable platform, you are ready to attach the standard
accessories and begin using your spotting scope.