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1) Focus Knobs: Use to
move the telescope’s focuser assembly
to obtain precise
image focus. Rotate the focus knobs clockwise to focus on distant objects, and
counterclockwise to focus on nearby objects.
1! Tripod Leg Nuts and Bolts (3): Attach the tripod legs (15, Fig. 1) to the tripod
head (16, Fig. 1) using these three nuts and bolts. See
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR
TELESCOPE,
page 8, for more information.
1@ Tripod Leg Brace Supports: Stabilizes the tripod and supports the accessory
tray. See
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE, page 8, for more information.
1# Tripod Leg Lock (3): Lift the lock to loosen the inner section of a tripod leg and
extend the inner leg to the desired height. Press the lock down to lock the leg
again.
1$ Accessory Tray: Use the tray to hold extra eyepieces during your observing
sessions.
1% Tripod Legs: Attach the legs to the tripod head (16, Fig. 1). See HOW TO ASSEM-
BLE YOUR TELESCOPE,
page 8, for more information. When observing, spread the
legs out as far as they will open for a secure viewing platform.
1^ Base/Tripod Head: Supports the telescope for placement on the tripod. See HOW
TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE,
page 8, for more information.
1& Dew shield: Reduces the formation of dew on the telescope's primary lens and
acts as a shade for daytime use.
1* Battery Compartment Lid (NGC Models Only): Remove the lid to install one
user-supplied 9v battery in this compartment. See
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR
TELESCOPE,
page 8, for more information.
1( Compass/Bubble Level: Use the compass to locate North while aligning the
telescope. See
EASY ALIGNMENT, page 12, for more information. When the red
arrow of the compass and “N” both point in the same direction, the telescope
then points North.
Use the bubble level to help set the home position.When the bubble is in the cen-
ter of the compass, the telescope is level.
2) Horizontal Slow Motion Control Knob (NGC Models Only): Use this control to
make fine adjustments in the horizontal movement of the telescope.
2! Red Dot Viewfinder Battery: Powers the red dot viewfinder. Replace with a
CR2032 lithium battery.
2@ Red Dot VF Alignment Screws: Adjust these screws to align the viewfinder. See
ALIGNING THE RED DOT VIEWFINDER, page 9, for more information.
2# Red Dot VF Intensity Slider: Slide this switch to lower or intensify the red dot
light level.
2$ Red Dot VF Bracket: Holds the red dot viewfinder in place. Attach to the optical
tube. See
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE, page 8, for more information.
2% Diagonal Mirror Thumbscrew: Tightens the eyepiece in place. Tighten to a "firm
feel" only.
2^ Focuser Drawtube Thumbscrew: Tightens a diagonal mirror or an eyepiece in
place. Tighten to a firm feel only.
NOTE: Sometimes air
gets trapped below the
compass dial causing
the compass to not
work properly.
Gently tap the
compass to insure that
no air is trapped below
the compass dial.