Introduction
3 Box Contents
4-9 Figures 1-9/Figure Key
10-11 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
12-13 Balancing the Telescope
• Balancing the Mount in R.A.
• Balancing the Mount in Dec.
• Aligning the Finder Scope
13 Calculating Power
14 Understanding Celestial Movement
14-15 A Brief Overview of Celestial Coordinates
15 Polar Alignment
16-17 Using the Telescope
• Image Orientation
• Using Setting Circles
18-22 Care and Maintenance of Your Telescope
• Cleaning
• Collimation of Optics
• Adjusting the Diagonal Holder
• Adjusting the Primary Mirror
• Night Time Star Collimation Testing
21 Specications
21 Warnings
22 Customer Service
22-23 Warranty Information
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 PlanetTM telescope should provide years of exciting observations of the
universe. Please note that this Newtonian Reector telescope was designed
for astronomical viewing and is not recommended for terrestrial use.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE YOUR RED PLANETTM 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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