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RP-400 TELESCOPE
Instruction Manual
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TM Congratulations on your purchase of a Carson RP-400 Red Planet Series telescope. This telescope features an easy-to-use design and high perfor- Table of Contents: 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 TM Planet telescope should provide years of ex citing ob servations of the uni- 3 Box Contents v
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Key to Figures 1-7: Assembly of your Red Planet T elescope: 1. Objective Lens Setting Up Your Tripod: 2. Lens Shade The aluminum tripod comes almost entirely preassembled and ready-to-use. 3. Optical Tube Assembly Remove the tripod from the box and pull apart the legs. Gently push down 4. Cradle Ring the tripod braces (Fig. 7-36) until they are in the lowest position. Y ou can 5. 6x30mm Finder Scope then extend the legs to the desired height by loosening the sliding leg exten- 6. Foc
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Attaching the Telescope Tube to the Mount: Balancing the Telescope: Remove the cradle ring (Fig. 1-4) from the box. The top of the equatorial mount is called the optical tube saddle plate (Fig. 2-16). Loosen the saddle Balancing the Mount in R.A.: plate lock (Fig. 3-19) and slide the cradle ring into the saddle plate until the T o reduce stress on the mount, the telescope should be balanced on the polar stopper on the bottom of the cradle ring assembly rests against the front of axis (Se
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Aligning the Finder Scope: Understanding Celestial Movement: The low power and wide field of view provided by the 6x30mm finder scope (Fig. 1-5) provides a quick and easy way to sight an object prior to looking In order to get the most enjoyment out of your telescope it is necessary to through the high-power telescope. The finder scope must first be properly know the basics of how celestial objects move across the sky . Due to the ro- aligned with the telescope in order to work properly .
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Every celestial object has a corresponding R.A. and Dec. coordinate. Given Using the Telescope: the proper coordinates, you can use the setting circles on your telescope mount to locate any celestial object. The coordinates can only be used if the Once you have properly assembled, balanced and aligned your telescope you telescope is first aligned with the North (or South) Celestial Pole. are finally ready to start using it. • T o locate an object using the telescope, first loosen
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Using Setting Circles: • V iewing through a closed window might also result in a distorted image due The setting circles (Fig. 3-20,21) on your equatorial mount can be used to locate to the varying densities of window glass. hard to find celestial objects. Follow the instructions below to use the setting • A void viewing objects that are low on the horizon. Objects that are higher circles effectively: up in the sky will appear much sharper. • Make sure your telescope is assem
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This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not assignable or Specifications: transferable. It shall not apply to any product that has been subject to mis- use, abuse, negligence or accident, or to any defects or damage directly or Optical Design: Refractor indirectly caused by the use of unauthorized replacement parts and/or service Aperture: 90mm (3.54”) performed by unauthorized personnel. Focal Length: 1000mm (39.37”) This warranty gives you specific legal right
