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80ED Spotting Scope (#52280)
(#52280)
80ED Spotting Scope
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION A spotting scope is nothing more than a telescope that is designed to look around the Earth. Unlike astronomical telescopes, which produce inverted or reverted images, spotting scopes produce correctly oriented images. Celestron offers several different models, each of which uses the highest quality optics to produce the best possible images. How to Use this Manual This manual explains the proper use of your Celestron spotting scope —from initial set up to on- goi
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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 80ED has a tripod adapter, which is located on the bottom of the spotting scope's tube ring. Remove your spotting scope from the box and attach it to a mount as described below. Photographic Tripod For best results, attach your Celestron spotting scope to a heavy duty photo tripod with a quick release platform. To attach
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80ED Spotting Scope 1 25mm Plossl Eyepiece 1 / ” (24x) 4 1 45° Erect Image Diagonal – 1 / ” 4 6x30 Erect Image Finderscope Lens Caps ¼ x 20 Dovetail Mounting Adapter Take a few minutes to study the diagram below to help familiarize yourself with the various parts of your spotting scope for set up and ongoing use. Objective Lens Figure 1 – Wide View spotting scope shown on optional tripod Tube Ring Finderscope Clamp Quick-release Finderscope Removing the Lens Co
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6. Insert the chrome barrel of the eyepiece into the 45º Erect Image Diagonal. 7. Tighten the thumbscrew on the 45° Erect Image Diagonal to hold the eyepiece in place. Attaching The Finderscope Your spotting scope comes with a 6x30mm erect image finderscope to help you locate distant objects that might be difficult to find in the narrow field of view of the main spotting scope. 1. Attach the finderscope and bracket by sliding the rubber O-ring over the eyepiece lens (narrow) end
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4. Tighten each screw a quarter turn so the finder does not come loose. Using Your Spotting Scope Visually With the standard accessories attached, you are ready for your first look. 1. Point the front end of the spotting scope at a distant object. 2. Locate the object in the finderscope. 3. Look through the spotting scope and turn the focus knobs until objects come to a sharp focus. 4. Center your target using the slow motion controls of the tripod. Repeat this process for
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1 ¼” Eyepiece Focuser Tension Adapter Screw Built-in T-Adapter Threads 2” Focuser Barrel Focuser Knob Figure 4 Attaching a Camera To attach a camera to your 80ED spotter: 1. Remove all visual accessories. 2. Thread the proper T-Ring onto the built-in T-Adapter threads at the end of the 1.25" eyepiece adapter. 3. Mount your camera body onto the T-Ring the same as you would any other lens. Focusing The Camera The focusing mechanism is the same photographically
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Technical Specifications Below is pertinent technical information on your 80ED spotting scope that you may find useful. 80ED Optical System Refractor Aperture: 80mm (3.15") Focal Length: 600mm (23.5") Near Focus: with included eyepiece ~20' Useful Power Range: 12x to 189x Linear Field of View: 116' with 25mm Eyepiece Angular Field of View: 2.2° with 25mm Eyepiece F/ratio: f/7.5 Length: 22" Weight: 7.5 lbs Note: All specifications are stated for the 80ED spotting scope
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VISUAL OBSERVING INFORMATION Focusing When working with any optical instrument, there are several focusing hints that will ensure that you get the sharpest possible image. The hints listed here are for visual observing and photography. Never look through glass. Glass found in household windows is optically imperfect and may vary in thickness from one location to the next. This inconsistency can and will affect the ability to focus your spotting scope. In most cases, you will not
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Field of View Determining the field of view is important if you want to get an idea of the size of the object you are observing. To calculate the actual field of view, divide the apparent field of the eyepiece (supplied by the eyepiece manufacturer) by the magnification. In equation format, the formula looks like this: Apparent Field of Eyepiece (in degrees) True Field (in degrees) = Magnification Using the example we started with in the previous section, we
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ASTRONOMY WITH YOUR SPOTTING SCOPE A spotting scope is nothing more than a telescope that produces correctly oriented images. That is why all Celestron telescopes and spotting scopes are so well-suited for looking around the Earth. But this in no way limits a spotting scope to terrestrial use. On the contrary, the 80ED spotting scope works well as an astronomical telescope for observing the sky. Observing the Moon In the night sky, the Moon is a prime target for your first look because
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Photographing the Moon After looking at the night sky for awhile you may want to try photographing it. If you do, start with a nice, bright object like the Moon. To photograph the Moon: 1. Attach your spotting scope to a stable platform like the Celestron Photographic Tripod (#93596). 2. Load your camera with film that has a moderate-to-fast speed (i.e., high ISO rating). Faster films are more desirable when the Moon is a crescent. When the Moon is full, and at its brightest, slower
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You will find that additional accessories enhance your viewing pleasure and expand the usefulness of your spotting scope. For ease of reference, all the accessories are listed in alphabetical order. Advanced GT German Equatorial Mount (#91518) – Turn your 80ED spotting scope into a wide field photographic instrument or high power planetary telescope, with the addition of this computerized EQ mount. This new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both
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Axiom – As an extension of the Ultima line, a new wide angle series is offered – called the Axiom series. All units are seven element designs and feature a 70º extra wide field of view (except the 50mm). All are fully multicoated and contain all the features of the Ultimas. Filter, Contrast-Booster 1-1/4" by Baader - (#94121) This is our newest high quality filter that eliminates most color aberration inherent in achromatic refractor telescopes. The filter also reduces your view of t
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CELESTRON TWO YEAR WARRANTY A. Celestron warrants this telescope to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. Celestron will repair or replace such product or part thereof which, upon inspection by Celestron, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of Celestron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to Celestron together with proof-of-purchase satisfactory to Celestron. B. The Proper Re
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