Connect the Smart Accessory port on the Saddle
27 control panel to OTA using the
spring loaded knob
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
28 Attach the OTA cable to the saddle plate. Plug in 12VDC
29 Slide in the included 2" accessory adapter, a diagonal eyepiece holder and an eyepiece. Tighten thumbscrews to secure.
ALIGN THE VIEWFINDER WITH THE OTA:
30 (See page 24 to learn how to attach the viewfinder to the telescope.)
During the daytime, point the telescope at a distant object (at least 200 yards away), such as a telephone pole or a street sign. Center the object in the tele- scope's eyepiece.
Look through the viewfinder and loosen or tighten, as appropriate, one or more of the collimation screws until the viewfinders crosshairs are precisely centered on the
31 object in the OTA. Notice that the left rear knob is
Fine tune this alignment on a bright star during the nighttime.
Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the | 21 |
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