iOptron 8503, 8502, 8500 instruction manual For 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain #8504…………………………………

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For 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain (#8504)………………………………….

Diagonal	Install Diagonal by screwing it onto the back end of the scope.

	You can adjust the position of the diagonal by loosening the free-
	spinning threader on the diagonal.

	Eyepiece	Install the Finderscope by sliding the dovetail plate onto the
		sleeve (see arrow) and tightening the side screw.
		The eyepiece can be placed on the end of the scope or on the
		side (see next step). Secure the eyepiece using the side screw.
		Use the focus knob to adjust the focus.
Flip		This picture shows the eyepiece on the side. Remove the
switch		This picture shows the eyepiece on the side. Remove the
switch		protective cap to insert the eyepiece. The diagonal is not used for

		side viewing.
		Use the flip switch to flip the internal mirror to view from the side
		or the end of the scope.

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Contents SmartStar CubeTM-E Series Mount and Telescopes Table of Content Never USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN SmarStar CubeTM-E Series Overview SmartStar CubeTM-E Series FeaturesFor Model 8502 SmartStar Cube-E R80 Assembly Terms Attaching the Mount Telescope AssemblyMount or accessories IOptron accessories into the unit to avoid damagingFor 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain #8504………………………………… GoToNova 8403 Hand Controller LCD ScreenKey Description Level and Align the Mount Getting StartedLevel the Mount Initial PositionsSet Up Time and Site Setting Up the MountFocusing Telescope Using your telescopeSelecting an Eyepiece Aligning FinderscopeTurn Off the Mount Use SmartStar Cube-E TelescopesManual Operation of a Telescope Slew to an ObjectLand Objects Record New Landmark Goto LandmarkAdd a new Landmark Edit One DataSet Up Controller Sync to TargetAlign Two Star Alignment User Object List1. R.A. and DEC Add a new objectDelete all Add a new cometEdit one comet Watch List Reset all cometsSet Telescope Coord Park ScopeMaintenance Maintenance and ServicingTroubleshooting Storage and TransportCannot seem to focus No image appears in the eyepiece IOptron Customer ServiceSmartStar Goto Mount Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsRefractor Telescope Newtonian Reflector TelescopeMenu Appendix B. GoToNova 8403 HC Menu StructurePage GoToNova Deep Sky Object List Appendix C. GoToNova Star ListLagoon Nebula 6523 Messier Gotonova Named Star List Modern Constellations Gotonova Double Star List Ioptron ONE Year Limited Warranty

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