Carson Optical RP-300 instruction manual Table of Contents

		Congratulations on your purchase of a Carson RP-300 Red PlanetTM Series
Table of Contents:		telescope. This telescope features an easy-to-use design and high perfor-
		mance optics that are perfect for amateur astronomers looking to explore
	Introduction	the wonders of outer space. Please read this manual carefully to ensure that
		you assemble and use your telescope correctly. When used properly, your
3	Box Contents	Red PlanetTM telescope should provide years of exciting observations of the
		universe. Please note that this Newtonian Reflector telescope was designed
4-9	Figures 1-9/Figure Key	for astronomical viewing and is not recommended for terrestrial use.
10-11	Telescope Assembly	IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE YOUR RED PLANETTM TELESCOPE
	• Setting up Your Tripod
	• Attaching the Equatorial Mount	TO LOOK AT OR NEAR THE SUN! DOING SO WILL CAUSE IN-
	• Attaching the Counterweight	STANT AND PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
	• Attaching the Slow Motion Cables	Each box contains the following:
	• Attaching the Telescope Tube to the Mount
	• Attaching the Finder Scope	• Complete Optical Tube Assembly.
12-13	• Attaching the Eyepieces	• Equatorial Mount.
	Balancing the Telescope	• Heavy-Duty Aluminum Tripod.
	• Balancing the Mount in R.A.	• 9mm Kellner Eyepiece (1.25”O.D.).
	• Balancing the Mount in Dec.	• 20mm Kellner Eyepiece (1.25”O.D.).
13	• Aligning the Finder Scope	• Cradle Rings with Lock Knobs.
	Calculating Power	• 6x30mm Finder Scope.
14	Understanding Celestial Movement	• Counterweight Bar with Counterweight.
14-15	A Brief Overview of Celestial Coordinates	• Flexible Cable Controls for Both Axes.
15	Polar Alignment	Please unpack your telescope carefully and make sure that all accessories are
16-17	Using the Telescope
	• Image Orientation	included in the box.
18-22	• Using Setting Circles
	Care and Maintenance of Your Telescope
	• Cleaning
	• Collimation of Optics
	• Adjusting the Diagonal Holder
	• Adjusting the Primary Mirror
21	• Night Time Star Collimation Testing
	Specifications
21	Warnings
22	Customer Service
22-23	Warranty Information

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