iOptron 8600, 8603, 8604 quick start 80mm Refractor #8602……, ………………………………

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Flip

switch

This page shows specific directions for the 80mm Refractor, 114mm Newtonian, and the 90mm Maksutov (depending on which telescope tube your unit may come with).

 

 

 

.80mm Refractor (#8602)……

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Insert 45º diagonal: Insert the diagonal into the eyepiece side

 

 

 

 

of the telescope. Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel only.

 

 

 

 

Insert the eyepiece: Slide the eyepiece into the open end of the

 

 

 

 

diagonal. Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel only. Remove

 

45º diagonal

the dust cover from the other end of optical tube assembly.

 

Use the focus knob to bring objects into focus. You may need

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to turn the focus knob quite a few turns to focus your telescope

 

 

 

eyepiece

for the first time. Always start observing using a low power

 

 

 

 

eyepiece (such as a 25mm eyepiece) to get a nice wide field of

 

 

 

 

view. Later you can change to high power if so desired. Higher

 

 

 

 

powered eyepieces have a much narrower field of view. So it’s

 

 

 

 

more difficult to initially locate objects using higher powered

 

 

 

Focus knob

eyepieces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.114mm Newtonian (#8603)

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Point toward open end

Attach the red dot finder scope to the telescope tube (#1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of telescope

First remove the two washers on the tube. Then place the finder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bolts

scope onto the two bolts and re-attach the washers securely.

 

 

 

The finder scope should face towards the open end of the tube

 

 

 

 

(see arrow in diagram).

 

 

 

 

Turn on the beam using the switch on the side. (note: you may

 

 

 

Switch

need to remove the plastic insulation placed next to the battery

 

 

 

underneath)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain (#8604)…

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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.

This picture shows the eyepiece on the side. Remove the 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 Quick Start Guide Set up telescope for auto-observing Set Up Local TimePlug in hand controller and AC adaptor Park Position for Altazimuth OperationExamples minutes behind UT or ahead of UT Set Up SiteSelect and Slew to an object 80mm Refractor #8602…… ………………………………
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