Congratulations on your purchase of a Carson RP-100 Red Planet SeriesTM

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telescope. This telescope features an easy-to-use design and high perfor-

mance optics that are perfect for beginning astronomers looking to explore

 

Introduction

the wonders of outer space and the world around them. Please read this man-

 

ual carefully to ensure that you assemble and use your telescope correctly.

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Box Contents

When used properly, your Red PlanetTM telescope should provide years of

exciting observations of the universe and the world around you. Please note

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that this Newtonian Reflector telescope was designed for both astronomical

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Telescope Assembly

and terrestrial viewing.

 

• Setting up Your Tripod

IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE YOUR RED PLANETTM TELESCOPE

 

• Attaching the U Mount

 

• Attaching the Telescope Tube to the Mount

TO LOOK AT OR NEAR THE SUN! DOING SO WILL CAUSE

 

• Attaching the Finder Scope

INSTANT AND PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.

 

• Attaching the Eyepieces

Each box contains the following:

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• Aligning the Finder Scope

Calculating Power

• Complete Optical Tube Assembly

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Understanding Celestial Movement

• U Mount

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Using the Telescope

Heavy-Duty Aluminum Tripod

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Care and Maintenance of Your Telescope

• 8mm Huygenian Erecting Eyepiece (1.25”O.D.)

 

• Cleaning

• 20mm Huygenian Erecting Eyepiece (1.25”O.D.)

 

• Collimation of Optics

• 10x30mm Erecting Finder Scope

 

• Adjusting the Diagonal Holder

Please unpack your telescope carefully and make sure that all accessories are

 

• Adjusting the Primary Mirror

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• Night Time Star Collimation Testing

included in the box.

Specifications

 

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Warnings

 

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Customer Service

 

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Warranty Information

 

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