Carson Optical RP-100 Table of Contents, Important Do Not Use Your Red Planettm Telescope

		Congratulations on your purchase of a Carson RP-100 Red Planet SeriesTM
Table of Contents:		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.
3	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
4-8	Figures 1-8/Figure Key	that this Newtonian Reflector telescope was designed for both astronomical
9-11	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:
11	• Aligning the Finder Scope
	Calculating Power	• Complete Optical Tube Assembly
11	Understanding Celestial Movement	• U Mount
12-13	Using the Telescope	• Heavy-Duty Aluminum Tripod
13-16	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
17	• Night Time Star Collimation Testing	included in the box.
	Specifications
17	Warnings
17	Customer Service
18	Warranty Information

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