Carson Optical RP-400 Table of Contents, Important: Do Not Use Your Red Planettm Telescope

		Congratulations on your purchase of a Carson RP-400 Red Planet SeriesTM
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 the
		wonders of outer space. Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you
		assemble and use your telescope correctly. When used properly, your Red
3	Box Contents	PlanetTM telescope should provide years of exciting observations of the uni-
		verse. Please note that this Refractor telescope was designed for astronomi-
4-8	Figures 1-7 / Figure Key	cal viewing and is not recommended for terrestrial use.
9-10	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
	• Attaching the Counterweight	INSTANT 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.
11-12	• Attaching the Eyepieces	• Equatorial Mount.
	Balancing the Telescope	• Heavy-Duty Aluminum Tripod.
	• Balancing the Mount in R.A.	• 10mm Plossl Eyepiece (1.25”O.D.).
	• Balancing the Mount in Dec.	• 20mm Plossl Eyepiece (1.25”O.D.).
12	• Aligning the Finder Scope	• 90° Corner Lens
	Calculating Power	• Cradle Ring with Lock Knobs.
13	Understanding Celestial Movement	• 6x30mm Finder Scope.
13-14	A Brief Overview of Celestial Coordinates	• Counterweight Bar with Counterweight.
14	Polar Alignment	• Flexible Cable Controls for Both Axes.
15-16	Using the Telescope	Please unpack your telescope carefully and make sure that all accessories are
	• Image Orientation
17	• Using Setting Circles	included in the box.
	Care and Maintenance of Your Telescope
18	• Cleaning
	Specifications
18	Warnings
18	Customer Service
18-19	Warranty Information

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