GETTING STARTED
The high magnification of your spotting scope makes it very difficult to handhold and, as a result, it must be attached to a stable platform. The 102mm Wide View has a tripod adapter block, which is located on the bottom of the spotting scope tube. Remove your spotting scope from the box and attach it to any of the mounts described below.
Photographic Tripod
For best results, attach your Celestron spotting scope to a photographic tripod like the Celestron Photographic Tripod (#93596) or any fairly rigid photographic tripod. To attach your spotting scope to the tripod:
1. Remove the instrument platform from the tripod. To do this, rotate the platform lock clockwise. Pull the back of the instrument platform out first, then pivot the front out. Since the platform lock is
2.Place the tripod adapter block (on the instrument) over the 1/4x20 screw on the tripod head. Keep in mind that the platform is not on the tripod at this time. Tighten the screw (located on
the under side of the platform) until tight. Just in front of the 1 /4x20 screw is a small peg used to secure video cameras to the tripod. If you are not using a video camera, this peg, which is
3.Rotate the platform lock clockwise. Slide the front of the platform in first, then pivot the back in.
4.Push the platform lock counterclockwise until it touches the under side of the tripod head. This will hold the platform in place.
Once mounted on the tripod, you are ready to attach the standard accessories.
Slow Motion Control
The Photographic Tripod Slow Motion Control
What next?
With your spotting scope firmly attached to a stable platform, you are ready to attach the standard accessories and begin using your spotting scope.
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