iOptron 70AZ instruction manual Using the Telescope, Moving the Telescope

Figure 10. Attach finderscope

10.The iExplore 70AZ equipped with a star diagonal (#5). This diagonal produces an image in the eyepiece that is correctly oriented vertically, but is reversed left-to-right horizontally. Insert the diagonal (#5) into the focuser drawtube and the eyepiece (#4) into the diagonal. Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel only.

Figure 11. Insert diagonal and eyepiece

The telescope is now fully assembled and ready to use. You can move the telescope in altitude direction (up and down) and azimuth direction (left or right) by slightly release the Altitude locking knob (#12) and Azimuth locking knob (#13).

2. Using the Telescope

Before observing a celestial object, looking at terrestrial objects during the day provides a good exercise on how to operate the mount and telescope.

2.1.1.Moving the Telescope

The iExplore Alt-Az mount is easy to move wherever you want to point it. The up and down (altitude) is controlled by the Altitude locking knob #12. The side-to-side (azimuth) is controlled by the Azimuth locking knob #13. When both knobs are loose, you can find your objects easily (through the finderscope) and then lock the controls.

For fine adjustments in altitude, you may turn the knurled ring of the Altitude adjustment rod #7 (when the Altitude locking knob is tightened) in either direction, as shown in Figure 12.

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