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| keys (▲▼◄►) to rotate the scope Up, Down, Left, and Right. | |||
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| Use the SPEED key to change the slew rate from the slowest | |||
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| Plug in AC | The other HBX is reserved for accessories, such as external GPS | |||
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| adaptor | module, electronic focuser or laser pointer. DO NOT plug non- | |||
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| here | iOptron accessories into the unit to avoid damaging the | |||
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| mount or accessories. | |||
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| Insert 45º diagonal: Insert the diagonal into the eyepiece side of | |||
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| the telescope. Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel only. | |||
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| Insert the eyepiece: Slide the eyepiece into the open end of the | |||
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| diagonal. Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel only. Remove | |||
45º | diagonal | the dust cover from the other end of optical tube assembly. | |||||
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| eyepiece | Use the focus knob to bring objects into focus. You may need to | |||
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| turn the focus knob quite a few turns to focus your telescope for | ||||
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| the first time. Always start observing using a low power eyepiece | |||
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| (such as a 25mm eyepiece) to get a nice wide field of view. Later | |||
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| you can change to high power if so desired. Higher powered | |||
Focus knob | eyepieces have a much narrower field of view. So it’s more | ||||||
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| difficult to initially locate objects using higher powered eyepieces. | |||
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Point toward open | Attach the red dot finder scope to the telescope tube | (#1): | |||||
First remove the two washers on the tube. Then place the finder | |||||||
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| scope onto the two bolts and | |||
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| Bolts | finder scope should face towards the open end of the tube (see | |||
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| Turn on the beam using the switch on the side. (note: you may | |||
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| need to remove the plastic insulation placed next to the battery | |||
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| Switch | underneath) | |||
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| Eyepiece | Insert the eyepiece: Slide the eyepiece into the open end of the | |||
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| eyepiece holder. Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel only. | |||
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| Remove the round dust cover lid from the end of telescope. | |||
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| Use the focus knob to bring objects into focus. You may need to | |||
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| turn the focus knob quite a few turns to focus your telescope for | |||
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