This page shows specific directions for the 80mm Refractor, 114mm

Newtonian, and the 90mm Maksutov (depending on which telescope tube

your unit may come with).

.80mm Refractor (#8502 and #8802)…….....................................................

 

Insert 45º diagonal: Insert the diagonal into the eyepiece

 

side of the telescope. Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel

 

only.

 

Insert the eyepiece: Slide the eyepiece into the open end of

45º diagonal

the diagonal. Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel only.

Remove the dust cover from the other end of optical tube

 

 

assembly.

eyepiece

Use the focus knob to bring objects into focus. You may

 

need to turn the focus knob quite a few turns to focus your

 

telescope for the first time. Always start observing using a

 

low power eyepiece (such as a 25mm eyepiece) to get a nice

 

wide field of view. Later you can change to high power if so

Focus knob

desired. Higher powered eyepieces have a much narrower

 

field of view. So it’s more difficult to initially locate objects

 

using higher powered eyepieces.

.114mm Newtonian (#8503 and #8803) …….................................................

Point toward open

end of telescope

Bolts

Switch

Attach the red dot finder scope to the telescope tube (#1):

First remove the two washers on the tube. Then place the finder scope onto the two bolts and re-attach the washers securely. The finder scope should face towards the open end of the tube (see arrow in diagram).

Turn on the beam using the switch on the side. (note: you may need to remove the plastic insulation placed next to the battery underneath)

Flip

switch

.90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain (#8504 and #8804)………………………………….

Diagonal

Install Diagonal by screwing it onto the back end of the

 

 

scope. You can adjust the position of the diagonal by

 

loosening the free-spinning threader on the diagonal.

Eyepiece

Install the Finderscope by sliding the dovetail plate onto the

 

sleeve (see arrow) and tightening the side screw.

The eyepiece can be placed on the end of the scope or on the side (see next step). Secure the eyepiece using the side screw.

Use the focus knob to adjust the focus.

This picture shows the eyepiece on the side. Remove the protective cap to insert the eyepiece. The diagonal is not used for side viewing.

Use the flip switch to flip the internal mirror to view from the side or the end of the scope.

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iOptron 8804 80mm Refractor #8502 and #8802……, 114mm Newtonian #8503 and #8803 ……, Bolts Switch, Flip Switch, Eyepiece
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