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

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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