Parts Identification
1Optical Tube: This is the main component of the telescope.
2Tube Clamp: Holds the telescope to the fork arm. Unthread the knurled locking screw at the top to open. Insert tube and
3Eyepiece: Takes the light gathered by the telescope to a focused point and creates a magnified image.
4Star Diagonal: (80 mm model only) Holds the eyepiece and provides a comfortable 90° viewing angle and provides a right side up image. (Image will still be
5Focuser: Use the plastic knobs on either side to move the drawtube in and out to adjust clarity of your image.
6EZ Finder II Reflex Sight: Similar to a finder scope this helps you aim the telescope and locate objects in the sky for viewing. The wide field of view and correct image make it more intuitive. The EZ Finder II generates a red LED “dot” that shows where your tele- scope is aimed. The EZ Finder II must first be aligned with the telescope. This is described in the Getting Started section.
7Fork Arm: Mounts to the tripod (10) holds the Tube Ring Clamp (2) and houses the two motors. The hand controller and power supply will also plug into this piece.
8Accessory Tray with Hand Control Holder: Used to hold eyepieces or other small accessories to keep at arms reach while observing. Also used to stabilize the tripod and includes holster for the hand controller.
9Hand Control: This unit houses the
10Tripod: Holds the fork arm and telescope and allows you to adjust the height of the telescope.
11Leg Lock Knobs: Loosen to extend or contract the center portion of the tripod legs for height adjustment.
12 Collimation Adjustment Knobs:
(reflectors only) Used to align the primary and secondary mirrors to achieve the best possible optical quality. (This is described in the Collimation section on page 19.)
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