Carson Optical RP-100 Manual De Usuario

Introduction

Box Contents

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Telescope Assembly

• Setting up Your Tripod

• Attaching the U Mount

• Attaching the Telescope Tube to the Mount

• Attaching the Finder Scope

• Attaching the Eyepieces

• Aligning the Finder Scope

Calculating Power

Understanding Celestial Movement

Using the Telescope

Care and Maintenance of Your Telescope

• Cleaning

• Collimation of Optics

• Adjusting the Diagonal Holder

• Adjusting the Primary Mirror

• Night Time Star Collimation Testing

Specifications

Warnings

Customer Service

Warranty Information

Congratulations on your purchase of a Carson RP-100 Red Planet Series

telescope. This telescope features an easy-to-use design and high perfor-

mance optics that are perfect for beginning astronomers looking to explore

the wonders of outer space and the world around them. Please read this man-

ual carefully to ensure that you assemble and use your telescope correctly.

When used properly, your Red Planet

telescope should provide years of

exciting observations of the universe and the world around you. Please note

that this Newtonian Reflector telescope was designed for both astronomical

and terrestrial viewing.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE YOUR RED PLANET

TELESCOPE

TO LOOK AT OR NEAR THE SUN! DOING SO WILL CAUSE

INSTANT AND PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.

Each box contains the following:

• Complete Optical Tube Assembly

• U Mount

• Heavy-Duty Aluminum Tripod

• 8mm Huygenian Erecting Eyepiece (1.25”O.D.)

• 20mm Huygenian Erecting Eyepiece (1.25”O.D.)

• 10x30mm Erecting Finder Scope

Please unpack your telescope carefully and make sure that all accessories are

included in the box.

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