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Starscope on equatorial mount Instruction manual
Assembly and instruction manual
Starscope telescopes
on equatorial mount
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Starscope 609
Megastar 1550Starscope 1507Starscope 1306
Starscope 1149Starscope 809Starscope 709
„Jupiter“
Starscope on equatorial mount Instruction manual
These instructions are valid
for the telescope models shown
in the illustration
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Starscope on equatorial mount Instruction manual
Thank you for choosing a quality product
from Teleskop-Service. With the purchase
of this telescope you are now entering the
fascinating world of hobby astronomy. With
our beginner’s set you can make your first
experiences in the sky and take a look into
the past of the universe.
In order to enjoy this optical instrument for a
long time, we ask you to read these instruc-
tions carefully. The setup is sometimes not
easy for beginners. Therefore we want to help
you with this description to unpack your new
telescope and to assemble it professionally.
Only then you will have a lot of fun observing
celestial objects. Further helpful steps for
finding celestial objects or also for the care
of your telescope can be found at the end of
this manual.
If you have any special questions, our staff
will be happy to assist you. Just write an
e-mail or call us and we will be glad to help
you.
First information
Never look at the sun with a telescope or
any other optical device. Permanent and
irreversible damage would be done to
your eyes, which could lead to blindness.
For solar observation, there are special
solar filters that are mounted in front of
the front lens of the telescope. Please also
consider the small finder scope, which
must also be covered or equipped with a
solar filter.
Do not use eyepiece solar filters, as they
may crack and cause you to lose your
eyesight.
Also, please do not use the telescope for
solar projection. The heat generated inside
may destroy the telescope/eyepiece.
Never leave the telescope unattended,
especially when children are around. They
could endanger themselves and others
through lack of knowledge.
Only use the telescope for the type of ob-
servation described in these instructions.
WARNING!
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Starscope on equatorial mount Instruction manual
Contents
Unpacking and checking the contents of the package..................................5
Assembly........................................................................................................7
Assembling the Tripod ...................................................................................8
Attaching the dew cap to the optical tube (refracting telescopes only).........9
Assembing the Mount and mounting the optical tube .................................10
Attaching the optical tube to the mount (Starscope 609) ............................14
Attaching the tube clamp to the mount (all models except Starscope 609) 15
Attaching the viewfinder telescope ..............................................................16
Adjusting the latitude....................................................................................17
Balancing telescope and mount...................................................................18
Aligning the viewfinder telescope.................................................................20
Polar Alignment ............................................................................................21
Using accessories on the eyepiece side ......................................................22
Highest and lowest useful magnification......................................................23
Observing with the telescope....................................................................... 24
Optional accessories....................................................................................25
Maintenance and cleaning ...........................................................................26
Observation examples..................................................................................27
Frequently asked questions ........................................................................28
Technical Data.............................................................................................. 29
Appendix: Models with preassembled tripod ..............................................31
Note: The pictures in this manual show different devices.
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Starscope on equatorial mount Instruction manual
Before starting the assembly, please check all
parts for their undamaged condition. Please
also check whether all parts are present.
If you are setting up a telescope for the first
time, please follow our assembly instructions
carefully, as incorrect assembly can result in
poor imaging of the optics or even damage to
them.
If, contrary to expectations, you should ever
notice damage to one of the parts when
unpacking or checking, please contact us
immediately before you finish assembling the
complete set.
Unpacking and checking the contents of the package
The outer packaging contains another box.
This contains the individually packed parts for
the telescope set.
Please unpack the individual parts conscien-
tiously and place everything carefully on the
floor.
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P
F
Q
J
KM
LI
N
O
H
E
A
B
D
C
G
S T U V
R
WX
Starscope on equatorial mount Instruction manual
A - Tripod legs
B - Optical Tube
(refacting telescope)
C - Dew cap
(refacting telescope only)
D - Optical Tube
(reflecting telescope)
E - Tube clamp(s)
(except Starscope 609)
F - Mount head
G - Latitude screw
H - Mount screw
I - Flexible shaft for
right ascension axis
J - Flexible shaft for
declination axis
K - Mount base
L - Counterweight rod
M - Screws/wing nuts
for tripod legs
N - Screws/wing nuts
for support plate
O - Locking screws
for tripod legs
P - Support plate
Q - Counterweight
R - Finder scope
S - Moon filter
T - Wing nuts for optical tube
(only Starscope 609)
U - Barlow lens
V - Erect lens
W - Eyepieces (2 oder 3,
depending on model)
X - Diagonal mirror
(refacting telescope only)
Not shown:
Screwdriver and Allen wrench
(except Starscope 609)
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Starscope on equatorial mount Instruction manual
Take the parts needed for this and place
them ready for mounting. You will need the
following parts for the mount:
• Mount base
• Tripod legs
• Screws for tripod leg clamping
• Screws with wing nuts
for the tripod leg mounting
• Storage plate for eyepieces
and accessories
• Screws with wing nuts
for the storage plate
Assembly
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Starscope on equatorial mount Instruction manual
When mounting the tripod
legs, make sure that the
three retaining plates for the
storage plate face inwards.
Then attach the tripod legs
to the mount head using the
three screws ‚M‘. You should
not tighten these screws too
much yet.
First screw the three screws ‚O‘ into the
threads of the tripod legs, but do not tighten
the screws too much, only „hand-tight“. You
can later use these three screws to change
the „working height“ of the tripod or to adjust
the tripod to an uneven floor.
Assembling the Tripod
Now fasten the storage
plate to the retaining plates
of the ripod legs using the
three screws (N). To do this,
insert the screws with a
washer from above into the
holes provided for this pur-
pose in the storage plate ...
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Starscope on equatorial mount Instruction manual
Now attach the storage pla-
te to the other two holding
plates.
Your AZ mount should now
be secure and stable and is
ready to receive the tele-
scope.
... and screw a wing nut
together with a washer onto
the screw from below. Do
not tighten the nut yet.
Then spread the three tripod
legs evenly and tighten the
three screws (M) on the
mount base hand-tight.
The dew cap protects the optics from dew. Mount the cap on the tube.
Attaching the dew cap to the optical tube (refracting telescopes only)
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Starscope on equatorial mount Instruction manual
Assembing the Mount and mounting the optical tube
You will need the parts in the order mentioned:
• Mount head
• Screw for mount head
• Latitude screw
• Counterweight rod
• Counterweight
• Flexible shafts
• Tube clamp (except Starscope 609)
• Optical Tube
• Wing nuts fot optical tube
(Starscope 609 only)
Parts for mounting the optical tube (all models except Starscope 609)
Parts for mounting the optical tube (Starscope 609)
Este manual sirve para los siguientes modelos
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