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General| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 1200 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5.9 |
| Mount Type | Dobsonian |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Yes |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 480x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 29x |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.68 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.57 arc seconds |
| Aperture | 203 mm |
| Eyepiece 1 | 25 mm |
| Eyepiece 2 | 10 mm |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14.0 |
| Optical Coatings | Aluminum |
| Height | 60 in (1524 mm) |
Covers app download, unlock code usage, and placing the smartphone in the dock.
Explains how to align the app and use on-screen guides to find celestial objects.
Details how to use the collimation cap to check the alignment of the primary and secondary mirrors.
Explains how to use hex keys to adjust the tilt of the secondary mirror for proper alignment.
Guides on using hex keys and screwdriver to adjust the primary mirror tilt on the 8" model.
Explains using thumbscrews to adjust the primary mirror tilt on the 10" model.
Crucial warnings about never looking at the Sun through the telescope without proper filters.
Advises on securing battery compartments and the safe disposal of button batteries.
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