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General| Focal Length | 2800 mm |
|---|---|
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 660x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 40x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14.7 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.5 arc seconds |
| Aperture | 279 mm (11 inches) |
| Optical Tube Length | 24 in (610 mm) |
Explains the manual's structure, purpose, and how to navigate its sections.
Crucial safety warnings regarding sun observation, eye protection, and telescope handling.
Explains the telescope's optical design, components, and light path.
Guides on assembling the telescope, tripod, wedge, and accessories.
How to adjust the wedge for alignment and move the telescope in R.A. and DEC.
Procedures for safely moving and storing the telescope assembly.
Guides on achieving sharp focus and aligning the finderscope for accurate aiming.
Tips for daytime and nighttime observing, including planets and deep sky objects.
How to calculate magnification and determine the field of view for observations.
Best practices for visual observation and common pitfalls to avoid.
Explains the R.A. and Dec system for locating celestial objects.
Detailed methods for polar aligning the telescope for accurate tracking.
Calibrating the R.A. setting circle for precise object location.
Instructions for powering the drive, selecting tracking rates, and using the hand controller.
Advanced feature to improve tracking accuracy by correcting gear oscillations.
Details drive system connectors and provides solutions for common operational issues.
Guides for observing celestial bodies, including optimal phases and safety for solar viewing.
Finding and observing faint objects using setting circles and star hopping techniques.
Factors like transparency, illumination, and seeing that affect observation quality.
Techniques for basic astrophotography using prime focus and piggyback methods.
Advanced photography methods for high-magnification and deep-sky objects.
Proper cleaning of optical surfaces and mirror collimation for optimal performance.
A list and description of various optional accessories available for the telescope.
A catalog of deep-sky objects for amateur observation, with coordinates and types.
A list of bright stars with coordinates for R.A. setting circle alignment.
Detailed technical data and specifications for the telescope models.
Recommended books to enhance astronomical knowledge and sky observation skills.
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