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General| Aperture | 10-inch (254mm) |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 2500mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Mount Type | Equatorial |
| Weight | 70 lbs |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| GoTo | Yes |
Manual reading is mandatory before operation to prevent damage and ensure correct usage.
Lists the standard equipment included with the basic Model 2080 telescope.
Lists the standard equipment included with the basic Model 2120 telescope.
Provides instructions for setting up the Model 2080 telescope.
Details the assembly and initial setup procedures for the Model 2120 telescope.
Guides the user through their first observations with the telescope.
Strict warning against looking at the sun without proper equipment.
Explains how to focus the telescope using the focusing knob.
Explains the concepts of Declination and Right Ascension for celestial mapping.
Guides the user on aligning the telescope's polar axis with the celestial pole.
Details a precise method for polar alignment, crucial for astrophotography.
Explains the function and operation of the electric motor drive system.
Introduces the range of optional accessories available for the telescopes.
Describes standard and optional 1-1/4 inch eyepieces and their uses.
Discusses the use of 2-inch eyepieces with a diagonal mirror for wide-field views.
Explains the function of Barlow lenses in increasing magnification.
Explains how the erecting prism provides correctly oriented terrestrial images.
Details attaching and collimating the 8x50mm right-angle viewfinder.
Instructions for safely using solar filters, including important warnings.
Explains the use of the T-Adapter for attaching SLR cameras for photography.
Provides instructions and warnings for cleaning telescope optics safely.
Explains the importance and procedure for optical collimation.
Lists the key technical specifications for the Model 2080 telescope.
Lists the key technical specifications for the Model 2120 telescope.
Introduces the LX3 drive system and its advanced features.
Details the LX3's quartz-accurate sidereal rate tracking drive system.
Describes the polar viewfinder and its use in finding the celestial pole.
Provides steps to resolve issues with the LX3 Quartz Drive system.
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