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General| Focal Length | 700mm |
|---|---|
| Mount Type | Altazimuth |
| Optical Design | Refractor |
| Tripod | Aluminum |
| Eyepieces Included | 9mm, 25mm |
Details set-up, operation, specifications, and accessories for the Model 395.
Lists the main telescope components and included accessories for the Model 395.
Install tripod lock knobs, extend legs, and adjust height for stability.
Attach accessory shelf and flexible cable controls to the telescope mount.
Insert viewfinder into bracket rings and center it using thumbscrews.
Attach counterweight, optical tube assembly, and cradle rings.
Insert diagonal mirror and eyepiece into focuser and secure them.
Balance telescope on R.A. and Dec. axes by adjusting counterweight and tube position.
Align viewfinder to main telescope by centering an object in both fields of view.
Verify viewfinder alignment with main telescope by centering an object in both fields.
Explains apparent East-to-West motion of celestial bodies due to Earth's rotation.
Defines Right Ascension (R.A.) and Declination (Dec.) as celestial coordinate systems.
Center objects using viewfinder and R.A./Dec. locks, then fine-tune with cable controls.
Start with low power, increase magnification gradually, and back down if image degrades.
Use R.A. cable control to track objects as Earth rotates; Dec. control is for centering.
Avoid touching eyepiece, use red light, observe from stable locations, and dark adapt eyes.
Never point the telescope at the Sun to avoid instant and irreversible eye damage.
Calibrate R.A. setting circle by centering a star and matching circle to star's R.A.
Use calibrated setting circles to locate faint objects by their celestial coordinates.
Calculate telescope power by dividing telescope focal length by eyepiece focal length.
Clean lens surfaces infrequently and gently, using brush or compressed air.
Adjust mount and tripod components like polar shaft, azimuth base, and worm blocks.
Lists objective lens focal length, diameter, focal ratio, and mounting type.
Information on available American-size eyepieces for different observing needs.
Prism for corrected 45° terrestrial viewing, oriented left-right and up-down.
Doubles the power of American-size eyepieces when used with the telescope.
Adapters for attaching 35mm SLR cameras for astrophotography or terrestrial use.
Automatically tracks celestial objects by rotating the telescope in R.A. compensating for Earth's rotation.
Software for exploring the heavens, displaying the night sky, and printing star charts.
Star charts and planisphere for locating celestial bodies and field use.
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