NPZ TAL-1 User Manual

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TELESCOPES
TAL-1, TAL-1M, TAL-2,
TAL-150P, TAL-150P8
Instruction manual

NPZ TAL-1 Specifications

General

Brand	NPZ
Model	TAL-1
Category	Telescope
Language	English

Summary

General Instructions

Technical Specifications

Inventory List

Construction of the Telescope

Preparing Telescope for Observations

Assembling the Telescope

Step-by-step guide for physically putting the telescope together.

Balancing the Telescope

How to balance the telescope on its mount for smooth operation.

Aligning the Finder Scope

Procedure to align the finder scope with the main telescope.

Power Supply and Hand Controller

Connecting and using the power supply and hand controller.

Polar Alignment

How to align the telescope's polar axis with Earth's axis.

Calibrating the Setting Circles

Adjusting setting circles for accurate celestial object location.

Observations

Visual Observations

Techniques and tips for observing celestial objects visually.

Astrophotography

Guide for capturing images of celestial objects with the telescope.

Maintenance

Collimation (Alignment) of the Optics

Steps to align the telescope's mirrors for optimal performance.

Storage

Acceptance Certificate

Appendix A: Precise polar alignment for the MT-1 and MT-1C mounts

Appendix B: Double stars list for telescope image quality test

Appendix C: Brightest stars visible in the Northern Hemisphere