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Vixen PORTA II User Manual

Vixen PORTA II
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Instruction Manual for
Vixen
PORTA
/
MINI
PORTA
Altazimuth Mount Telescopes
60ki-3-
(
8199
)
-2S-60.0-
(
Miz
)(
K
)(
M
)
5-17-3 Higashitokorozawa,Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-0021, Japan
Phone +81-4-2944-4141
(
International
)
F a x +81-4-2944-9722
(
International
)
http://www.vixen.co.jp
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Vixen PORTA II Specifications

General IconGeneral
Load Capacity5 kg
MaterialAluminum
Slow Motion ControlYes
Tripod IncludedYes
TypeAltazimuth
TripodAdjustable
ApertureNot applicable
Focal LengthNot applicable
Focal RatioNot applicable
Eyepieces IncludedNot applicable
FinderscopeNot applicable

Summary

Preface and Safety

Warning! Safety Precautions

Never look directly at the sun; permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.

Cautionary Notes

Do not leave optical tube uncapped in daytime; may cause fire by sunlight.

Before Use

Parts List and Description

Lists and describes all components included in the mount and tripod box.

Specifications Overview

Details technical specifications for the mount and compatible optical tubes.

Preparation and Assembly

Setting Up Tripod and Slow Motion Handles

Step-by-step guide to setting up the tripod and attaching slow motion controls.

Mounting Optical Tube and Eyepiece

Instructions on attaching the optical tube and eyepiece to the mount.

Attaching Finder Scope

Guide on how to attach various types of finder scopes to the telescope.

Using Optional SXG Half Pillar

Guide on using an optional SXG half pillar with the PORTA II mount.

Basic Operation and Alignment

Slewing Motion and Balancing

How to move the telescope for quick aiming, fine adjustments, and balancing.

Aligning the Finder Scope

Step-by-step guide to align finder scopes with the main telescope.

Adjustments and Viewing

Adjusting Slewing Motion and Handle Position

How to adjust motion tension and reorient altitude/azimuth handles.

Terrestrial Viewing Practice

Recommendation to practice with terrestrial objects before celestial viewing.

Observing the Moon

Guide on how to observe the Moon using the telescope.

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