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General| Aperture | 51 mm |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 250 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/4.9 |
| Lens Elements | 4 |
| Lens Groups | 3 |
| Image Circle | 44 mm |
| Glass | FPL53 |
| Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Finder Scope | Not included |
| Diagonal | Not included |
| Mounting | Vixen-style dovetail |
| Optical Design | Petzval |
| Length | 225mm |
| Filter Thread | M48 |
| Focuser | Helical |
Remove the two screws from the telescope saddle using a 2.5mm hex key and store them safely.
Place the Electronic Auto Focuser (EAF) into the bracket, aligning holes and securing with EAF screws.
Use a 2.5mm hex key to remove the two screws holding the dovetail, keeping them for later use.
Attach the ASIAIR Pro or Plus to the bracket using the screws removed in Step 3 and a 2.5mm hex key.
Carefully spin the dew shield counter-clockwise to remove it from the telescope.
Slide the large gear over the telescope front and down the focuser, ensuring it sits on rubber pieces.
Place the assembled adapter onto the telescope and secure it with M4x8 screws and a 2mm hex key.
Optionally mount the saddle onto the bracket using M4x14 screws and a 2.5mm hex key.
Align the EAF shaft with the small gear, ensuring the notch fits, then mate the large gear with the small gear.
Screw the dew shield back onto the front of the telescope to complete the setup.
Tighten the silver grub screw with a 1.5mm hex key if the focus ring is too loose; contact for updates if no grub screw.
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