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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model No.: 606R & 606R II
606R & 606R II 17, Finderscope Tube 1, 2Main Tube 12, Protective 12, Cover
16, Finderscope 16, Holder 3, Compass 4, Eyepiece Lens
6, 6Tripod Holder
5, Eyepiece 5, Holding Screw 2, Diagonal Prism
7, 6Tripod 7, 6Platform
9, Focus Wheel
11, Tripod Leg
8, Tripod Securing Screw
13, Tray
10, Mount Adjustment Handle
14, Extension Leg Holder 15, Extenctable Tripod Leg
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Supplementary Instructions Please note: these instructions cover a number of different Saxon telescopes, and not all points may apply to your model. Firstly, do not forget to remove the front cap before using! Some telescopes will have a smaller inner cap as part of the main front cap. Normally both will be taken off to allow as much light into the telescope as possible, but if the view of the Moon is too bright, fit the main cap on but with the smaller cap off. This cuts down the light reaching your eye to a comfortable level. (Note: some telescopes come with a small moon filter that can be used to cut down the light. Moon and planetary filters are available separately) Refracting (lens) telescopes can be used for land viewing, but will typically give an upright, but reversed image. An optional Erecting (Amici) Prism can give a fully-corrected image if this is preferred. Reflecting (mirror) telescopes will give a land image that is almost upside down. This can be rotated 180° with an Erecting Eyepiece, but with an increase in magnification of 50%. Usually less magnification is required for land viewing, so use only low powered eyepieces. When assembling the tripod and mount, make sure all the nuts and bolts are tightened firmly, but be careful not to overtighten. With equatorial mounts, the Right Ascension axis must point to true South (or North in the northern hemisphere), and must aim up to the correct angle. To achieve this, the pointer on the side of the mount needs to be over the number that is your latitude; for Melbourne for example, that is 38 (i.e. 38° South). The finder scope will usually give an upside down image. This is normal. It needs to be accurately lined up with the main telescope, and the easiest way is to target something distinct on the horizon, in daytime. Find it through the main telescope first, then adjust the aiming of the finder scope until that object is centred on the crosshairs. Finding an object in the night sky will then be quite straightforward. Clean objective lenses and eyepieces by carefully brushing off any loose dust, then wipe gently with a soft facial tissue moistened with isopropyl alcohol, or proprietary lens cleaner. Blow loose dust off mirrors with dry compressed air. If further cleaning is required, it must be done by a qualified optical technician. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO VIEW THE SUN THROUGH ANY TELESCOPE WITHOUT AN APPROVED FULL-APERTURE SOLAR FILTER, AS PERMANENT AND IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE MAY RESULT!
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