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iExplore TM 70AZ T elescope Instruction Manual For product #6003 www .iOptron.com.
2 T able of Content s T able of Content s .............................................................................................................. .................. 2 1. T elescope Assembly ......................................................
3 1. T elescope Assembly 1.1. iExplore 70AZ Assembly T erms 1 2 4 5 6 7 10 8 12 11 13 3 9 Figure 1. iExplore 70AZ (1). Optical tube assembly (OT A) (2). Finderscope (3). Finderscope mounting socket (4). Eyepiece (5). Diagonal (6). Focusing knob (7). Altitude adjustment rod (8).
4 1 2 4 5 8 10 9 11 7 14 15 16 17 Figure 2. Parts list.
5 1.2. T elescope Assembly The numbers in brackets refer to the keys s hown in Figure 1 & Figure 2. 1. Unpack a nd identify the components of your tele scope using the list show n in previous pages. 2. T ake the T ripod legs (#10) out of the package.
6 Figure 6. Install Altitude adjustment rod 7. Retract the Altitude locking knob (#12) so the hol e is clear in the eyebolt on the mount (see Figure 7). Put the OT A inside the yoke (alta zimuth) mount so t hat the Altitude adjustment rod (#7) is on the same side as the Altitude locking knob (see Figure 1).
7 Figure 10. Attach find ersco pe 10. The iExplore 70AZ equipped with a star diag onal (#5). This diagonal produces an image in th e eyepiece that is correctly oriented ve rtically , but is reversed left-to-right hori zontal ly . Insert the diagonal (#5) into the focuser drawtube and the eyepi ece (#4) into the diagonal.
8 Figure 12. Altitude and azimuth moving 2.1.2. Selecting an Eyepiece Always begin viewing with the lowest power eyepiece. (Note: a 20 mm focal length eyepiece has a lowe r power than a 12.
9 Install and use this eyepie ce the same way you do with the Barlow lens. Y ou cannot use the Barlow lens when using this eyepiece. 2.1.5. Focusing Telescope After selecting the desired eyepiece, aim the telesco pe tube at a land-base d target at least 200 yards away (e.
10 lock. 2.3. Observation Tip s When selecting a lo cation for observing, get as far away as possible from dire ct artificial lig ht such as stree t lights, porch lights, and automobile headlights. The glar e from these lights will greatly impair your dark-adapted night vision.
11 4. T echnical Specifications Mount AltAzimuth Optical Design Achromatic Refractor Objective Lens Air-spaced, fully coated Clear Aperture 70 mm Focal Length 700mm Focal Ratio f/10 Focuser Rack-and-pinion, accept s 1.25" eyepieces and accessories Eyepiece 4mm, 12.
12 IOPTRON ONE YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY A. iOptron warrants your telescope, mount, or controll er to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for on e year . iOptron will repair or replace suc h pr oduct or part which, upon inspection b y iOptron, is found to be defective i n materials or workmanship.
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