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- Page 1 Series Quantum 100 Refractor (Equatorial Mount not included) INSTRUCTION MANUAL moDELs s11160...
- Page 2 Warning • Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with a telescope ( unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. • Never use your telescope to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the telescope and any accessories attached to it. • Never use an eyepiece solar filter or a Herschel Wedge. Internal heat build-up inside the telescope can cause these devices to crack or break, allowing unfiltered sunlight to pass through to the eye. • Never leave the telescope unsupervised, either when children are present or with adults who may not be familiar with the correct operating procedures of your telescope.
- Page 3 QUantUm is ConvEniEntLy paCKagED in onE rEUsabLE shipping Carton that Contains thE FoLLoWing aCCEssoriEs: QUantUm 100 Diameter 100mm Focal Length 500mm (f/5.0) Eyepiece 28mm - 2” Finderscope 9x50, erect-image, 90° Diagonal 2” mirror diagonal with dielectric coatings Field Flattener Built-in Case Aluminum, Foam Lined Technical Specs...
- Page 4 rEmoving thE QUantUm100 Carrying CasE 1. The Quantum 100 is shipped in an aluminum spring-loaded frame to ensure safety during transportation. To remove the aluminum case from the frame: 2. Remove all accessories from the shipping box so that the aluminum case is accessible. 3.
- Page 5 attaChing visUaL aCCEssoriEs instaLLing thE FinDErsCopE Quantum telescopes come with a 9x50 finderscope. The specifications instaLLing thE star DiagonaL for the finderscope refer to the magnification and aperture (in The star diagonal is a prism or mirror that diverts light at a right angle millimeters). Therefore, a 9x50 finderscope magnifies objects nine times to the light path of the telescope. This allows you to observe in positions and has a 50 mm objective lens.
- Page 6 Using yoUr tELEsCopE For astrophotography Quantum telescopes come with a built-in field flattening lens design to provide pinpoint images while imaging. To configure your Quantum Focuser refractor for astrophotography: retaining ring 1. Remove all visual accessories (eyepiece, diagonal) from the focuser. 2. Unthread the focuser adapter ring from the end of the torque handles focuser (see image 1-4). 3. Thread the camera adapter onto the end of the focuser. 4.
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Page 7: Telescope Maintenance
tELEsCopE maintEnanCE While your telescope requires little maintenance, there are a few things solution should be 60% isopropyl alcohol and 40% distilled water. Or, to remember that will ensure your telescope performs at its best. liquid dish soap diluted with water (a couple of drops per one quart of water) can be used. CarE anD CLEaning oF thE optiCs Occasionally, you may experience dew build-up on the lens of your Occasionally, dust and/or moisture may build up on the objective lens... - Page 8 Copyright 2011 Celestron All rights reserved. (Products or instructions may change without notice or obligation.) 0112...
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