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Celestron Travel Scope 50 Instruction Manual

Celestron Travel Scope 50 Instruction Manual

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SUN OBSERVING TELESCOPE WITH BACKPACK
Instruction Manual
MODEL # 22060
The permanently mounted glass solar fi lters in this product:
• Conform to and meet the Transmission Requirements of ISO 12312-2, Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun.
• Meet the Transmission Requirements of EN 1836:2005 + A1:2007 (E) for an E15 Filter for the Direct Observation of the Sun.
• Meet the Transmission Requirements of AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, Filters for Eye Protectors.
EC Type Examination by: SAI Global Assurance Services Ltd. (Notifi ed Body No. NB2056), MK5 8HJ U.K.
Conforms to and meets the
Transmission
Requirements
of ISO 12312-2, Filters for
Direct Observation of the Sun

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  • Page 1 SUN OBSERVING TELESCOPE WITH BACKPACK Conforms to and meets the Transmission Requirements Instruction Manual MODEL # 22060 of ISO 12312-2, Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun The permanently mounted glass solar fi lters in this product: • Conform to and meet the Transmission Requirements of ISO 12312-2, Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun. •...

  • Page 2: What's In The Box

    Tr a v el S c o pe 5 0 WHAT’S IN THE BOX We recommend saving your telescope box so it can be used to store the telescope when it is not in use. Unpack the box carefully as some parts are small. Use the parts list below to verify that all parts and accessories are present. PARTS LIST Telescope tube Objective lens &...

  • Page 3: Assembling Your Telescope

    Tr a v el S c o pe 5 0 ASSEMBLING YOUR TELESCOPE THE MOUNT & TRIPOD The tripod and mount come preassembled so the setup is very easy: 1. Stand the tripod upright and pull the tripod legs outward until the tripod’s center leg brace slides down to the bottom of the center column.

  • Page 4: The Star Diagonal

    Tr a v el S c o pe 5 0 THE STAR DIAGONAL The star diagonal is a mirror that diverts the light at a right angle to the light path of the telescope. This allows you to observe in a position that is more comfortable than if you had to look straight through. When looking through the eyepiece, the image will appear to be correctly oriented up and down, but will be mirror reversed left to right.

  • Page 5: Moving The Telescope

    Tr a v el S c o pe 5 0 MOVING THE TELESCOPE The photo-style altazimuth mount is simple to use. To move the scope left and right, loosen the azimuth tension knob at the base of the mount. Hold one of the tripod with one hand and grab the panning handle with the other. Move the scope to the desired location.
  • Page 7 Tr a v el S c o pe 5 0 While solar eclipses happen somewhere on Earth at least twice a year, the last time there was a total solar eclipse over the USA was in 1979. At that time, the Sun just grazed the states of Washington, Idaho and Montana. The coast to coast August 2017 total solar eclipse is expected to be the most watched celestial event in American history.

  • Page 8: Observing The Sun

    Tr a v el S c o pe 5 0 OBSERVING THE SUN In addition to observing solar eclipses, your scope is capable of seeing other solar phenomena. Here are some suggestions to get the most out of your solar telescope. SUNSPOTS Sunspots are dark spots that appear on the photosphere, or visible “surface”...
  • Page 9 Tr a v el S c o pe 5 0 MERCURY TRANSIT Mercury transits occur when the planet Mercury passes in between the Sun and Earth allowing observers on Earth to track Mercury’s dark disk as it crosses the face of the Sun. This is an extremely rare event, occurring only four times over the next 50 years.
  • Page 10 Tr a v el S c o pe 5 0 NOTES | ENGLISH...

  • Page 11: Celestron Two Year Limited Warranty

    A. Celestron warrants your telescope to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. Celestron will repair or replace such product or part thereof which, upon inspection by Celestron, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of Celestron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to Celestron together with proof-of-purchase satisfactory to Celestron.
  • Page 12 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Product design and specifi cations are subject to change without prior notifi cation. This product is designed and intended for use by those 14 years of age and older. © 2016 Celestron • All rights reserved 22060 www.celestron.com 10-16 2835 Columbia Street •...

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