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Carson Skyseeker JC-200 Instruction Manual

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©2009 CARSON OPTICAL
HAUPPAUGE NY 11788
www.carsonoptical.com
MADE IN CHINA

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  • Page 1 ©2009 CARSON OPTICAL HAUPPAUGE NY 11788 www.carsonoptical.com MADE IN CHINA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warnings Customer Service Warranty Information Congratulations on your purchase of a Carson JC-200 SkySeeker telescope. This telescope features an easy-to-use design and high performance optics that are perfect for beginning astronomers looking to explore the wonders of outer space and the world around them.
  • Page 3 BOX CONTENTS • Complete Optical Tube Assembly on Dobsonian Tabletop Mount • 8mm Huygenian Eyepiece (1.25”O.D.). • 20mm Huygenian Eyepiece (1.25”O.D.). Please unpack your telescope carefully and make sure that all accessories are included in the box. VISUAL KEY DIAGRAM...

  • Page 4: Telescope Assembly

    TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY Setting Up Your Telescope: The mount and optical tube assembly comes preassembled and ready-to-use. Carefully remove the telescope from the box. Attaching the Eyepieces: Insert the Huygenian 20mm eyepiece into the focuser and rotate clockwise into focuser until tight. Be careful not to over-tighten the eyepiece.

  • Page 5: Using The Telescope

    USING THE TELESCOPE CONT. • If you are viewing celestial objects, you will notice that the object will slowly move across the field of view (caused by the rotation of the Earth). You will need to slowly move the telescope vertically and/or horizontally to keep the object centered.

  • Page 6: Calculating Power

    CALCULATING POWER The magnification of a telescope depends on both the focal length of your telescope as well as the eyepiece you use. There is a simple formula you can use to determine the magnification you are using at any given time. Simply divide the focal length of the telescope by the focal length of the eyepiece.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector Aperture: 76mm (2.99”) Focal Length: 300mm (11.8”) Focal Ratio: f/3.95 Eyepiece 1: Huygenian 20mm Magnification 1: Eyepiece 2: Huygenian 8mm Magnification 2: 37.5x Mount: Dobsonian (Alt-azimuth mount) Weight: 3.7 lbs. WARNINGS • Never use this telescope to look directly at or near the sun. Viewing the sun can cause instant and irreversible eye damage.

  • Page 8: Warranty Information

    This Carson product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. During this period Carson will, at its option and without charge, either repair any part or assembly of parts found to be defective in material or...

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