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- Page 1 Instruction Manual for PORTA MINI PORTA Vixen Altazimuth Mount Telescopes...
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Page 2: Preface
*This manual is prepared in common with all the PORTA II / MINI PORTA mount series telescopes. You may occasionally find descriptions in the text not relevant to your model. The manual explains usage of the PORTA II mount by mainly using pictures of the PORTA II A80Mf by way of example. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
( PORTA II A70Lf ) --------------------------Page 8 Ⅴ-2 Attaching the Finder Scope ---Page 8 ( PORTA II / MINI PORTA Telescopes with the XY Red Dot Finder ) Ⅴ-3 Using an Optional SXG Half Pillar ( For PORTA II Only ) ---------------------Page 9... -
Page 4: Before Use
Before Use Parts List The PORTA / MINI PORTA altazimuth mount Shown PORTA Mount with Tripod and tripod box contains the parts listed below. Smaller Allen Wrench Smaller Allen Wrench (for adjusting tension (for adjusting tension Make sure that your shipment contains all the of altitude/azimuth motion) of altitude/azimuth motion) parts. -
Page 5: Specifications
Before Use Specifications Mount PORTA Altazimuth Mount MINI PORTA Altazimuth Mount Altitude (Vertical) Motion Whole-circle Fine Motion and Quick Slewing Motion Azimuth (Horizontal) Motion Whole-circle Fine Motion and Quick Slewing Motion Optical Tube Attachment Dovetail Tube Plate Attachment System with Safety Screw Max. -
Page 6: Preparation
Preparation Assembling the Telescope Setting Up the Tripod / Attaching the Slow Motion Handles Stand the tripod on an ① ② P u l l t h e t r i p o d l e g s even and sold ground. apart until the tripod Adjust the height of the leg spreader has been... -
Page 7: Ⅱ Preparation For Mounting The Optical Tube
Preparation Assembling the Telescope Mounting the Optical Tube Attach the dovetail mounted Dovetail Lock Dovetail Lock Dovetail Lock knob Dovetail Lock knob scope into the dovetail moun knob knob -ting block of the PORTA MINI PORTA mount, tighten the dovetail lock knob onto the dovetail tube plate centering notch until snug. -
Page 8: Attaching The Finder Scope Ⅴ-2
Preparation Attaching the Finder Scope to the Telescope Attaching the Finder Scope ( PORTA R130Sf ) A80Mf and PORTA Back out the adjustment Slide the rubber O-ring onto the eyepiece end of the Adjustment Screws Adjustment Screws screws on the finder brac finder. -
Page 9: Using An Optional Sxg Half Pillar
Preparation Using an Optional SXG Half Pillar ( For PORTA II Only ) You can easily separate the tripod from the PORT Altazimuth mount assembly with the provided lock knob underneath the tripod head. It enables you to use an optional SXG half pillar and other accessories sold separately. -
Page 10: Basic Operation
The PORTA II / MINI PORTA mount will rotate the scope by pushing / pulling t e l e s c o p e s m o o t h l y i n t o p o s i t i o n . -
Page 11: Ⅳ-1 Aligning The Finder Scope
To p To p In the illustration, a distant Vixen tower is brought into the center of the field of view of the telescope. Next, look though the finder scope. You should Pl ac e t he to w e r in th e c e nt e r o f t he... -
Page 12: Ⅳ-3 Aligning The Finder Scope
Aligning the Finder Scope Basic Operation Ⅳ-3 Aligning the Finder Scope ( PORTA / MINI PORTA Telescopes with the XY Red Dot Finder ) Loosen the alignment clamp knob on the XY red ① ① ② A li g nm e nt A li g nm e nt dot finder and move the upper portion of the dot C l am p K n ob... -
Page 13: Adjustments
Adjustments Adjusting the Altitude/Azimuth Slewing Motion Test the motion smoothness of the PORTA / MINI PORTA Mount with a balanced scope by moving the telescope tube by hand in altitude and azimuth (without using the alt-azimuth handles). Depending on the length and weight of the telescope, you may find too much or too little resistance to the motion. - Page 14 Adjustments Ⅲ Adjusting the Azimuth Handle Position You can change the orientation of the azimuth handle relative to the optical tube to suite your observing preference. You may wish to do this to avoid obstructing the optical tube. Put the scope in a hori- Pull the rubber cover on ①...
- Page 15 Observation Observing the Moon With the finder scope aligned and the eyepiece attached, you are ready to use the PORTA telescope / MINI PORTA for your celestial observation in the night sky. Let’s begin by observing a bright and easy-to-find object, the Moon, and then proceed to finding planets and dark objects easily visible at moderate power.
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