Summary of Contents for TS Starscope 707
- Page 1 Starscope telescopes on azimuthal mount Instruction manual Starscopes on azimuthal mount Instruction manual...
- Page 2 These instructions are valid for the telescope models shown in the illustration Starscope 707 Starscope 767 Starscopes on azimuthal mount Instruction manual...
- Page 3 First information Thank you for choosing a quality product Only then you will have a lot of fun observing from Teleskop-Service. With the purchase celestial objects. Further helpful steps for of this telescope you are now entering the finding celestial objects or also for the care fascinating world of hobby astronomy.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Unpacking and checking the contents of the package ........5 Assembly of the mount • preparation ............7 Assembling the mount ................... 8 Mounting the telescope on the mount ............10 Attaching and using the viewfinder telescope ..........13 Using accessories on the eyepiece side ............ -
Page 5: Unpacking And Checking The Contents Of The Package
Unpacking and checking the contents of the package The outer packaging contains another box Please unpack the individual parts conscien- and these instructions. This contains the tiously and place everything carefully on the individually packed parts for the telescope floor. complete set. - Page 6 A - Mount B - Finder scope C - Erect lens D - Eyepieces E - --- F - Locking screws for tripod legs G - Support plate H - Barlow lens I - Fine adjustment J - Screws/wing nuts for tripod legs K - Screws/wing nuts for support plate...
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Page 7: Assembly Of The Mount • Preparation
Assembly of the mount • preparation Take the parts needed for this and place You will need the following parts them ready for mounting. for the mount: • AZ mount head • Tripod legs • Screws for tripod leg clamping •... -
Page 8: Assembling The Mount
Assembling the mount First screw the three screws ‚F‘ into the threads of the tripod legs, but do not tighten the screws too much, only „hand-tight“. You can later use these three screws to change the „working height“ of the tripod or to adjust the tripod to an uneven floor. - Page 9 ... and screw a wing nut together with a washer onto the screw from below. Do not tighten the nut yet. Then spread the three tripod legs evenly and only then tighten the three screws (J) on the mounting head „hand-tight“...
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Page 10: Mounting The Telescope On The Mount
Mounting the telescope on the mount To mount the telescope on the mount you need the following parts: • 2 x screw (N) for tube mounting • 1 x fine drive with screw (I) • Telescope tube (L) Now carefully take the telescope and place it with the two holders in the two openings at the top of the mounting fork. - Page 11 Front When inserting the telescope, it is important that the front end of the telescope (aperture) points in the opposite direction of the tilt of the mount fork. Secure the telescope to the mount with the two screws ‚N‘. Tighten the screws only „hand tight“...
- Page 12 Insert the fine adjustment rod into the holder on the mount. Attach the fine adjustment knob to the threa- ded bolt of the telescope using the screwdri- ver provided. Tighten the screw firmly, the fine adjustment knob still remains movable. Now clamp the fine adjustment knob to the mount with the star knob screw.
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Page 13: Attaching And Using The Viewfinder Telescope
Attaching and using the viewfinder telescope The entry-level package comes with either an First, remove the two knurled nuts so that optical viewfinder or a so-called illuminated only the screws protrude from the tube. dot finder. Both variants are attached to the telescope. - Page 14 Now you have to align (adjust) the viewfinder to the telescope. To do this, first insert the eyepiece with the largest focal length into the focuser. Now look for a distant, earthly object (church tower, high voltage pylon, chim- ney, etc.) and look through the eyepiece.
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Page 15: Using Accessories On The Eyepiece Side
Using accessories on the eyepiece side To view the image captured by the telescope, It is not always advisable to use a Barlow you need the eyepieces. The telescope lens, especially with high magnification collects and focuses the light and creates an eyepieces (e.g. -
Page 16: Highest And Lowest Useful Magnification
Highest and lowest useful magnification Theoretically, almost any magnification is Depending on the night of observation, the air possible with a telescope if you use the right may be calmer or less calm. The highest use- eyepieces. As you can see in the table above, ful magnification can only be achieved when in the example with the 4 mm eyepiece and a the air is as calm as possible. - Page 17 4. Always use the eyepiece with the lowest the observation object in the telescope, you magnification at first. Once you have centered can slowly increase the magnification. 16/1 16/2 5. To slew the telescope horizontally, simply star knob screw on the fine adjustment drive loosen the clamping screw at the bottom (Fig.
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Page 18: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories TS Optics 8-piece eyepiece and accessory set in high-quality metal case Useful and important accessories for nearly every telescope TS Zoom Eyepiece 7mm to 21mm Focal Length Change the magnification according to your needs - steplessly! LED Red & White Light Lamp with Dimmer... -
Page 19: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and cleaning If the telescope needs to be cleaned, this • To remove fingerprints, pollen or dust that should always be done with extreme care and cannot be removed with a bellows, you may the proper cleaning materials. ONLY use special cleaning agents, such as so-called „Lenspens“... -
Page 20: Observation Examples
Observation examples A lot of interesting celestial objects are wai- Mercury, Mars and Uranus are also within ting to be viewed by you. A detailed listing reach of your telescope, but they show much would go beyond the scope of this guide. less detail than the planets Jupiter and Saturn There is very good literature on this subject mentioned above. -
Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions
Aperture: 70 mm (Starscope 707)/76 mm (Starscope 767) Focal length: 700 mm Resolution: 1,64” (Starscope 707)/1,53” (Starscope 767) Limiting magnitude: 11,2 mag (Starscope 707)/11 mag (Starscope 767) Focuser: 1,25” gear drive Mount: Azimuthal mount with height fine adjustment Tripod: Height adjustable aluminum tripod (up to 120 cm)
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