Adjusting The Tripod Height - Celestron Ultima 11 Instruction Manual

ADJUSTING THE TRIPOD HEIGHT

The tripod that comes with your Ultima telescope is adjustable. To adjust the height at which the tripod
stands:
1. Loosen the extension clamp on one of the tripod legs (see figure 2-3).
2. Extend the leg to the desired height.
3. Tighten the extension clamp to hold the leg in place.
4. Repeat this process for each of the remaining legs.
You can do this while the tripod legs are still folded together.
Remember that the higher the tripod legs are extended, the less stable it is. For casual observing, this may
not pose a problem. However, if you plan on doing photography, the tripod should be set low to ensure
stability. A recommended height is to set the tripod in such a manner that you can look directly into the
eyepiece on the telescope with a diagonal while seated.
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