Carson Red Planet RP-300 Quick Start Manual

Reflector telescope with equatorial mount

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Red Planet

Reflector Telescope with Equatorial Mount

Congratulations on selecting your new telescope! In order to achieve

optimum performance, please follow instructions for proper use and care.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION:

Aperture:

114mm (4.5")

Optical Design: Reflector

Mount Type:

Equatorial (Tripod included)

Eyepieces:

K20mm (45x), K9mm (100x), 1.25" Size

COMPLETE OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY (OTA)

Focal Length / Ratio: 900mm, f/7.9

Finderscope:

Mirror Coatings:

Erecting 6x30mm

Aluminum

RP-300

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Page 1 RP-300 Red Planet Reflector Telescope with Equatorial Mount Congratulations on selecting your new telescope! In order to achieve optimum performance, please follow instructions for proper use and care. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION: Focal Length / Ratio: 900mm, f/7.9 Aperture: 114mm (4.5") Finderscope: Optical Design: Reflector Erecting 6x30mm Mirror Coatings:...
Page 2 8. Slide Counterweight (A) a quarter of the way up Counterweight Bar. Tighten Counterweight Knob (B) securely. See video tutorial for proper balancing at carson.com/mytelescope Warning: If counterweight is not secured (fully tightened with counterweight knob at balance point), the telescope can become...
Page 3 ASSEMBLING TELESCOPE CONTINUED Remove rubber cap on RA Shaft (A). Loosen thumbscrew (B) on Slow Motion Cable and slide onto RA Shaft. Tighten thumbscrew (B) to flat notch on shaft. Note: Cable can be placed on either side of mount. Remove rubber cap on Dec Shaft (A).
Page 4 ASSEMBLING TELESCOPE CONTINUED To attach Finderscope, remove Thumbscrews on OTA and place Finderschope onto mounting screws. Reattach thumbscrews and tighten to secure.