Summary of Contents for William Optics ZenithStar 80
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WILLIAM OPTICS USA Crafting the Earth's Finest Astronmical Instruments CONTACT US WILLIAM OPTICS USA Toll Free: +1-866-918-6888 Tel: +1-714-898-7989 Fax: +1-714-892-6067 web: www.william-optics.com e-mail: wo@william-optics.com www.william-optics.com William Optics Corp. ZENITHSTAR 80 Fluorite Doublet I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Thank you for choosing a William Optics ZENITHSTAR Fluorite Doublet, William Optics' 10-year anniversary telescope. This simple step-by-step instruction manual is designed to provide Zenithstar Fluorite Doublet (ZSFD) owners with a better understanding of how to operate their new telescope by providing precise, updated information.
Getting to know your telescope Dew shield cover Retractable dew shield Main tube 360 rotatable focuser knob 2" to 1.25" adapter Extend Connection point for tripod L-bracket Lock screw for the focuser tube 1:10 fine focus knob 2" clamping screw 1.25"...
6x30 Erecting F i n d e r s c o p e Using the supplied L-Bracket, attach the telescope to the tripod threaded with a standard photographic 1/4-20 connection knob. Ensure that the knob is tight or locked down before proceeding.
Connection Instructions ( 2" Erecting Prism ) Step-1 Using the supplied L-Bracket, attach the After the telescope is firmly connected to the telescope to the tripod threaded with a standard tripod, extend the dew shield. photographic 1/4-20 connection knob. Ensure that the knob is tight or locked down before proceeding.
(marked R and UP) until the red dot in the A recommended Alt-az. mount for this telescope is William Optics high-quality mount, reticule overlays the same EazyTouch. This beautiful mount is easy to use and will provide a perfect, quick-to-set- object as the center of the up addition to your collection.
Authorized WO Dealer for service instructions. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your telescope without a written authorization from William Optics Corp., as this violates the warranty terms under the limited product warranty, and negates any guarantee.
For ZenithStar Fluorite Doublet, a 2" extender already provided. For astrophotography, a photo adapter plus a T-mount connection are necessary. William Optics offers a 0.8x reducer flattener with CCD camera adapter. Please refer to our Accessories Chart on page 03.
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A P O B a r l o w 2" APO 2.5x Barlow Lens 3-element apochromatic air-spaced, FMC. Great color correction and contrast. D i g i t a l C a m e r a a d a p t e r L e n s e s DCL-52 This innovative digital adapter lens is designed for large-lens digital camera and digital video cams users' needs.
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90 mm Mounting Rings internal diameter These felt-lined mounting rings are made out of solid aluminum, powder painted. A worthwhile investment if you want the best out of your mount and telescope. R e d D o t F i n d e r Red Dot Finder with Quick Release Bracket This very practical r.d.f.
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A mount is only half of the equation. Actually less than half. The best telescope and the best mount, still need a versatile mounting plate to go with. William Optics Combo plate (dovetail and saddle plate) is elegant, solid, and machined to the highest standards, as any WO product.
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Carrier-caused problems must be reported to the carrier as well. Manufacturer Warranty : William Optics is the manufacturer of the products sold on WOnline and through its Authorized Dealers sales network. This means that each original item is covered by the WO warranty.
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