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RC, UltraCRC, RiDK, RiLa, RiFast, RH "Veloce"
Telescopes – All models
USER MANUAL
Rev 2.0 – March. 2016 – download the latest version of this manual from www.officinastellare.com

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Summarization of Contents

General Notes and Safety Precautions
Telescope Handling Safety
Essential safety precautions for telescope operation and handling, especially regarding sun observation.
Solar Observation Safety Guidelines
Daytime Operation Precautions
Specific handling advice for daytime telescope use and truss structures, including sun precautions.
Introduction to Officina Stellare Telescopes
Telescope Optical Path Explanation
Explanation of the optical path and working principle of telescopes.
UltraCRC Telescope Design Features
Details on the UltraCRC telescope's modified Ritchey-Chrétien design.
What's Included in the Box
Checking Your Packing List
Guidance on checking the packing list against the order for completeness.
Handling and Moving the Telescope
Lifting Heavy Telescopes Safely
Procedures for safely lifting heavy telescopes using appropriate machinery.
Electronic Control Systems Overview
TC01 Controller Functions
Details on the TC01 controller for heaters and fans.
ATC-02 Controller Features
Explanation of the ATC-02 controller's advanced features and connectivity.
ATC-02 Computer Control Interface
Quick Controls Tab Functions
Explanation of the 'Quick controls' tab in the ATC-Remote software.
ATC-02 Environmental Control
General Information Tab Display
Overview of owner data, environmental readings, and system status.
Telescope Collimation Fundamentals
Collimation Preparation Notes
Important preparatory notes and considerations before starting collimation.
Checking Telescope Collimation
Procedure for checking the telescope's collimation status using a star.
Collimation Procedure Steps
Introduction to Collimation From Scratch
When to use and how to start the 'collimation from scratch' procedure.
Collimation Visual Guide and Tips
Troubleshooting Collimation Failures
Steps to take if primary mirror adjustment is insufficient.
Collimation From Scratch (CFS) Process
Secondary Mirror Mechanical Centering
How to mechanically center the secondary mirror as part of CFS.
Back Focus Length (BFL) Adjustment
Secondary Mirror Tip-Tilt Initiation
Initial steps for regulating the secondary mirror's tip-tilt.
RH Veloce Astrograph Overview
RH Veloce Light Shield Operation
How to extend and use the RH 'Veloce' light shield.
Telescope Care and Cleaning Basics
Telescope Structure Maintenance
How to clean and care for the telescope's structural components.
Telescope Lens Cleaning Procedures
Detailed steps for safely cleaning telescope lenses.