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Summarization of Contents
Parts List
Optical Tube Box Components
Lists the components included in the first package of the telescope, such as the optical tube and finder scope.
Base Mount Parts List
Wood Components and Hardware
Details the wooden parts, hardware, and adjustment knob assembly for the telescope base.
Assembling the Base Housing
Attach Handle to Base Front
Connects the handle to the front panel of the base assembly using two medium silver Allen screws.
Attach Base Right Panel
Connects the right side panel to the base front using two long black Allen screws.
Attach Base Left Panel
Connects the left side panel to the base front using two long black Allen screws.
Attach Feet to Bottom Base Plate
Secures the three plastic feet to the bottom side of the bottom base plate with medium Phillips screws.
Attach Top Base Plate to Housing
Aligns and attaches the top base plate to the main base housing assembly.
Secure Bottom Base Plate to Housing
Attaches the bottom base plate to the housing using long black Allen screws.
Install Axle Sleeve and Spacers
Inserts the axle sleeve into the center hole and places azimuth axle spacers.
Mount Base Housing and Assemble Adjustment Bolt
Places the base housing onto the axle sleeve and secures the adjustment bolt.
Assembling the Optical Tube
Attach Spring Spacers
Attaches spring spacers to each of the base side boards.
Attach Altitude Knob Components
Connects the altitude knob, spacer, and spring to each side bearing.
Seat Telescope Tube in Base
Places the telescope tube into the base with side bearings seated in cutouts.
Attach Finderscope
Mounts the 8x50 finderscope onto the optical tube's dovetail bracket.
Aligning Your Finderscope
Focus the Finderscope
Adjusts the finderscope's lens cell for a clear and sharp view.
Align Finderscope Cross-hairs
Centers the finderscope's cross-hairs with the main telescope's view using adjustment screws.
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