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- Page 1 ED80Sf ED100Sf Vixen Optics a Division of MrStarGuy, Inc. www.vixenoptics.com ...
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Page 2: Handling And Storage
Page 1 PREFACE T hank you very much for your purchase of a Vixen astronomical telescope This manual applies to the ED80Sf and ED100Sf telescopes. You may occasionally find descriptions in the text not relevant to your particular model. Read the instructions for your mount along with this manual if you purchased the telescope as a complete package. WARNING! Never look directly at the sun with the telescope or its finder or guide scope. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. CAUTION Do not leave the optical tube uncapped in the daytime. Sunlight passing through the telescope or finder scope may cause a fire. Do not use the product while moving or walking, injuries could result from a collision with objects or from stumbling or falling. Keep small caps, plastic bags, or plastic packing materials away from children. These may cause a danger of swallowing or suffocation. Do not use the product in a wet environment and do not handle with wet hands. HANDLING AND STORAGE Do not leave the product inside a car in bright sunshine or in other hot places. Keep any strong heat sources away from the product. When cleaning, do not use solvents such as paint thinner or similar products. Do not expose the product to rain, water, dirt or sand. Avoid touching any lens or mirror surfaces directly with your hands. In case a lens or mirror becomes dirty with fingerprints or general smears, gently wipe it using a ... -
Page 3: Attaching The Finder Scope
Page 2 ATTACHING THE FINDER SCOPE (1)Back out the adjustment screw on (2)Side the rubber O‐ring onto the eyepiece end the finder bracket to allow passage of of the finder. There are two grooves on the finder the finder scope. (Make sure the tube. Position the O‐ring on the narrow groove at adjustment screws do not fall off the the middle of the finder tube. bracket.) (3) Pull up the fixed stud on (4) Tighten the two adjustment screws so that the the ... - Page 4 Page 3 ACCESSORY CHART – You may need an eyepiece as sold separately. Visual Configuration Example: Calculating the eyepiece magnification of a telescope with 1035mm focal length. Eyepiece Focal length of telescope Focal length of eyepiece Magnification PL20mm 600 mm 20mm 30x PL 5mm 600 mm 5mm 120x PHOTOGRAPHIC CONFIGURATION Photographic Configuration Prime Focus Photography Eyepiece Projection Photography Afocal Imaging Photography Please check if your camera has a filter thread which can fit our DG‐DX ring. ...
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Page 5: Specifications
Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications ED80Sf ED100Sf Item # 3228 3229 Optical Design ED APOchromatic Refractor Effective Aperture 80mm 100mm Focal Length 600mm (f/7.5) 900mm (f/9.0) Resolving Power 1.45 arc.; 11.3 1.16 arc sec; 11.8 Light Gathering Power 131x 204x Tube Diameter, Length & Weight 100mmx570mm; 3.4 kg 100mm x 880mm; 3.7kg Finderscope 9x50mm 9x50mm Threads 60mm, 42mm threaded for T‐ring/50.8mm, 31.7mm push‐fit for T ring/31.7mm push‐fit Accessories Flip Mirror, Aluminum Carry Case, Mount Rings, Dovetail Plate Photography ...