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OVERVIEW
This manual has been written to help you enjoy using your TEC APO 200 refractor.
The APO 200 has a number of features that in a given combination are rarely found in one scope:
Precision apochromatic objective with modern coating that makes lenses almost invisible
Retractable baffle
Light weight tube assembly
FeatherTouch 360° rotatable focuser with coarse and fine focusing
Collet type eyepice holder.
Line of accessories, including :
Precision tube rings with adjustable latches
Dovetail plate 12" long (same width and fit as Losmandy plates)
Finder bracket with new principle of finder adjustment
ALL PARTS OF THE TELESCOPE, INCLUDING: OPTICS, COATINGS, ETC. ARE MADE IN THE USA.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TELESCOPE
The parts of telescope and their functions are identified and described below:
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TEC APO 200
1 Front Cover. - made of Aluminum, push-pull type. It protects the optics from dust
2 Retractable Sliding Baffle. This feature makes the OTA shorter for handling and transportation. The open
end of the baffle is rounded to improve the aerodynamics of the front end of telescope. Rounded edge creates
less turbulence compared to straight cut baffles.
3 Baffle flange. It holds the baffle with (6) 4-40 Button Head Screws.
4 Tube assembly. On the inside it is coated with a special black coatings and contains 3 sharp edged baffles,
which block internal reflections. 3 baffles are enough for the given dia. of OTA.
5 OTA Focusing Mounting Flange. (It is part # 6.1 in the focuser description).
6 Focuser.
See following Instructions written by Detlef Schmidt (Starlight Instruments).
7 Plug. It is a small part that keeps the focuser end closed.
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