Carson Sky Chaser-450 User manual

CARSON
Sky Chaser
70mm Refractor Telescope
Congratulations on selecting your new Refractor Telescope! In order to achieve
optimum performance, please follow instructions for proper use and care.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Up to 133.5x
Eyepieces:
Magnification:
K25mm (16x) and K9mm (44.5x) Kellner Eyepieces
Aperture: 70mm
Focal Length: 400mm
Finderscope: 8 x 21mm
Weight: 1.16 lbs
Dimensions: 14.7" x 16.7" x 22.3"
Accessories: 3x Barlow Lens, Erecting Prism, Tabletop Tripod and Case
SKY CHASER OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
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Focuser
Draw
Tube Focus Knob Optical Tube Saddle Plate
Optical Tube Connector
Fine
Adjustment
Knobs
Tripod Finderscope
Connector
Screw
Height
Adjustment
Knob
Erecting Prism K25mm Eyepiece
Tabletop Tripod K9mm Eyepiece Barlow Lens
SETTING UP TRIPOD & ATTACHING OPTICAL TUBE
1. Separate tripod legs and
place on a flat surface.
2. Loosen Height
Adjustment Knob on
tripod and raise Optical
Tube Connector.
Tighten Height
Adjustment Knob to
secure.
3. Align and attach the
Optical Tube Saddle
Plate with Tripod
Connector Screw.
4. Tighten screw to
secure.
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ATTACHING FINDERSCOPE
1. Remove Finderscope plastic
mounting nuts from mounting
screws on Optical Tube.
2. Mount the Finderscope
onto the two screws.
Replace and tighten
plastic nuts to secure.
ATTACHING ERECTING PRISM
1. Remove Focuser
Draw Tube cover.
2. Loosen Thumbscrew and place
Erecting Prism (orients image to
an upright view) into Focuser Draw
Tube. Tighten Thumbscrew on
Focuser Draw Tube to secure.
Note: Erecting Prism must be used
or you will not be able to focus.
ATTACHING EYEPIECE
1. Remove cover from Erecting Prism and insert eyepiece.
Start with lower power K25 so finding objects is easier.
2. Tighten Thumbscrew on Erecting
Prism to secure in place.
ATTACHING BARLOW LENS
To increase magnification, the Barlow Lens may
be inserted into the Erecting Prism before either
of the eyepieces. An eyepiece would then be
inserted into the Barlow Lens.
Important: First bring object into focus by using
just the eyepiece and the Erecting Prism. Once
you have found and focused on the object, then
insert the Barlow Lens before the eyepiece and
view again to get that extra close image.
Note: Barlow Lens will not work without Erecting Prism.
ERECTING PRISM
BARLOW LENS
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EYEPIECE
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HOW TO USE AND ALIGN TELESCOPE
Please visit www.carson.com/mytelescope for step
by step details on how to use and align telescope
WARNINGS
• Never use this telescope (or its viewfinder) to look
directly at or near the sun. Viewing the sun can cause
instant and permanent eye damage.
• Do not point the telescope at the sun even when you are
not looking through it. This will cause internal damage to
the telescope.
• Handle this telescope with care. Rough handling may
knock the internal optical components out of alignment.
• Do not leave telescope unattended at any time.
Untrained adults or children may not be familiar with the
correct operating procedures.
CLEANING AND CARE
Cleaning must be done carefully to avoid scratching the lenses and permanently damaging your telescope.
• Do not attempt to take apart your telescope to clean it.
• If dust has built up on the optics, use a soft lens brush or pressurized air to gently remove it.
• If dew collects on the optics, remove all accessories and place the telescope in a dry, dust free environment and
point the telescope downward. This should help eliminate the moisture.
• Avoid touching the surface of the mirror.
• Always replace lens caps when not in use and store telescope in case.
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