National Geographic RT70400 User manual

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RT70400
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
70 MM REFLECTOR TELESCOPE
W/ PANHANDLE MOUNT
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CR2032
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Customer Service: Call 1-866-252-3811
• SUN WARNING: WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO OBSERVE THE SUN WITH THIS DEVICE! OBSERVING THE
SUN  EVEN FOR A MOMENT  WILL CAUSE INSTANT AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO YOUR EYE OR EVEN
BLINDNESS. EYE DAMAGE IS OFTEN PAINLESS, SO THERE IS NO WARNING TO THE OBSERVER THAT THE
DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE. DO NOT POINT THE DEVICE AT OR NEAR THE SUN. DO NOT
LOOK THROUGH THE DEVICE AS IT IS MOVING. CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION WHILE
OBSERVING.
• RESPECT PRIVACY: WHEN USING THIS DEVICE, RESPECT THE PRIVACY OF OTHER PEOPLE. FOR EXAMPLE, DO NOT
USE IT TO LOOK INTO PEOPLE’S HOMES.
• CHOKING HAZARD: CHILDREN SHOULD ONLY USE DEVICE UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION. KEEP PACKAGING
MATERIALS LIKE PLASTIC BAGS AND RUBBER BANDS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AS THESE
MATERIALS POSE A CHOKING HAZARD.
• RISK OF BLINDNESS: NEVER USE THIS DEVICE TO LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR IN THE DIRECT PROXIMITY OF THE
SUN. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN A PERMANENT LOSS OF VISION.
• RISK OF FIRE: DO NOT PLACE DEVICE, PARTICULARLY THE LENSES, IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THE CONCENTRATION OF
LIGHT RAYS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS DEVICE: IN THE EVENT OF A DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER. THE DEALER
WILL CONTACT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND CAN SEND THE DEVICE IN TO BE REPAIRED IF
NECESSARY.
• DO NOT SUBJECT THE DEVICE TO TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 60 °C 140 °F.
• DISPOSAL: KEEP PACKAGING MATERIALS, LIKE PLASTIC BAGS AND RUBBER BANDS, AWAY FROM
CHILDREN AS THEY POSE A RISK OF SUFFOCATION. DISPOSE OF PACKAGING MATERIALS AS LEGALLY
REQUIRED. CONSULT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY ON THE MATTER IF NECESSARY AND RECYCLE MATERIALS
WHEN POSSIBLE.
• THE WEEE SYMBOL IF PRESENT INDICATES THAT THIS ITEM CONTAINS ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS WHICH MUST BE COLLECTED AND DISPOSED OF SEPARATELY.
• NEVER DISPOSE OF ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC WASTE IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL WASTE. COLLECT AND
DISPOSE OF SUCH WASTE SEPARATELY.
• MAKE USE OF THE RETURN AND COLLECTION SYSTEMS AVAILABLE TO YOU, OR YOUR LOCAL RECYCLING PROGRAM.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY OR PLACE OF PURCHASE TO FIND OUT WHAT SCHEMES ARE AVAILABLE.
• ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CONTAINS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES WHICH, WHEN DISPOSED OF
INCORRECTLY, MAY LEAK INTO THE GROUND. THIS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SOIL AND WATER POLLUTION WHICH IS
HAZARDOUS TO HUMAN HEALTH, AND ENDANGER WILDLIFE.
• IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT CONSUMERS LOOK TO RE-USE OR RECYCLE ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC WASTE TO AVOID IT
GOING TO LANDFILL SITES OR INCINERATION WITHOUT TREATMENT.
BUTTON/COIN BATTERY WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON OR COIN CELL BATTERY. A SWALLOWED
BUTTON OR COIN CELL BATTERY CAN CAUSE INTERNAL CHEMICAL BURNS IN AS LITTLE AS TWO HOURS AND LEAD
TO DEATH. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY. KEEP NEW AND USED BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF
YOU THINK BATTERIES MIGHT HAVE BEEN SWALLOWED OR PLACED INSIDE ANY PART OF THE BODY, SEEK IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.

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Parts Overview
1. 70 mm Telescope
2. Optical Tub Assembly (OTA)
3. Red Dot Viewfinder
4. Focuser
5. Diagonal
6. Focus Wheel
7. Panhandle Alt-Azimuth Mount
8. 1.25” 20 mm & 10 mm Kellner Eyepieces
9. Smartphone Adapter
10. Travel Case
Available Downloads Visit:
www.esmanuals.com
What’s Included:
*phone not included

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Assembly:
Note: We recommend assembling your telescope for the first time in the daylight or in a lit room so
that you can familiarize yourself with assembly steps and all components.
• Open the tripod on a stable surface until the tripod spreaders are fully extended.
• Attach the telescope tube to the tripod head using the locating screw for altitude.
• Place your chosen eyepiece into the diagonal. We recommend starting with the 25 mm because it will
provide the widest field of view.
Using/Aligning the Red Dot Viewfinder:
The viewfinder is powered by a CR-1620 battery that is included. Before using the viewfinder for the first
time, remember to remove the plastic insulator that is blocking the battery from connecting.
When it is time to replace the battery, remove the battery cap by loosening the set screw. Take out the
old battery and slide a new battery in place with the positive side showing. Replace the cap, and tighten
the set screw.
For The Viewfinder To Be Effective, It Must
Be Aligned. To do this:
• Insert the 25 mm eyepiece into the
diagonal and power on the viewfinder by
sliding the switch on its right side to an
“On” position.
• Point the eyepiece at an easy to identify
target like a tree that is approximately
200 yards away. Center the object in the
eyepiece. Lock the telescope into place by
tightening the panhandle.
• Without moving the telescope, position
the red dot using the two adjustment
screws so that it shares the same view as
the one in your eyepiece. The front screw
will move the viewfinder up and down, and
the other will move it side to side. Your
viewfinder is now aligned.
Note: To preserve battery life, don’t forget
to turn off the viewfinder after use.
Using Your Telescope:
After you have aligned your viewfinder, you are ready to start observing! Put the 20 mm eyepiece into
the diagonal to get the widest field of view. This wider field of view will make it easier to locate and track
objects. Use the panhandle to move the scope up, down and side to side until your target comes into
view in the eyepiece. It is important to remember that the rotation of the Earth means objects will move
out of your eyepiece fairly quickly. Once you have found and focused on your desired target, you can
track it as it journeys across the night sky using the panhandle.
To get a closer look at an object, take out the 20 mm
eyepiece and replace it with the 10 mm eyepiece. This
will increase the magnification to 40x.
Note: Terrestrial objects will appear reversed due to the optical setup. This rotation is perfectly normal
for a refractor using a standard diagonal, and it will not affect astronomical viewing.
Focal Length Eyepiece Magnification
400 mm 20 mm 20x
400 mm 10 mm 40x
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Front
Red Dot Viewfinder
(bottom view)
紅點觀景器由一顆 CR-2032 (3V) 型電池供電；如需要換電池，鬆開固定螺絲 (Fig.2) 移除蓋子 (Fig.1)，並將電池往前推。接著陽極面 (+) 向上推入新電池。蓋回蓋子並轉緊固定螺絲 (Fig.2)。前方紅點觀景器（底部視角）赤点ファインダーは付属の電池で駆動しています。電池交換の際は、位置決めネジ図を緩めて電池キャップ図を取り外します。古い電池を前に向かってスライドさせ、新しい電池を＋面を表にして入れ、キャップを戻してネジ図をしめてください。図図前部赤点ファインダー下面図
The Red Dot Viewfinder is
powered by a battery type
CR-2032 (3V); if a replacement is
necessary, remove the cap (Fig. 1)
by unscrewing the set screw (Fig.
2) slide the battery towards the
front. Slide the new battery in with
the positive (+) side showing.
Replace the cap and tighten the
set screw (Fig. 2).
Please recycle
batteries responsibly.

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Troubleshooting Guide:
Problem Solution
No picture Remove dust protection cap.
Blurred picture Adjust focus using focus wheel.
No focus possible Wait for temperature to balance out.
Bad quality Never observe through a glass surface such as a
window.
Cleaning:
Your telescope is a precision optical device and keeping the optics free of dust and dirt is crucial for
optimal performance. To clean the lenses (objective and eyepiece) use only a photo-grade soft brush or
a lint-free cloth, like a microfiber cloth. Do not press down too hard while cleaning, as this might scratch
the lens. If necessary, the cleaning cloth can be moistened with an optical glass cleaning fluid and the lens
wiped clean using very little pressure. The eyepiece is NOT waterproof so do not spray fluids directly
onto the glass or dip it in water. Never use harsh detergents! After you have finished cleaning an
eyepiece, allow it to fully dry before storing.
Make sure your telescope is always protected against dust and dirt. After use, leave it in a warm room to
dry off before storing.

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Using The Smartphone Adapter:
SUPERVISION BY ADULTS
Read and follow the instructions, safety rules and first aid information
The Smartphone Adapter will allow you to connect almost any “smart” device to an eyepiece.
To use the adapter, place it directly onto the selected eyepiece and secure it by tightening the set screw
until snug. Be careful not to overtighten because this could damage the adapter and/or the eyepiece.
The camera lens on your smart device will need to be centered over the eyepiece. This alignment is best
done by opening the camera function and viewing the image while you center the device. Once you have
positioned the device correctly, carefully press it onto the suction cup/non-skid surface of the adapter
pad. Never allow the adapter pad to hold your device without you supporting the item as well.
The point at which you secure the eyepiece/adapter combination into the diagonal/focuser depends
largely on the dimensions of your device. For smaller devices like smart phones, it may be easier to secure
it to the eyepiece/adapter combination before inserting the entire unit into the diagonal on the telescope.
For larger devices, such as tablets, it may be easier to secure the eyepiece/adapter combination into the
diagonal, and then align and attach your device.
After positioning your device and capturing images, you can enhance and edit the photos using the
imaging software of your choice. One option can be found at https://www.getpaint.net/.
WARNING: Do not leave your device unsupported or unattended on the adapter pad.
Though the surface of the adapter pad is designed with suction cups and is non-skid, the manufacturer
cannot assure that the pad will support the weight of various devices or guarantee that it will adhere to
all surfaces on various smart devices. The pad is not intended to secure, balance or support the device
on its own, and the operator should not let the device rest solely on the adapter pad. Leaving the device
unattended or allowing it to balance on its own without operator support may result in the device falling,
unbalancing the entire instrument and possibly damaging the telescope or your smart device.
CHEMICALS
Any chemicals and liquids used in preparing, using, or cleaning should be kept out of reach of children.
Do not drink any chemicals. Hands should be washed thoroughly under running water after use. In case
of accidental contact with the eyes or mouth rinse with water. Seek medical treatment for ailments arising
from contact with the chemical substances and take the chemicals with you to the doctor.
Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from children. There is a risk of
SUFFOCATION. Dispose of packaging materials as legally required. Consult the local authority on the
matter if necessary.
DISPOSAL
Dispose of the packaging materials properly, according to their type, such as paper or cardboard. Contact
your local waste-disposal service or environmental authority for information on the proper disposal.
Please take the current legal regulations into account when disposing of your device. You can get more
information on the proper disposal from your local waste-disposal service or environmental authority.

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Notes:

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Observing Tips:
Star hopping
Star hopping is a technique used by amateur astronomers to navigate the night sky. By using easily
recognizable constellations and asterisms as a guide, an observer can locate stars and other objects.
For example, Polaris, which is
commonly referred to as The
North Star, can be located quickly
using star hopping. First, find the
Big Dipper asterism in the Ursa
Major constellation. The popular
pattern is defined by seven stars,
and the two stars on the front
edge of the Big Dipper’s “bowl”
are Merak and Dubhe. Next, draw
an imaginary line from the bottom
star (Merak) on this front edge
through the top star (Dubhe) on
the front edge. Follow the line to
the first bright star you see. That
should be Polaris. Finally, to verify
your finding, locate the Little
Dipper asterism. Polaris is the
anchor star at the end of the Little Dipper’s “handle.”
BIG DIPPER
LITTLE DIPPER
POLAR STAR
Zeta Beta
Kochab
Pherkad
Gamma
Eta
Epsilon
Delta
Alpha
Alkaid
Alcor Mizar
Alioth
Megrez
Phecda
Merak
Dubhe
Orion Nebula(M42):
Right ascension: 05: 35.4 (hours: minutes)
Declination: -05: 27 (degrees: minutes)
Distance: Approximately 1,344 light years
The Orion Nebula is a vast star-forming region located in the
“sword” branching off of the famous Orion’s Belt. Also known
as Messier 42, this diffuse nebula is bright enough to see with
the unaided eye — although it will only appear as a slightly
foggy star. However, with your telescope, you can see many of
the beautiful details, such as the billowing clouds of gas and
dust where new stars are being born.
Image credit: NASA, ESA, M. Robberto (Space Telescope Science Institute/ESA)
and the Hubble Space Telescope Orion Treasury Project Team
Image credit: Howard Eskildsen
Note: Images are for illustration purposes only. Quality of your image may very depending upon atmospheric conditions and location.
Possible Objects for Observation:
What you can observe at any one time in your telescope depends
on several factors beyond aperture and magnification. These
factors include location, date, time and sky conditions. The
following are all objects that can be seen with the unaided eye
and/or binoculars. Your telescope can enhance views of any of
these objects if the observing conditions are right.
The Moon:
Diameter: 3,476 km
Distance: Approximately 384,401 km
The Moon is the Earth’s only natural satellite, and it is the second
brightest object in the sky (after the Sun). Although it is our
closest neighbor, a lot of people have never really taken a good
long like at the Moon. With your telescope, you should be able to
see several interesting lunar features. These include lunar maria,
which appear as vast plains, and some of the larger craters. The
best views will be found along the terminator, which is the edge
where the visible and shadowed portions of the Moon meet.
Note: The positioning of the Big Dipper in relation to the Little
Dipper does not change, but the orientation of both in the night sky
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Pleiades Star Cluster(M45):
Right ascension: 03: 47.0 (hours: minutes)
Declination: +24: 07 (degrees: minutes)
Distance: Approximately 444 light years
The Pleiades Star Cluster is a group of brilliant blue
stars located in the Taurus Constellation. Also known
as Messier 45 or “Seven Sisters”, this open star cluster
consists of more than 1,000 confirmed stars, although
an average of only six are visible to the unaided eye.
With your telescope, you can quickly reveal some
of the more elusive members of this legendary and
beautiful cluster.
Dumbbell Nebula(M27)
Right ascension: 19:59.6 (hours: minutes)
Declination: +22:43 (degrees: minutes)
Distance: Approximately 1,360 light years
The Dumbbell Nebula was the first planetary nebula
ever discovered. It is one of the most popular sights
in the Vulpecula constellation. Easy to find with
binoculars and amazing in a telescope, the shape of
this bright, double-lobed nebula has been compared
to a dumbbell, an hourglass or an apple core. As an
added bonus, the white dwarf that lies at the heart of
the Dumbbell Nebula is larger than any other star of
its kind.
Andromeda Galaxy(M31):
Right ascension: 00: 42.7 (hours: minutes)
Declination: +41: 16 (degrees: minutes)
Distance: Approximately 2.54 million light years
The Andromeda Galaxy is the closest major galaxy
to our own Milky Way. Also known as Messier 31, this
famous spiral galaxy is part of the Local Group of
galaxies. Although it is technically bright enough to
see with the unaided eye under a very dark sky, your
telescope may show its bright center, hints of its spiral
structure and its much smaller companion galaxies
known as M32 and M110.
Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA
Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Harvard-Smithsonian CfA
Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Note: Images are for illustration purposes only. Quality of your image may very depending upon atmospheric conditions and location.

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Light
Light
Secondary Mirror
Primary Mirror
(Objective)
Focuser
Focuser
Light
Light
Objective Lens
Light
Light
Secondary Mirror
Primary Mirror (Objective)
Correcting Lens
Reflector
A reflector telescope uses mirrors to gather and focus light. Light enters the telescope through its open
front end and travels to the concave primary mirror at the back. From there the light is reflected back up
the tube to a flat secondary mirror, which sits at a 45° angle in relation to the eyepiece. Light bounces off
of this secondary mirror and out through the eyepiece. A reflector telescope is designed for astronomical
use. Terrestrial objects may appear inverted, sideways or at an angle depending on how your tube is
oriented due to optical design. This rotation is perfectly normal on all Newtonian reflectors and will not
affect astronomical viewing.
Refractor:
A refracting telescope uses a collection of lenses to gather and focus light. A refractor’s views will
be upside down if a diagonal is not in use. A standard diagonal will generate a “right side up” image,
however, it will rotate the image on the vertical axis (mirror image). To get the “right side up” image
without the rotation, you will need to use a special diagonal with an erect image prism.
Catadioptric:
A catadioptric telescope uses a combination of mirrors and lenses to gather and focus light. Popular
catadioptric designs include the Maksutov-Cassegrain and Schmidt-Cassegrain.
Types Of Telescopes:

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Aperture:
This figure, which is usually expressed in millimeters, is the diameter of a telescope’s light-gathering
surface (objective lens in a refractor or primary mirror in a reflector). Aperture is the key factor in
determining the brightness and sharpness of the image.
Objective Lens:
The objective lens is the main light-gathering component of a refractor telescope. It is actually composed
of several lens elements.
Diagonal:
This accessory houses a mirror that deflects the ray of light 90 degrees. With a horizontal telescope tube,
this device deflects the light upwards so that you can comfortably observe by looking downwards into
the eyepiece. The image in a standard diagonal mirror appears upright, but rotated around its vertical
axis (mirror image). To get an image without this rotation, you will need to use a special diagonal with an
erect image prism.
Eyepiece:
An eyepiece is an optical accessory comprised of several lens elements. It determines the magnification
of a particular observing setup.
Primary Mirror:
The primary mirror is the principle light-gathering surface of a reflector telescope.
Secondary Mirror:
A secondary mirror is a small mirror that sits at a 45° angle in relation to the primary mirror of a reflecting
telescope. Light from the primary mirror is reflected back up the tube to the secondary mirror. The light is
directed from this mirror up into the eyepiece.
Objective Lens
Aperture
(mm)
Aperture
(mm)
Eyepiece
Diagonal Focal Point
Focal Point
Focal Length Telescope
(mm)
Focal Length Telescope
(mm)
Focal Length
Eyepiece
(mm)
Focal Length
Eyepiece
(mm)
Focuser
Secondary
Mirror
Primary Mirror
(Objective)
Focuser
Eyepiece
Telescope Terms to Know:

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Magnification:
The magnification corresponds to the difference between observation with the naked eye and
observation through a magnifying device like a telescope. If a telescope configuration has a magnification
of 30x, then an object viewed through the telescope will appear 30 times larger than it would with the
naked eye. To calculate the magnification of your telescope setup, divide the focal length of the telescope
tube by the focal length of the eyepiece. For example, a 20mm eyepiece in a telescope with a 1000mm
focal length will result in 50x power, which will make the object appear 50 times larger. If you change the
eyepiece, the power goes up or down accordingly.
Focal ratio
The focal ratio of a telescope is determined by dividing the telescope’s focal length by its aperture
(usually expressed in millimeters). It plays a key role in determining a telescope’s field of view and
significantly impacts imaging time in astrophotography. For example, a telescope with a focal length of
1000mm and a 100mm clear aperture has a focal ratio of f/10.
Focal length (Telescope):
The focal length is the distance in millimeters between the objective lens or primary mirror and the point
at which entering light rays converge — otherwise known as the focal point. The focal lengths of the
telescope tube and the eyepiece are used to determine magnification.
Focal length (Eyepiece):
The focal length is the distance in millimeters between the center of the first lens element in an eyepiece
and the focal point. The focal lengths of the telescope tube and the eyepiece are used to determine
magnification. Short eyepiece focal lengths produce higher magnifications than long eyepiece focal
lengths.
Exit Pupil
The exit pupil is the diameter of the beam of light coming out of the eyepiece. To calculate exit pupil,
divide the focal length of your eyepiece by your telescope’s focal ratio. For example, if you use a 20mm
eyepiece with an f/5 telescope, the exit pupil would be 4mm.
Magnification = Telescope Focal Length
Eyepiece Focal Length
Focal Ratio = Telescope Focal Length
Telescope Aperture
Exit Pupil = Eyepiece Focal Length
Telescope Focal Ratio
Eyepiece Lens
Exit Pupil (mm)
Telescope Focal Length
1000mm
Eyepiece
Focal Length
20mm
Aperture
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Eyepiece Lens
Short Eye Relief Distance
Eyepiece Lens
Long Eye Relief Distance
Eye Relief
Eye relief is all about a comfortable viewing experience because it is the distance at which you need to
position your eye from the eyepiece’s outermost surface to enjoy the full field of view. This characteristic
is of special concern to observers who wear glasses to correct an astigmatism, because a long enough
eye relief is necessary to allow room
for glasses.
Huygenian Eyepieces:
A Huygenian eyepiece uses two plano-convex lenses separated by an air gap. They have a fairly narrow
apparent field of view.
Kellner Eyepieces:
A Kellner eyepiece uses three lens elements - two of which are paired together in an achromatic doublet
design to minimize chromatic aberrations. They typically produce an apparent field of view around 45°.
Plössl Eyepieces:
A Plossl eyepiece uses two doublets (a pairing of lens) for a total of four lens elements. This eyepiece
design delivers sharp views and an apparent field of view of approximately 50°, which works well for both
planetary and deep sky viewing.
Barlow Lens:
A Barlow lens effectively increases the focal length of a telescope. It is inserted between the eyepiece
and the focuser/diagonal (depending on the optical setup) and multiplies the magnification power of the
eyepiece. For example, a 2x Barlow will double the magnification of a particular eyepiece.
Barlow Lens
2 Lens Elements
Huygenian Eyepiece
2 Lens Elements
Light
Kellner Eyepiece
3 Lens Elements
Light
Plössl Eyepiece
4 Lens Elements
Light
Light
Eye Lens
Field Lens
Eye Lens
Field Lens
Field Lens

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