Carson RP-300 User Manual
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- Carson RP-300 | User Manual - Page 1
CARSON® Red PlanetTM Reflector Telescope with Equatorial Mount Congratulations on selecting your new telescope! In order to achieve optimum performance, please follow instructions use and align your telescope, please visit: '/ ' www.carson.com/MyTelescope RP-300 COMPLETE OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY - Carson RP-300 | User Manual - Page 2
ASSEMBLING TELESCOPE 1. ExtendTripod legsto widestposition. Gentlypush downtripod bracesand tightenlock knob. 2. . Tighten Counterweight Knob (B) securely. See video tutorial for proper balancing at carson.com/mytelescope Warning: If counterweight is not secured (fully tightened with counterweight - Carson RP-300 | User Manual - Page 3
ASSEMBLING TELESCOPE CONTINUED 9. Replace Safety Screwand Washer. Tighten with Phillips Screwdriver. 10. Remove rubber cap on RA Shaft (A). Loosen thumbscrew (B) on Slow Motion Cable and slide onto - Carson RP-300 | User Manual - Page 4
ASSEMBLING TELESCOPE CONTINUED 14. Open Cradle Rings and insert OTA.Cradle Rings should be Counterweight should both be on same side of tripod. See video tutorial for proper balancing at carson.com/mytelescope 15. To attach Finderscope, remove Thumbscrews on OTA and place Finderschope onto mounting - Carson RP-300 | User Manual - Page 5
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CARSON®
RP-300
Red Planet
TM
Reflector Telescope
with Equatorial Mount
Congratulations on selecting your new telescope! In order to achieve
optimum performance, please follow instructions for proper use and care.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION:
Aperture:
114mm (4.5")
Focal Length / Ratio:
900mm, f/7.9
Optical Design: Reflector
Finderscope:
Erecting 6x30mm
Mount Type:
Equatorial (Tripod included)
Mirror Coatings:
Aluminum
Eyepieces:
K20mm (45x), K9mm (100x), 1.25" Size
®
VIDEO TUTORIAL
For details on how to use and align your telescope, please visit:
'/
www.carson.com/MyTelescope
'
COMPLETE OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY (OTA)
Complete
Optical
Tube
Assembly
(OTA)
Focuser Draw Tube
Finderscope Thumbscrews
Focus Knobs
Equatorial
Mount
Counterweight Threaded Hole
Right Ascension (RA) Knob
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Tripod
Tripod
Knob
Dec Shaft
Latitude Adjustment Screws
OTA Connector
Counterweight
Bar*
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Safety Screw
*Phillips Screwdriver is required for steps 7-9 (not included).
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Securing Knob
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