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13. SPECIFICATIONS

Aperture diameter

60mm

Focal length

700mm

Focal ratio

f/11.7

All TLS variants come with except model TLS-T70700:

Tripod -

Aluminum fully
adjustable

Barlow lens - 3X Barlow

TLS-60700

Aperture diameter

70mm

Focal length

900mm

Focal ratio

f/12.9

Mount

Alt-azimuth

TLS-70900

TLS-T70700

Aperture diameter

60mm

Focal length

900mm

Focal ratio

f/15

TLS-60900

Aperture diameter

70mm

Focal length

700mm

Focal ratio

f/10

Mount

Alt-azimuth

TLS-70700

Eyepieces

4mm,
10mm,
20mm

Barlow lens 2X Barlow

Aperture diameter

50mm

Focal length

3600mm

Focal ratio f

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Aperture diameter

50mm

Focal length

600mm

Focal ratio f

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TLS-S50600

Aperture diameter

70mm

Focal length

300mm

Focal ratio f

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TLS-S70300

Aperture diameter

90mm

Focal length

600mm

Focal ratio f

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TLS-PAZ-90600

Aperture diameter

102mm

Focal length

600mm

Focal ratio f

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TLS-PAZ-102600

TLS-S50360

Summary of Contents for ALT-AZ Series

Page 1: ...SCOPE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ALT AZ LINE Phone 1 888 950 2888 toll free Fax 949 271 4795 Our Office Hours are Monday to Friday from 5 00am to 6 00pm Pacific Time www amscope com 2021 AmScope All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ... items you are able to view some of the most well known celestial objects The AZ line comes with a variety of apertures including 50 60 70 90 and 102 refractors and the size of the objective lens determines how much detail one can observe with the telescope Some apertures also come in different focal length which determines the magnification of the telescope This telescope is available with the fo...

Page 3: ...f use Do not disassemble Disassembly of the telescope could result in personal injury and telescope malfunction Always place the telescope on a completely flat surface Unstable placement of the telescope may cause it to fall and if handled without caution it may easily injure yourself and others Never subject the device especially the lenses to direct sunlight Lightray concentration can cause fire...

Page 4: ...s 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 Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from the machine and accessories before the first use 4 INITIAL USE Put y...

Page 5: ... 11 Focusing knob 12 Azimuth lock knob 13 Altitude control handle 14 Azimuth slow motion control knob 15 Tripod legs 16 Accessory tray see Inset A 17 Tripod leg spreader bar see Inset A 16 17 18 19 07 20 21 Inset B Tripod Leg Inset A Accessory Tray 10 11 12 04 03 15 14 02 01 06 08 13 07 05 09 7 8 ...

Page 6: ...the height of the three tripod legs Attach the accessory tray to the tripod by threading the tray onto the center piece of the spreader bars 6 2 Mount TLS PAZ series 6 3 Ocular Tube Assembly Unfold the mount so that it is away from the tripod TLS Series Place the optical tube onto the saddle plate and tighten the two OTA lock knobs to a firm feel Install the diagonal into the optical tube and secu...

Page 7: ...der and secure it by tightening the view ﬁnder lock knob to a ﬁrm feel 6 4 Viewfinder Alignment Point the telescope at a land object that is at a far distance during the daytime such as a distanced stop sign It is best practice to use a higher power eyepiece to align the telescope Look through the eyepiece and center the object in the eyepiece Focus the telescope by turning the focus knob till a c...

Page 8: ...ment control cables and counterweights The accessory tray should be removed to be able to transport with the 3 tripod legs closed The telescope can be transported in a vehicle without a problem Padded insulation can prevent scratches on the tube but it is not necessary The mirrors may go out of collimation after a bumpy ride but collimation would be required after transportation anyway with or wit...

Page 9: ...l waste disposal facility Correct disposal of old devices packaging materials and batteries helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health 11 2 Disposal of the viewfinder The viewfinder is classed as Electrical or Electronic equipment so please ensure that at the end of the life of this product it is disposed of correctly following the local authority requirements It must...

Page 10: ... camera however you should always wear corrective lenses to ensure the sharpest possible focus If you have astigmatism corrective lenses must be worn at all times Weather conditions You will be amazed at how quickly seeing conditions change and what effect they have on observations The sky may be clear but seeing can be so bad that Jupiter or Saturn might look like they are underwater and even low...

Page 11: ...observing in your backyard it makes sense to make sure you collect everything you will need for an evening under the stars before you head outside Some people find it works best to make a list and keep it near your telescope Others keep everything they need in accessory cases for quick and easy access Whichever organizational method you choose keep in mind that it is better to bring everything out...

Page 12: ...X magniﬁcation How to calculate the magnification of a telescope This is because your OTA is not properly aligned with the viewﬁnder First align your setup during the daytime Point your telescope at a land object that is at a far distance and center the object in the eyepiece Adjust view ﬁnder alignment screws till the viewﬁnder is pointing at the same object you have centered in your eyepiece Rep...

Page 13: ...ount for instruments that compensates for the Earth s rotation by having one rotational axis parallel to the Earth s axis of rotation The advantage of an equatorial mount lies in its ability to allow the instrument attached to it to stay fixed on any celestial object with a diurnal motion by driving one axis at a constant speed What is an equatorial mount Yes by default this telescope has a 1 25 e...

Page 14: ...er 60mm Focal length 900mm Focal ratio f 15 TLS 60900 Aperture diameter 70mm Focal length 700mm Focal ratio f 10 Mount Alt azimuth TLS 70700 Eyepieces 4mm 10mm 20mm Barlow lens 2X Barlow Aperture diameter 50mm Focal length 3600mm Focal ratio f Aperture diameter 50mm Focal length 600mm Focal ratio f TLS S50600 Aperture diameter 70mm Focal length 300mm Focal ratio f TLS S70300 Aperture diameter 90mm...

Page 15: ...ou will be assigned a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number prior to the return 15 DISPOSAL RECYCLING Every AmScope telescope spotting scope and telescope accessory is warranted by AmScope to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase in the U S A and Canada This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is non transferable This ...

Page 16: ...OBSERVER OBJECT NAME DATE TIME OBSERVED CONSTELLATION EYEPIECE SIZE SEEING CONDITIONS EXCELLENT GOOD POOR NOTES DRAWING of IMAGE OBSERVATION LOG OBSERVER OBJECT NAME DATE TIME OBSERVED CONSTELLATION EYEPIECE SIZE SEEING CONDITIONS EXCELLENT GOOD POOR NOTES 29 ...

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