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Introduction
The NGT (Next Generation Telescope) is the result of eight years of research and development, representing a
radical departure from current trends in commercial telescopes. Rather than follow traditional paths in telescope
design, we have explored new territory and adopted new designs whenever they have advanced our goals of
precision, stability, portability and ease-of-use. Examples of our innovation include the distinctive split-ring design and
our unique adjustable focal point system.
The split-ring design used in the NGT has been implemented in some of the world's largest telescopes, and this
design also enables us to provide you with an observatory-quality telescope in an easily transportable package.
When disassembled it can even fit in the back of a hatchback import-size car. Its low center-of-gravity offers inherent
stability, and the 26" drive ring provides great mechanical advantage for smoother, more efficient operation.
The NGT also features adjustable focal points.
Three screw holes in each foot of the nose assembly permit
adjustment of the focal point of the telescope relative to the focuser. The placement depends on whether the scope is
being used with a camera and off-axis guider, a camera without off-axis guider, a CCD camera or for visual work.
Nose assembly showing adjustable focal -point system
Many of our design innovations require that we not only machine the unique parts, but that we also design unique
tooling to create the parts.
We make every effort to ensure that each NGT is built to be the best. We hope that your new telescope gives you
many thousands of hours of enjoyment, and that your pleasure in this precision instrument matches the pride we take
in our work.
Getting Started
We want you to begin enjoying your NGT as soon as possible, however you should carefully follow the uncrating and
assembly instructions. (See the next two chapters.)
Although some owners assemble their NGT once, then seldom—if ever—move it, the NGT is designed to be easily
disassembled, transported, and reassembled to let you take advantage of the dark skies away from city lights as well
as celestial phenomena not visible from your home base. Once you are familiar with the steps, assembly can take
less than ten minutes.
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