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camera objective lens and place the T-ring on the camera body (#11), thread the camera to the 
telescope back eyepiece holder (#6), it should look like figure 3. The telescope includes a spring-
loaded flip-mirror system (figure 4). Switch from horizontal to vertical position to get straight-
through view, or from vertical to horizontal position to get top view (figure 4). 

 

ATTENTION! 

Never look at the Sun through a telescope. 

Concentrated  Sun  light  may  cause  serious  eye  injury. 
Children should use with adult supervision only!

 

 

 

4. How to use and how to align the finderscope? 

 

Figure 1. Install the finderscope.

 

Figure 2. Place the tube on a suitable tripod or mount.

 

Figure 3. Telescope ready for imaging (camera, mount 
and eyepiece not included).

 

Figure 4. Flip mirror horizontal (light comes through back - 
#6 suitable for DSLR use).

 

Summary of Contents for Maksutov Telescope 90/1250 OTA

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Page 2: ... different results such as different image magnifications All this will be explained in detail on the next pages 2 1 Knowing your telescope 1 Optical Tube 7 Finderscope adjustment screw 2 Dovetail adapter for telescope mount or tripod 8 Focusing knob 3 Finderscope adjustment screw 9 Flip Mirror System 4 Finderscope 10 DSLR Camera not included 5 Top eyepiece holder 11 T ring adapter not included 6 ...

Page 3: ...stem figure 4 Switch from horizontal to vertical position to get straight through view or from vertical to horizontal position to get top view figure 4 ATTENTION Never look at the Sun through a telescope Concentrated Sun light may cause serious eye injury Children should use with adult supervision only 4 How to use and how to align the finderscope Figure 1 Install the finderscope Figure 2 Place th...

Page 4: ...t the widest field of view 4 2 Looking through the finderscope we see the same building but in this case the chimney is not centered We adjust the finderscope using the three thumbscrews so that the finderscope moves slightly This is enough to correct the objects position in the finderscope Trial and error is required to get a satisfactory result Make sure to tighten the 3 screws after finishing s...

Page 5: ...n is not full Try the crescent Moon and look for features along the terminator between illumated and dark surfaces 5 2 Jupiter is the biggest planets of our solar system It is also one of the most favorite targets for beginners Galileo was able to discover that the four tiny dots that circle around the planet were in fact part of Jupiter s system of moons With this telescope you will not only be a...

Page 6: ... 25mm eyepiece s focal length is 25mm 1250𝑚𝑚 25𝑚𝑚 50 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 This means that the 25mm eyepiece provides a 50x power magnification This seems low but try it you will see a bright image with details 6 2 Barlow Lens not included The barlow lens is a very interesting device not included It is a negative lens that multiplies the telescope s focal length A 2x Barlow for example multiplies the original foc...

Page 7: ...s provide different visual experiences Q The stars only appear as points in the telescope A Stars will always appear only as points even in the largest telescopes in the world It is more interesting for beginners to observe two dimensional objects such as the Moon or planets Once you find these you will be able to start learning about the astronomical calendar Q I would like to observe the Sun A A...

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