Stellarvue SVX102T, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... A PHONE 530 823 7796 FAX 530 823 8121 STELLARVUE STELLARVUEC SEEING IS BELIEVING The mission of Stellarvue is to inspire a healthy interest in science and astronomy by handcrafting the finest telescopes on the planet STELLARVUE STELLARVUEC TELESCOPE OPERATORS MANUAL SVX102T PREMIER APO TRIPLET ...

Page 2: ...ube Dew Shield 4 3 4 diameter 8 5 16 long retracting aluminum dewshield with cap Dimensions OTA 19 25 long in travel mode focuser unthreaded 23 5 long with focuser in place and dewshield retracted 29 with dewshield extended Weight OTA 11 lbs with 2 5 focuser 2 adapter and dual hinged rings Focuser 2 5 Stellarvue rack and pinion focuser Focuser drawtube is threaded for field flatteners and comes wi...

Page 3: ...y high standard of customer service Learn more here https www stellarvue com stellarvue videos Stellarvue telescopes are individually made and each optic is tested multiple times to ensure perfection Please store and use it as you would any optical device If dust accumulates on the lens you may use a bulb type blower to remove it Always be careful to avoid marring the lens Stellarvue refractor len...

Page 4: ...uburn California After machine polishing we map the optical surfaces using our Zygo Phase Shifting Laser Interferometer This equipment is capable of measuring surfaces far more accurately than test plates or other conventional methods Using these data we then make fine corrections by hand and machine using special tools to eliminate zones trefoil and other optical defects as we bring up the optica...

Page 5: ...ase inside by your knife Carefully remove the telescope from the cardboard box and set it on a secure surface Unzip the case to reveal the telescope inside Unpack the telescope from its case and make sure you have all the necessary parts 1 Objective Cover 2 Telescope 3 Two Mounting Rings 3 Finder Scope Shoe 4 2 Adapter 5 1 1 4 Adapter 6 Plug 7 Travel Case 8 Manual 9 QC Checklist 10 Test Report ...

Page 6: ...se different rails The dovetail mounting rail is attached to the bottom of the mounting rings using 1 4 20 socket cap head screws supplied with the rail Purchase the proper size of rail for the mount you are using Most larger mounts use the larger Losmandy style rail which is 4 wide Mounts using this size rail include the Stellarvue mounts with our TDLV shoes Paramount Losmandy Mathis Discmounts a...

Page 7: ...l need to balance it in both axes The mount manual explains how to do this If you are using an equatorial and or go to computerized mount you will need to align the telescope according to the mount manual to get it ready for use Once the telescope is balanced and the mount aligned you are ready to observe Two additional optical components are necessary to be able to view through your telescope at ...

Page 8: ...is means ob jects appear 35 7 times closer The smaller the focal length of the eye piece the higher the power becomes So our 4 7 mm eyepiece provides 152 power 714mm 4 7mm The ability of a telescope to magnify is limited by A The accuracy of the optics B The steadiness of the atmosphere Under perfect conditions the SVX102T is capable of magnifying objects 30 500 times Unfortunately the air is ofte...

Page 9: ...color is not in the telescope but above you Moisture in the atmosphere may act like prisms and brighter objects will appear with a reddish color on one side and a green blue color on the other This is the atmosphere not your telescope Observing deep sky objects Deep sky objects like nebulae and galax ies can be very hard to discern for new hobbyists The more experience you have the more of them yo...

Page 10: ...25 Eyepieces Optional 1 25 Filter DSLR Camera T Ring T Ring Extension tubes required for your CCD camera call Stellarvue for assistance CCD Camera Extension tubes required for your CCD camera call Stellarvue for assistance Stellarvue 2 Dielectric Diagonal D1040Q FA2 1 25 Adapter FA2 1 25 Adapter DSLR Camera CCD Camera Remove 2 adapter on focuser and thread into focuser drawtube Remove extension in...

Page 11: ...e Vixen or Losmandy style rails Telescope mounts using the Losmandy sized rail NEEDED MOUNTING HARDWARE FINDERSCOPE RINGS NEEDED see page 12 see page 11 FINDERSCOPES REFLEX SIGHTS 50 mm Optical Finderscope Red Dot Finder Deluxe Red Dot Finder 60 mm Optical Finderscope Standard Thickly Padded Travel Case 10 C9S TRAVEL CASE 80 mm Optical Finderscope ...

Page 12: ...ard BB gun mount We offer a number of bases that allow you to attach this finder to your telescope For this telescope use the F001EF ADVANCED REFLEX SIGHTS We also offer a more advanced reflex sight the multi reticle finder F002 This finder permits the user to select the desired reticle pattern including a red dot two sizes a circle or a crosshair pattern http www stellarvue com deep sky mrf delux...

Page 13: ...G RINGS Your finderscope will need adjustable mounting rings that fit your model of telescope Our 50 mm and 60 mm finders use R50 rings Our 80 mm finder will require R80 rings For this telescope use the R50DA 50 or 60 mm finderscopes or R80DA for 80 mm telescopes and mount it to the dovetail shoe on the focuser R50FA R80FA for 2 5 to 3 5 Feather Touch focusers R50T R80T mounts to most Takahashi s ...

Page 14: ...r 3 Daystar Quark Chromosphere and Prominence filters Observe prominences and surface Chromosphere details using a simple plug in device that fits between the 2 star diagonal and the eyepiece Please note you will need a UV IR blocking filter on the diagonal or in front of the objective when using this filter with this telescope Check with the manufacturer to ensure what you will need with the part...

Page 15: ...de for the SVX102T and SVX102T R one is a flattener and one is a reducer flattener SFF4 102T Field Flattener This full frame field flattener is made specifically for the aluminum tube SVX102T and the carbon fiber tube SXV102T R using the Stellarvue FSV3 3 focuser SFFR 74 Reducer Flattener This is the Flattener Reducer designed for the SVX102T and SVX102T R using the 3 Stellarvue focuser This reduc...

Page 16: ... two to obtain optimal results 15 With Single Lens Reflex Cameras DSLR s remove the lens and replace it with a t ring that has the same size thread as the flattener or reducer flat tener The backfocus must include the t ring that is attached to the camera in place of the camera s lens When you add a t ring to your Canon or Nikon DSLR this distance from the t ring to the sensor in the camera is abo...

Page 17: ...sert into the open end of the draw tube of the focuser Thread into the focuser draw tube by turning clockwise Once the Reducer Flattener is securely hand tightened this conversion is complete Now attach your camera to the flattener reducer If your sys tem needs extension tubes or spacer rings place them in between the camera and the reducer flattener 16 USING THE SFF4 102T FIELD FLATTENER WITH SVX...

Page 18: ... If the focus knobs make a noise when they are turned they may be rubbing on one another or against the side housing To eliminate this loosen the knobs with the Allen wrench and pull them slightly apart from each other and the side hous ing This will eliminate any rubbing Adjusting the Focuser There is a tension control thumb screw under the focuser Use this to adjust tension for your various ac c...

Page 19: ... blowing with the syringe Dust particles can be hard and scratch glass So every bit of dust should be removed before you use a lens cloth Once the lens is clear of any particles use Stellarvue lens cleaner on a Kimwipe or optical cleaning cloth to clean the lens followed by a dry wipe Never spray directly onto the lens as the liquid could migrate around the lens to the inside Apply a small amount ...

Page 20: ...LONGER SV SHALL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMER SV MAY REPLACE ANY PRODUCT THAT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED WITH A NEW PRODUCT OF COMPARABLE VALUE AND FUNC TION PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DROPPED DISASSEMBLED ABUSED MISUSED MISHANDLED SUBjECTED TO TEMPER ATURE OR WEATHER EXTREMES SUBjECTED TO WEAR OR MODIFIED IN ANY WAY WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO SUCH ACTIVITIES AS...