Stellarvue SVX130T PREMIER, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...burn Precision Optics WWW STELLARVUE COM 11802 KEMPER ROAD AUBURN CA 95603 U S 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 ...

Page 2: ...eter 9 5 8 long retracting aluminum dew shield in Instrument White with black anodized fittings Dimensions OTA 5 5 diameter 29 5 long with dew shield retracted and 35 long when extended Weight OTA 16 8 pounds Rings weigh 1 4 pounds each Slightly heavier with the Feather Touch option Focuser Stellarvue s highly rated 3 5 dual speed rack and pinion focuser with 2 and 1 25 threaded adapters Includes ...

Page 3: ... 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 lenses are fully multi coated to increase light transmission and contrast Lenses are accurately hand figured and glass test plates are used to ensure accuracy ...

Page 4: ...p in Auburn 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 ...

Page 5: ...de with your knife Carefully remove the tele scope from the cardboard box and set it on a secure surface Unzip or unlatch the case to reveal the tele scope 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 4 Finder Scope Shoe 5 2 Adapter 6 1 1 4 Adapter 7 Plug 8 Travel Case 9 Manual 10 QC Checklist 11 Test Re...

Page 6: ...rings using 1 4 20 socket cap head screws supplied with the rail Gener ally telescope mounts use one of two different style mounting rails Select 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 and larger Celest...

Page 7: ... 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 night ...

Page 8: ...s means ob jects appear 45 5 times closer The smaller the focal length of the eye piece the higher the power becomes So our 4 7 mm eyepiece provides 194 power 910mm 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 SVX130T is capable of magnifying objects 30 500 times Unfortunately the air is often...

Page 9: ...cause your telescope to exhibit false color That 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...

Page 10: ...1 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 ...

Page 11: ...y 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 Delux Red Dot Finder 60 mm Optical Finderscope Optional C130HD Heavy Duty Travel Case Standard Thickly Padded Travel Case 10 CASE OPTIONS 80 mm Optical Finderscope ...

Page 12: ...ndard rifle scope mount Use the F002E base to mount the finder to one of the two telescope mounting rings While the brightness is controlled with a 7 position switch some users feel it is too bright to use under the darkest conditions http www stellarvue com deep sky mrf deluxe red dot finder f002 11 Red Dot finder mounted to a hinged ring OPTICAL FINDERSCOPES Vic Maris designed the Stellarvue opt...

Page 13: ...pe and rings 2 Tighten mounting shoe Thumbscrews 1 S li d e in to s h o e There are six thumb screws that hold the finderscope These thumb screws allow the user to adjust the finderscope up down left right so it is pointed directly at the same spot in the sky as the main telescope To make the adjustment loosen one thumb screw and tighten the other two on the same ring which will shift the findersc...

Page 14: ...hey show extremely fine detail in sunspots and faculae on our nearest star 3 Daystar Chromosphere and Ha filters Observe prominences and surface Chromosphere details using a simple plug in device that fits between the 2 star diagonal and the eyepiece Check with the manufacturer to ensure this is all you will need with the particular telescope you are using WARNING LOOKINg AT THE SUN CAN CAUSE SERI...

Page 15: ...pes of correctors made for the SVX130T one is a flattener and one is a reducer flattener SFF3 Flattener The SVX130T is an f 7 optical system with a 910 mm focal length The SFF3 130 will convert your telescope into a 910 mm focal length f 7 super telephoto lens The SFF3 130 works with cameras with full frame and smaller ccd chips SFFR 72 Reducer Flattener The large SFFR 72 reducer flattener will fl...

Page 16: ... the lens and replace it with a t ring that has the same size thread as the flattener or reducer flattener 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 dis tance from the thread on the t ring to the ccd chip in the camera is about 55mm Our flatteners may be ordered with a 55 mm backfocus Us...

Page 17: ...this reducer flattener with the appropriate extension tubes and spacer rings will enable it to be used effectively with various cameras on the market If the camera s ccd chip is not spaced correctly from the reducer flattener stars in the corners will appear elongated If you are not sure how to properly set up your reducer flattener and camera call us at 530 823 7796 or email us at mail stellarvue...

Page 18: ...ng the Lower Tension Control Do not over tighten or the focuser will be harder to focus Upper Tension Control There is an upper tension control that applies addi tional pressure to the drawtube and makes it more stable especially when imag ing with a heavy camera This tension control may be a set screw as shown or a thumb screw Tighten this screw very slightly if needed to stabilize the drawtube U...

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 ...

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