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Focusing
Focusing System
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The telescope uses a rack-and-pinion
focusing system. This system permits rapid
and accurate focus adjustment. By turning the
focusing knob clockwise, the drawtube will
move out of the telescope tube. By turning
the focusing knob counter-clockwise, the
drawtube will move into the telescope tube.
Adjusting the focus point
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Remove the dew shield cap from the dew
shield and insert the eyepiece into the
eyepiece adapter or diagonal. After ensuring
that the drawtube clamp is loose, turn the
focusing knob slowly.
At the time of shipment, the drawtube is
fully retracted inside the telescope. When
using the telescope for the first time, slowly
rotate the focusing knob clockwise and it will
eventually adjust to the focusing point. In
order to achieve focus on celestial bodies,
it is sometimes easier to focus on a distant
terrestrial object, such as a radio tower
or tall building (the scenery should look
upside down) and then marking a line on
the drawtube. This marked position on the
drawtube can then serve as a reference when
observing celestial bodies. Slight adjustments
from the marked position can then be made
to achieve the best focus. When observing
celestial objects at a high magnification, even
a slight error in focus can cause them to look
After attaching an eyepiece to the telescope, it is necessary to adjust the focus in order to see
celestial bodies or scenery clearly. In particular, when using the telescope to view celestial
objects
, if the focus is off by a large amount, stars will not be visible even when in the field
of view of the eyepiece. Furthermore, even a slight error in focus can degrade the image
through the telescope. When taking images of celestial bodies, accurate focus is critical.
The atmosphere will limit the highest magnification that can be used on any given night.
Begin by using a low power eyepiece, and focus the image. Then progressively increase
magnification by using shorter and shorter focal length eyepieces until the desired
magnification is reached. This procedure allows the centering of the object at high magnification.
blurry or not visible. Therefore it is better
to begin with a low magnification eyepiece
and then gradually increase magnification,
adjusting focus each time.
About the Drawtube Clamp
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After achieving proper focus the drawtube
clamp can be used to lock the drawtube in
position. It is not absolutely necessary when
performing visual observations. However,
when imaging, the weight of the attached
camera could cause the drawtube to move
outward and in turn defocus the image.
Therefore it is best to use the drawtube
clamp to secure the drawtube in place.
When adjusting focus again, ensure the
drawtube clamp is properly loosened.
Forcefully turning the focusing knob while
the lock is tightened may damage the gear
or cause a scratch in the drawtube.
Drawtube Clamp
Drawtube will move out of the telescope tube by
turning the focusing knob clockwise.
Focusing Knob
Drawtube