CARSON SC-450 Sky Chaser 70mm Refractor Telescope Instruction Manual

CARSON SC-450 Sky Chaser 70mm Refractor Telescope

Product Information

The SC-450 Sky Chaser is a 70mm Refractor Telescope designed to provide optimum performance for stargazing and observing distant objects. It comes with a variety of accessories to enhance your viewing experience.

• Magnification: Up to 133.5x
• Eyepieces: K25mm (16x) and K9mm (44.5x) Kellner Eyepieces
• Aperture: 70mm
• Focal Length: 400mm
• Finderscope: 8 x 21mm
• Weight: 1.16 lbs
• Dimensions: 14.7 x 16.7 x 22.3 inches
• Accessories: 3x Barlow Lens, Erecting Prism, Tabletop Tripod, and Case

Product Usage Instructions

Sky Chaser Optical Tube Assembly
To set up the tripod and attach the optical tube:

1. Separate the tripod legs and place them on a flat surface.
2. Loosen the Height Adjustment Knob on the tripod and raise the Optical Tube Connector.
3. Tighten the Height Adjustment Knob to secure it.
4. Align and attach the Optical Tube Saddle Plate with the Tripod Connector Screw.
5. Tighten the screw to secure the optical tube assembly.

Attaching Finderscope
To attach the finderscope:

1. Remove the Finderscope plastic mounting nuts from the mounting screws on the Optical Tube.
2. Mount the Finderscope onto the two screws. Replace and tighten the plastic nuts to secure it.

Attaching Erecting Prism
To attach the erecting prism:

1. Remove the Focuser Draw Tube cover.
2. Loosen the Thumbscrew and place the Erecting Prism into the Focuser Draw Tube. Tighten the Thumbscrew to secure it.
3. Note: The Erecting Prism must be used to achieve focus.

Attaching Eyepiece
To attach the eyepiece:

1. Remove the cover from the Erecting Prism and insert the eyepiece. Start with the lower power K25mm eyepiece for easier object finding.
2. Tighten the Thumbscrew on the Erecting Prism to secure it in place.

Attaching Barlow Lens
To increase magnification, you can use the Barlow Lens:

Important: First, bring the object into focus using just the eyepiece and the Erecting Prism. Once you have found and focused on the object, then insert the Barlow Lens before the eyepiece to get an extra close image.

Note: The Barlow Lens will not work without the Erecting Prism.

How to Use and Align Telescope
Please visit www.carson.com/mytelescope for step-by-step details on how to use and align the telescope.

Cleaning and Care
For information on cleaning and care instructions, please refer to the user manual or visit www.carson.com.

Carson Optical 2070 5th Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 | Tel: 631-963-5000

Sky Chaser
70mm Refractor Telescope

Congratulations on selecting your new Refractor Telescope! In order to achieve optimum performance, please follow instructions for proper use and care.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

SKY CHASER OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY

SETTING UP TRIPOD & ATTACHING OPTICAL TUBE

1. Separate tripod legs and place on a flat surface.
2. Loosen Height Adjustment Knob on tripod and raise Optical Tube Connector. Tighten Height Adjustment Knob to secure.
3. Align and attach the Optical Tube Saddle Plate with Tripod Connector Screw.
4. Tighten screw to secure.

ATTACHING FINDERSCOPE

1. Remove Finderscope plastic mounting nuts from mounting screws on Optical Tube.
2. Mount the Finderscope onto the two screws. Replace and tighten plastic nuts to secure.

ATTACHING ERECTING PRISM

1. Remove Focuser Draw Tube cover.
2. Loosen Thumbscrew and place Erecting Prism (orients image to an upright view) into Focuser Draw Tube. Tighten Thumbscrew on Focuser Draw Tube to secure.
   Note: Erecting Prism must be used or you will not be able to focus.

ATTACHING EYEPIECE

1. Remove cover from Erecting Prism and insert eyepiece. Start with lower power K25 so finding objects is easier.
2. Tighten Thumbscrew on Erecting Prism to secure in place.

ATTACHING BARLOW LENS
To increase magnification, the Barlow Lens may be inserted into the Erecting Prism before either of the eyepieces. An eyepiece would then be inserted into the Barlow Lens.

Important: First bring object into focus by using just the eyepiece and the Erecting Prism. Once you have found and focused on the object, then insert the Barlow Lens before the eyepiece and view again to get that extra close image.

Note: Barlow Lens will not work without Erecting Prism.

HOW TO USE AND ALIGN TELESCOPE

Please visit www.carson.com/mytelescope for step by step details on how to use and align telescope

WARNINGS

• Never use this telescope (or its viewfinder) to look directly at or near the sun. Viewing the sun can cause instant and permanent eye damage.
• Do not point the telescope at the sun even when you are not looking through it. This will cause internal damage to the telescope.
• Handle this telescope with care. Rough handling may knock the internal optical components out of alignment.
• Do not leave telescope unattended at any time. Untrained adults or children may not be familiar with the correct operating procedures.

CLEANING AND CARE

Cleaning must be done carefully to avoid scratching the lenses and permanently damaging your telescope.

• Do not attempt to take apart your telescope to clean it.
• If dust has built up on the optics, use a soft lens brush or pressurized air to gently remove it.
• If dew collects on the optics, remove all accessories and place the telescope in a dry, dust free environment and point the telescope downward. This should help eliminate the moisture.
• Avoid touching the surface of the mirror.
• Always replace lens caps when not in use and store telescope in case.

Customer Service:
If you experience any difficulties, please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

info@carson.com
uksupport@carson.com
eusupport@carson.com

For warranty information, visit www.carson.com/warrant

www.carson.com
Carson Optical 2070 5th Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 | Tel: 631-963-5000

References

• Carson Optical
• My Telescope – Carson Optical

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