CARSON STARA Refractor Telescope User Manual
- May 15, 2024
- Carson
Table of Contents
STARA™
SR-200
Refractor Telescope with Alt-Az Mount
Congratulations on selecting your new telescope! In order to achieve optimum
performance, please follow instructions for proper use and care.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION:
Magnification:| Theoretical Magnification up to 70x| Focal Length / Ratio:|
700mm, f/8.75
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Aperture:| 80mm (3″)| Erecting Diagonal:| Orients to Upright View like a
Spotting Scope
Optical Design:| Refractor| Finderscope:| Erecting 6x25mm
Mount Type:| Alt-Az (Tripod included)| Lens Coatings:| Fully Coated
Eyepieces:| PL2Omm (35x), PL1Omm (70x), Size 1.25″
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COMPLETE OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY (OTA)
ASSEMBLING TELESCOPE
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Extend Tripod legs to widest position. Gently push down Tray Mount to secure tripod in place.
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Loosen Tripod Leg Knobs. Pull legs to desired height, then tighten knobs.
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Place Accessory Tray over Tray Mount and twist to secure.
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Unscrew Mount Lock Knob (A) from Alt-Az Mount (B). Attach Alt-Az Mount to tripod. Make sure Mount Plate (clear plastic disc) is on top of tripod. Screw Mount Lock Knob (A) in from underneath the Tripod.
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Screw OTA Angle Adjustment Handle into threaded hole on Alt-Az Mount and tighten.
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Place Optical Tube with Saddle Plate (A) onto OTA Connector (B) on Alt-Az Mount and secure with OTA Securing Knob (C).
**ASSEMBLING TELESCOPE CONTINUED
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Slide Finderscope into Finderscope Base until it locks in place.
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Loosen thumbscrews (A) on Focuser Draw Tube. Slide Erecting Prism (B) into Focuser Draw Tube and tighten thumbscrews (A) to secure.
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Loosen thumbscrew (A) on Erecting Prism. Slide PL20mm Eyepiece (B) into Erecting Prism and tighten thumbscrew (A) to secure. Erecting Prism will correctly orient image. Adjust Focus Knobs (C) on OTA until image is clear.
IMPORTANT: Erecting Prism must be used with eyepiece.
Finding targets will be easier if you start with PL20mm eyepiece. -
To adjust the position of the optical tube vertically and horizontally, loosen Locking Knob (C) and OTA Angle Adjustment Handle (B). When desired position is reached, tighten locking knob and handle.
Note: Locking Knob only locks horizontal movement. With handle unlocked and knob locked, movement can only be in vertical direction.
Warnings:
- Never use telescope to look directly at or near the sun. Viewing the sun can cause irreversible eye damage.
- Do not point the telescope at the sun even when you are not looking through it. This can cause internal damage to the telescope.
- Do not leave telescope unattended at any time. Untrained adults or children may not be familiar with the correct operating procedures.
- To maintain internal optical alignment, handle telescope with care.
Customer service: If you experience any difficulties, please contact us and we will be happy to help you.
| info@carson.com
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For warranty Information, visit www.carson.com/warranty
References
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