iOptron iExplore 70AZ Instruction Manual
iExplore
Instruction Manual
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TM
70AZ Telescope
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................2
1. Telescope Assembly........................................................................................................................3
1.1. iExplore 70AZ Assembly Terms ................................................................................................3
1.2. Telescope Assembly.................................................................................................................5
2. Using the Telescope........................................................................................................................7
2.1.1. Moving the Telescope ........................................................................................................7
2.1.2. Selecting an Eyepiece........................................................................................................8
2.1.3. Install and Using Barlow Lens............................................................................................8
2.1.4. Installing & Using the 1.5x Erecting Eyepiece....................................................................8
2.1.5. Focusing Telescope ...........................................................................................................9
2.1.6. Aligning Finderscope:.........................................................................................................9
2.2. Star Observation.......................................................................................................................9
2.3. Observation Tips.....................................................................................................................10
3. Maintenance..................................................................................................................................10
4. Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................ 11
IOPTRON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY..................................................................................12
NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT A PROPER FILTER!
Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye. Children
should always have adult supervision while observing.
WARNING!
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1. Telescope Assembly
1.1. iExplore 70AZ Assembly Terms
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Figure 1. iExplore 70AZ
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(1). Optical tube assembly (OTA)
(2). Finderscope
(3). Finderscope mounting socket
(4). Eyepiece
(5). Diagonal
(6). Focusing knob
(7). Altitude adjustment rod
(8). Accessory tray
(9). Tripod support bracket
(10). Tripod legs
(11). Yoke (altazimuth) mount
(12). Altitude lockig knob
(13). Azimuth locking knob
Parts shown in Figure 2
(14). Tripod leg attachment bolts (3 sets)
(15). Tripod locking screws (3 sets)
(16). 3X Barlow lens
(17). 1.5X Erecting eyepiece
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Figure 2. Parts list
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