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Your AstroMaster includes: Optical tube, StarPointer
pre-assembled tripod with center leg brace and altazimuth mount
attached, two eyepieces, erect image diagonal, accessory tray, lens
cloth, and quick setup guide.
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Check to ensure that all three legs are roughly the same length so
that the platform for the telescope is roughly level. Make adjustments
to the leg lengths if needed.
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Congratulations, you now have a fully assembled tripod and mount.
Check that it matches the picture above.
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To set up the tripod, first spread the three tripod legs apart as far as
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they will go. Next, loosen the screw at the bottom of each leg and
extend each leg until the tripod reaches your desired height (usually
about six to 12 inches).
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To attach the accessory tray, line up the notches and turn the tray
clockwise until tray tabs lock into place under the tripod brackets.
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Dovetail
Mount
Fastening
Screws
Now, it's time to attach the telescope tube. First, back out the
fastening screws on the top of the mount to allow enough clearance
for the dovetail. Then, slide the tube's dovetail bar into the mount.
A Z T E L E S C O P E
MODEL #22065 (102AZ)
Q U I C K S E T U P G U I D E
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Secure each leg at the desired height by retightening the screw at
the bottom of the leg.
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Check to ensure that you have attached the accessory tray
correctly and it resembles the picture above.
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Center the dovetail bar in the mount and retighten the fastening
screw to secure it in place. For added security, tighten the angled
lock-down screw next to the fastening screw.
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