Safety Hints - Dorr DANUBIA ATLAS 2000 Bedienungsanleitung

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THANK YOU for choosing this DÖRR quality product.
Please read the instruction manual and safety hints carefully before
first use. Keep this instruction manual together with the device for fu-
ture use. If other people use this device, make this instruction manual
available. This instruction manual is part of the device and must be
supplied with the device in case of sale.
DÖRR is not liable for damages caused by improper use or the failure
to observe the instruction manual and safety hints.
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SAFETY HINTS

Never look directly into the sun or near the sun with this telescope or with
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the viewfinder! Risk of blinding!
This telescope is not a toy! Children should use the telescope with adult
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supervision only!
People with physical or cognitive disabilities should use the device with
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supervision.
Please note that the light appearing through the eyepiece is strongly bundled and can develop a great heat.
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Therefore, make sure that the telescope is not directed at easily flammable materials. After use, please
attach the eyepiece protection cover.
Protect the telescope from rain, moisture, direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
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To prevent the telescope from tilting, make sure that the telescope stands secure on firm floor.
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This telescope is not a toy. To prevent accidents and suffocation keep the telescope, the accessories and
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the packing materials away from children and pets.
Protect the telescope against dirt. Never use aggressive cleansing agents or benzine to clean the tele-
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scope. We recommend a soft, slightly damp microfiber cloth to clean the outer parts of the telescope.
Store the telescope in a dust-free, dry and cool place.
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02 | CONTENT
01 | Safety Hints
02 | Content
03 | Nomenclature Atlas 2000/Sirius 150
04 | Nomenclature Orion 200
05 | Assembly Instructions Atlas 2000/Sirius 150 with EQ3-2 Mount
05.1 Tripod setup
05.2 Telescope assembly
05.3 Finderscope/Red Dot Finder (optional) assembly
05.4 Eyepiece assembly
06 | Assembly Instructions Orion 200 with EQ5 Mount
06.1 Tripod setup
06.2 Telescope assembly
06.3 Finderscope/Red Dot Finder (optional) assembly
06.4 Eyepiece assembly
07 | Operating your telescope
07.1 Aligning the finderscope
07.2 Using the Red Dot Finder (optional)
07.3 Balancing the telescope
07.4 Using the leveling bubble
07.5 Operating the EQ3-2 mount Atlas 2000/Sirius 150
07.6 Operating the EQ5 mount Orion 200
07.7 Using the optional barlow lens
07.8 Focusing
07.9 Polar alignment
07.10 Tracking celestial objects
07.11 Using the setting circle
08 | Using the Polarscope (optional)
09 | Pointing your telescope to celestial objects
10 | Choosing the apropriate eyepiece
10.1 Calculating the magnification
10.2 Calculating the field of view
10.3 Calculating the exit pupil
11 | Observing the sky
11.1 Sky conditions
11.2 Selecting an observing site
11.3 Choosing the best time to observe
11.4 Cooling the telescope & adapting your eyes
12 | Care and Maintenance of your telescope
12.1 Collimating a Newtonian
12.2 Aligning the secondary mirror
12.3 Aligning the primary mirror
13 | Cleaning your telescope
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