Celestron CPC Series User Manual
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The tripod that comes with your CPC telescope is adjustable. There is a bubble level located on the top of the tripod head to assist you
in leveling the tripod. To adjust the height at which the tripod stands:
1.
Loosen the extension clamp on one of the tripod legs (see figure 3-1).
2.
Extend the leg to the desired height.
3.
Tighten the extension clamp to hold the leg in place.
4.
Repeat this process for each of the remaining legs making sure that the tripod is level when complete.
You can do this while the tripod legs are still folded together.
Remember that the higher the tripod legs are extended, the less stable it is. For casual observing, this may not pose a problem.
However, if you plan on doing photography, the tripod should be set low to ensure stability. A recommended height is to set the tripod
in such a manner that you can look directly into the eyepiece on
the telescope with a diagonal while seated.
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After the tripod is set up, you are now ready to attach the
telescope. The bottom of the CPC base has three threaded
holes that mount to the tripod head and one hole in the center
that goes over the positioning pin on the tripod head.
1.
Place the center hole in the bottom of the telescope
base over the positioning pin in the center of the
tripod head.
Figure 3-1
Central Column
Tripod Head
Tension Knob
Extension Leg
Clamp
Center Support
Bracket /
Accessory tray
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2 Mounting the Telescope
Positioning
Pin
Mounting
Bolts