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Extend tripod legs 6 to 8 inches by
loosening the tripod leg locking knob
and pulling the leg to desired length and
re-tightening knob.
Assemble tripod by spreading the legs
out until the center leg brace is fully
extended.
Item #31132
Quick Set-up Guide
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All three legs should be the same length to
provide a level platform for the telescope. A
bubble level is included (inset) to assist in leveling.
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Hold the telescope fork arm and place
the bottom of the base inside the tripod
mounting platform as shown.
Place accessory tray on top of center leg
brace by lining up the grooves on the
tray to the post on the brace.
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Once grooves are aligned, turn accessory
tray until it snaps into the clips on each
leg brace.
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Thread the coupling screw into
the hole at the bottom of the fork arm
base. Tighten screw to secure the
fork arm.
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Slide the optical tube dovetail into the fork
arm as shown above.
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NexStar 80SLT
Your NexStar 80SLT includes: optical tube;
fork arm; pre-assembled tripod;
computerized hand control; hand control
holder; star diagonal; two eyepieces;
finderscope; accessory tray; documentation
including an owner’s manual, The Sky® CD
and NSOL Telescope Control Software.
Item #22086
Coupling screw