How to Assemble the Sky-Watcher SKMAK102SP Maksutov-Cassegrain Spotting Scope

The Sky-Watcher SKMAK102SP Maksutov-Cassegrain Spotting Scope is a portable and powerful telescope. Know that it has a focal length of 1300mm for getting a sharper image of the object you view. Assembling this spotting scope can be broadly divided into three steps: attaching the tube to the mount, attaching the red dot finder and inserting the eyepiece. Here is how you can do it:

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Place the telescope tube on the mount. Secure the telescope in place by fixing two thumbscrews and washers in the grooves provided.

2. Look for the finderscope bracket toward the end of the telescope tube. Remember that the Sky-Watcher SKMAK102SP uses a red dot finder.

3. Locate the grooves on the bracket and slide the red dot finder into them. Secure the red dot finder in place using + screws.

4. Locate the thumbscrews provided near the focus tube, toward the end of the telescope. Loosen the screws and insert the diagonal into the thumbscrews. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the diagonal in place.

5. Select an eyepiece for your telescope. Loosen the thumbscrews on the diagonal and insert the eyepiece there.

6. Tighten the screws carefully when done.

Tips & Warnings

• Fix the assembly in broad daylight. This will make sure that you don’t lose any tiny parts like the thumbscrews.
• Do not overtighten the screws. Doing so may damage your telescope.
• Do not touch any optical surface while arranging the assembly. You may view a blurred image of the objects.