Tele Vue 85 - Manual (Page 5)

Fingerprints, however should be cleaned off. Though the anti-reflection coatings are durable, they
are easily scratched. The simplest cleaning method is to moisten a very soft, lint-free tissue, cloth, “Q-Tip”
or surgical cotton with a lens or glass cleaner and gently whisk away the stain. Do not apply any solutions
directly to the glass surfaces. After every cleaning stroke, use a fresh applicator. The fewer strokes the
better! Any residual “film” will not affect visual performance.
Collimation of your Tele Vue-85 has been locked at the factory. With reasonable care it will
remain aligned. However, rough handling can cause misalignment. WARNING: Do not loosen the but-
ton head screws in the front lens cell as this will cause misalignment. If necessary, contact Tele Vue for
re-collimation.
Your star diagonal employs a first-surface mirror. Like all first-surface mirrors, it should be cleaned only
when absolutely necessary. First blow loose dust away with a squeeze bulb. CAUTION: Do not clean
mirror with water or water based cleaners such as Windex or any other commercial lens cleaners; this is
not a lens. All contain too much water and will leave a residue. Moisten a “Q-Tip” with pure acetone or
methanol or Isopropyl alcohol, reagent grade. Clean gently using only the weight of the cotton swab. Use
very light pressure and never rub. Slight residual stains or dust spots will have no visible effects in observing.
The tube is powder-coated for durability and can be polished with any non-abrasive car wax. Black
anodized surfaces can be cleaned with Windex.
If you have any questions about the care, operation or performance of your Tele Vue-85, please call
Tele Vue at (845) 469-4551 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.
1.6 Warranty
The Tele Vue-85 is warranted to be free of manufacturing or workmanship defects for 5 (five) years
from the date of purchase, to the original owner. Please return the warranty card for easy identification. If
your Tele Vue-85 requires warranty service, please call Tele Vue to discuss the defect, upon which you
will receive a return authorization. NO RETURNS ARE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
The warranty does NOT include: collimation, defects caused by mis-handling, defects of subjective
nature, coverage for any telescope purchased through an unauthorized Tele Vue dealer.
Warranty work will be performed at Tele Vue’s discretion and may only be performed by Tele Vue
Optics. The telescope must be shipped in its case with proper inner and outer packaging. Return shipping
and insurance charges are the purchaser’s responsibility.
1.7 Specifications
Type 2-element APO refractor, Fully Multi-Coated
Clear Aperture 3.35 inches (85mm)
Aperture Gain 147, compared to a 7mm exit pupil
Focal Length 600mm
Focal Ratio f/7
Resolution (visual) 1.4 arc-sec. (Dawes Limit for a 3.35-inch aperture)
Resolution (photographic) 200 line pairs per mm
Magnification 11x to 200x using Tele Vue eyepieces
Field, Visual 4.4 o at 11x
Focuser 2-inch, rack and pinion type with 10:1 reduction
Diagonal 2-inch Everbite 99% broadband mirror type, with 1¼” adapter
Finder Optional Starbeam or 55mm Plössl for 11x, 4.4 o field
Mounting Adjustable ring mount with ¼-20 tapped holes for standard photographic tripods or Tele
Vue mountings
Weight 6.1 lbs. (O.T.A. only) 8.0 lbs. (complete package)
Length 19.0-inches (O.T.A. only), 21.9” w/ 2” star diagonal
Accessories custom fitted soft case, screw-on lens cover, sliding dew (glare) shield, ring mount, 2”
diagonal, 2”-1¼” adapter, Plössl eyepiece
Tube Powder-coated aluminum
Specifications subject to change without notice.