The leveling mechanism is operated by the small elevation worm knob.
The angle of site mechanism consists of the level, the angle of site scale and micrometer with its worm knob.
The telescopes consist of the eyepieces, telescopic tubes with their optical systems. In the right eyepiece is a graduated cross wire which can be rotated for either the horizontal or the vertical position.
The tripod is similar to the usual telescopic instrument tripod.
The optical characteristics of the instrument are as follows:—Power 10; field of view 75 mils; focal length of objectives 11½ inches; the field is flat, free from chromatic and spherical aberration, coma and distortion.
Care and Instructions.
To set up the telescope.—First set up the tripod, clamping and propping the legs so as to obtain the desired cover and view. By means of the vertical spindle clamping lever, approximately center level on azimuth worm case and clamp tightly. Carefully take out B. C. telescope from case and while pressing on locker plunger, place telescope on vertical spindle so that the projection on the azimuth worm case will fit into the corresponding slotted segment of the telescope. Release the locking plunger.
To focus the eye pieces.—Adjust each eye piece separately by turning the same until the image of a distant object appears sharply defined. Read the diopter scale, plus or minus, and note for future use.
To adjust the interpupillary distance.—The eye pieces having been focussed, loosen the large friction clamp knob in front. Grasp both tubes with the hands and separate or close them in (either in the vertical or horizontal position) until the fields of view of the two eye pieces are exactly coincident and present a single image to the eyes. This can be tested by alternately closing one eye and then the other, noting any movement in the image. Tighten the large friction clamp knob. Read the interpupillary scale and note for future use.
To lay 0 on any point.—Level the instrument by means of the vertical spindle clamping screw. Bubble must remain approximately centered while instrument is turned 1600 mils. Set both the azimuth index and the micrometer to read zero. Release the azimuth clamp shaft knob; turn the telescope toward the point and tighten the azimuth clamp shaft knob. Bring the vertical wire accurately on the point by turning the azimuth adjusting worm knob.