_The azimuth mechanism_ consists of the azimuth worm knob with its
lever, operating the azimuth worm and worm wheel; the adjusting or slow
motion knob and the azimuth clamp. The azimuth limb is divided into
64 parts, each division representing 100 mils. The azimuth micrometer
is divided into 100 equal parts or mils, numbered every 10 mils. One
complete revolution of the micrometer is equal to one division of the
limb. The scales therefore correspond to those on the panoramic sight,
6400 mils to the circumference.
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 sphercial 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.
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