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Objective Lens HoodMain Optical TubeFinderscopeFinderscope Bracket20mm Eyepiece45o Diagonal MirrorFocusing KnobTilt ArmLeg Support Struts3X Barlow Lens4mm EyepieceLeg Extension LocksHorizontal Adjustment LockAttachment plateCenter Column Adjustment Lock

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The Major Parts of Your Telescope

Do not view the sun with this telescope.Viewing the sun can cause serious eye damage.

Ne regardez pas le soleil au télescope. L’observation du soleil peut entraîner des affections oculaires graves.

WARNING: AVERTISSEMENT:No mires directamente al sol con el telescopio,Mirar directamente al sol puede producir lesiones oculares graves.

ADVERTENCIA: Adult Supervision Required.La supervision d’un adulte est requise.Se requiere la supervisión de un adulto.

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WARNING: NEVER VIEW THE SUN THROUGH ANY TELESCOPE, AS PERMANENT INJURY TO THE EYE MAY OCCUR!

Step 1: Assemble the TripodStand up the Tripod by spreading the three Legs and pushing down the Support Struts until they lock in place. Flip open the Leg Locks to extend each Leg section and re-lock them. Now, attach the Tilt Arm by

Preparing the Tripod & Telescope for Use

Congratulations on your purchase of a precision-crafted Telescope. With proper care and handling, you will enjoy looking at nature’s wondrous sights through the eye of this instrument for many years to come.

This Telescope can provide views of everything from the craters on the Moon, to the rings of Saturn, to galaxies and star clusters. As a terrestrial telescope, it delivers great views of distant landscapes, animals and other amazing features of our own planet.

Before you assemble your Telescope and Tripod, familiarize yourself with all the parts in this package. Refer to the photograph shown for identifying all the parts and read each step carefully before beginning assembly.

screwing it into the threaded brass hole, located near the top of the Tripod and below the Attachment Plate. When securely tightened, the Tilt Arm will not move. If you loosen it just a little, you can tilt the arm to the position you want. (See Fig. 1)

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Step 2: Attach Telescope to the TripodAdjust the Legs until the Tripod is about chest height. Loosen the Tilt Arm and move it until the Attachment Plate on top of the Tripod is horizontal to the ground. Tighten the Tilt Arm securely once you have it in the level position. Now, lower the Telescope onto the Tripod by lining up the Attachment Plates. Turn the bolt underneath the Tripod’s Attachment Plate clockwise to thread it into the hole in the Telescope’s Attachment Plate. Turn the bolt as tightly as you can to assure that the Telescope is securely at-tached. (See Fig. 1)

CAUTION: At this point you will be able to tilt, pan or raise the Telescope on the Tripod. But be careful! The Telescope could swing around suddenly if you don’t have everything tightened down. Particularly if you raise the Center Column, be cautious when you lower it again. Make sure you hold the Telescope underneath before loosening the Center Column Lock or it will drop suddenly.

NEVER ADJUST THE TRIPOD’S LEGS WITH THE TELESCOPE ATTACHED. If you need to extend or retract the Tripod Legs, always remove the Telescope first.

Step 3: Attach 45o Diagnal Mirror to Focus TubeRemove the dust covers from the Focus Tube and Diagonal Mirror. Be extra careful to not touch the glass surfaces. Loosen the small screw on the side of the Focus Tube and slide on the 45o Diagonal Mirror. The open end of the Diagonal will be facing up at a 45o angle. Retighten the screw to secure the 90o Diagnal Mirror. (See Fig. 2)

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Step 6: Align the FinderscopeThe Finderscope helps you locate distant objects before viewing them through the main Telescope’s Eyepiece. But it must be prop-erly aligned to provide exactly the same angle and view. Follow these steps to align the Finderscope:1. With the 20mm Eyepiece in place, look at a stationery object at least 300 feet (90 meters) away. It is best to do this outside in broad daylight. Adjust the tilt or pan to get the object centered in the Telescope’s view and securely tighten everything on the Tripod.2. Now turn the Focusing Knob until the object is in perfect focus.3. Finally, adjust the position of the Finderscope until the object you’re viewing is centered in the Finderscope’s crosshairs. (NOTE: Images viewed through the Finderscope will be upside down. This is normal and common to all high-powered telescopes.) Reposi-tion the Finderscope by loosening and tightening the 3 screws on the middle ring, one by one. You may need to adjust each screw a few times to get the object perfectly centered. Take your time. It’s critical to have your Finderscope exactly aligned with your Telescope.

Step 4: Insert 20mm Eyepiece into Diagonal MirrorFit the 20mm Eyepiece into the open end of the Diagonal Mirror and tighten the screw to secure it. (See Fig. 2) NOTE: You also have a 4mm Eyepiece for increased magnification. If using the 3X Barlow Lens, you will need to affix it between the Diagonal Mirror and the Eyepiece. (See Fig. 3)

Step 5: Attach Finderscope to TelescopeRemove the knurled chrome bolts on the Finderscope Bracket. Line up the holes on the Bracket with the holes on the Telescope and replace the bolts. Tighten the bolts securely. (See Fig. 4)

Best ways to use your Telescope- For viewing the night sky, it’s always best to be far away from any glaring lights. Even the glow from a nearby town can dramati-cally reduce the Telescope’s performance.- Before finding a planet or star cluster to observe, allow your Telescope to adjust to the outside temperature. If it’s very cold, this could take 20 to 30 minutes. Your Telescope performs best when the air inside the tube matches the temperature outside.- Always start with the 20mm Eyepiece. It will give you the widest angle and the brightest image. Then you can use the 4mm Eye-piece and/or the Barlow Lens to get a closer view. The constant rotation of the Earth will require that you reposition your Telescope for extended viewing.- If you are bringing in your Telescope from the cold outdoors to a warm house, the moisture in the air could condense on the main objective lens. Take the lens cap off and tilt the Telescope downward. This will prevent dust from collecting on the lens while you let it reach room temperature. Then replace the lens cap.

Care and Cleaning of your TelescopeIf you keep the dust caps and lens cover on your Telescope and avoid touching the lenses and mirrors, you should need only minor cleaning. Extensive cleaning is usually only necessary every few years or so.Compressed air can be used to remove surface dust. Always spray some air out of the can first before using it on your Telescope’s lens, as dust or moisture may have accumulated in the discharge tube. Only use compressed air in short bursts, not a continuous blast of air.NEVER USE A CLOTH TO CLEAN THE LENS UNLESS IT IS SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR FINE OPTICS.If you cannot remove any smudges or particles, take the Telescope to an optical professional for cleaning.

How to find Planets and Star FormationsKnowing where to look is the key to any astronomical observation. Astronomy magazines and the internet are good sources of information for the location and visibility of different celestial objects, depending on where you live. As the planets and constella-tions change position from month to month, you will always know where to point your Telescope.

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