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Encounter 16x, 20x, 25x70mm Binocular 

Telescope Operating Instructions

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BARSKA Model AF10738 

Professional Photo Tripod

BARSKA    1721 Wright Avenue    La Verne, CA 91750    Tel: 909.445.8168  Fax: 909.445.8169

www.barska.com

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ENCOUNTER  -  BREATHTAKING  VIEWS 

OF  THE  NIGHT  SKY  AND  THE  WORLD 

AROUND YOU.

The  large  optical  system  of  the  BARSKA 

Encounter  Binocular  Telescope  provides  the 

amount of light gathering that is necesssary 

for  astronomical  observation  and  ,  unlike  a 

conventional  telescope,  allows  you  to  use 

both  eyes  simultaneously  for  viewing.  As  a 

result,  you  have  better  image  resolution, 

contrast  and  brightness  than  a  similar  size 

telescope.  The  included  eyepieces  provide 

20x  magnification.  Optional  interchangeable 

eyepieces  (available  from  a  camera  or 

telescope  dealer)  let  you  vary  the 

magnification  for  different  types  of 

observing.  The  90-degree  eyepiece  viewing 

angle  makes  observing  at  night  more 

comfortable  and  convenient.  With  proper 

care,  the  rugged  body  construction  and 

waterproof  design  of  this  instrument  will 

ensure  years  of  enjoyable  viewing. 

Important:

 

Please  read  the  following 

instructions carefully.

2. INSERTING THE EYEPIECES

One  of  the  most  important  features  of  the 

Encounter Binocular Telescope is its ability to 

change eyepieces. 

To install the included eyepieces:

1. Remove the cover caps from the  

 

    binoculars and eyepieces.

2. Insert the eyepieces into the binocular's        

    eyepiece holders.

3. Gently push the eyepieces

    down into the holders until

    they are fully seated (Fig.2).

4. To remove the eyepieces,

    carefully pull the eyepieces 

    from the holders.

3. EXTENDING THE LENS SHADES

The extendable lens shades help to increase 

contrast by preventing unwanted glare from 

entering the objective lenses. They also slow 

the formation of dew or moisture on the 

objective lens exterior surface.

To extend the lens shades:

1. Grasp lens shade with 

    your fingers.

2. Carefully pull lens shade

    outwards (Fig.3). 

4. ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECE

    DISTANCE BETWEEN YOUR

    EYES (INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE)

To adjust the interpupillary (IP) distance:

1. Turn the chrome IP knob located between    

    the eyepieces.

2. Rotate the knob until the distance between  

    the eyepieces matches the distance  

    between your eyes.

3. When properly 

    adjusted, you should 

    see a single round 

    field of view when 

    looking through 

    the eyepieces.

4. 

Important: Make this adjustment

    BEFORE you attempt to focus the  

    binoculars.

 

1. USING A TRIPOD

When  observing  with  a  large  aperture 

binocular  like  the  Encounter,  a  sturdy  photo 

tripod such as the

BARSKA AF10738 or

an altazimuth mount

is required. To attach

the Encounter to a 

photo tripod, simply

thread the tripod's

1/4"-20 mounting

stud into the threaded

hole in the Encounter's

mounting plate. 

To attach the binocular

to an altazimuth mount,

that  utilizes  a  dovetail  holder,  an  optional 

dovetail  L-Bracket  (available  from  a  camera 

or  telescope  dealer)  is  required.  The 

L-Bracket  connects  to  the  Encounter's 

mounting  plate  and  has  a  dovetail  bar  that 

goes  directly  into  the  mount's  dovetail 

holder.

Figure 2.

Figure 3.

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Summary of Contents for Encounter AB11190

Page 1: ...emoveable Carry Handle Eyepiece Holder Focus Ring Grip Eyepiece Holder Lens Shades Retracted IP Knob Not visible Mounting Plate Not visible Hard Storage Case Eyepiece Eyepiece BARSKA 1721 Wright Avenue La Verne CA 91750 Tel 909 445 8168 Fax 909 445 8169 www barska com BINOCULAR PARTS Figure 1 Congratulations on your purchase of a BARSKA Encounter 16x 20x 25x70mm Binocular Telescope Please carefull...

Page 2: ...ders 3 Gently push the eyepieces down into the holders until they are fully seated Fig 2 4 To remove the eyepieces carefully pull the eyepieces from the holders 3 EXTENDING THE LENS SHADES The extendable lens shades help to increase contrast by preventing unwanted glare from entering the objective lenses They also slow the formation of dew or moisture on the objective lens exterior surface To exte...

Page 3: ...s eyes focus on images slightly differently other observers who are using the binoculars will need to re focus the binoculars and adjust them to their own vision and interpupillary distance 6 FOLD DOWN EYEGUARDS The Encounter Binocular Telescope features fold down eyeguards on the eyepieces The eyeguards are usually left in the up position for use without eyeglasses as this helps prevent glare fro...

Page 4: ...nses wipe across the lens using one stroke per tissue alternating wet and dry 6 To avoid scratching the lens surface always avoid excessive pressure or rubbing when wiping Storing and Transporting the Binocular 1 Always keep the binoculars in their storage case with the cover caps on when not in use 2 To prevent the optics from becoming misaligned avoid unnecessary shocks to the binocular whether ...

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