Bushnell 3" REFLECTOR, Owner'S Manual

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HOW TO USE YOUR NEW TELESCOPE
Astronomical telescopes are designed such that the image you see will appear
UPSIDE DOWN and REVERSED, this is acceptable for viewing celestial bodies. However,
this special telescope offers an Erect Image Eyepiece which will deliver a 30x view that will
NOT BE UPSIDE DOWN or REVERSED. This 30x eyepiece is recommended for viewing
either land or night sky based objects.
Using your Eyepieces:
1. You should always start viewing with the lowest power eyepiece, which in this case is the 30x lens. This
30x erect image eyepiece is unique and will correct images to appear right side up as you view them through
the telescope. This is especially beneficial when viewing objects on land. Note: While images will not be
upside down, they may appear tilted slightly. This apparent tilt is due to your viewing position with relation
to the telescope. Depending on where you place your eye, the image tilt will vary. The important feature of
this eyepiece is that the image is right side up and correct left to right (not a mirror image). This eyepiece is
recommended for either land or sky viewing.
2. The 4mm lens is a traditional telescope eyepiece and will provide an image that on land will very clearly
deliver an image that is upside down. However, this is normal and becomes unimportant as you view objects
in the night sky. This eyepiece is recommended for sky viewing only.
Focusing Telescope:
1. After selecting the desired
Eyepiece (3)
, aim
Main Telescope Tube (14)
at a land-based target at least
200 yards away (e.g. A telephone pole or building). Fully extend focusing tube by turning Rack and Pinion
Focusing Mechanism (2).
2. While looking through selected Eyepiece (3) (in this case the 30x), slowly retract focusing tube by turning
Rack and Pinion Focusing Mechanism (2
) until object comes into focus.
Aligning and Using Red Dot Finderscope:
1. Remove plastic insert on bottom side of finderscope to allow battery to make connection with battery
contact for power. Turn power switch on.
2. Look through main telescope tube at low power and establish a well-defined stationary target. Looking
through red dot finderscope, alternate tightening each adjustment wheel (at rear and side of finderscope) until
the red dot of finderscope is precisely aligned and centered on the same object being viewed in main telescope
tube.
Never Look Directly At The Sun With Your Telescope
Permanent Damage To Your Eyes May Result.