Using the Telescope:
Once you have properly assembled and aligned your telescope
you are finally ready to start using it.
• To locate an object using the telescope, first loosen the
altitude lock (17) allowing the telescope to rotate along
both axes. Look through the finder scope (4) to sight the
object you are looking for and center it in the finder scope
cross-hairs. Then re-tighten the altitude lock.
• It is best to use the lowest power eyepiece (the Kellner 25
mm eyepiece) at first. This allows for a wider field of view
making it easier to locate objects. Once the object is
centered in the field of view you can switch the eyepiece to
higher magnifications.
• Once the object is centered in the field of view, turn the
focus knob (9) until the image is clear and sharp.
• You will notice that the object you are viewing will slowly
move across the field of view (caused by the rotation of the
Earth). You will need to turn the horizontal and altitude
adjustment knobs regularly to keep the object centered
while viewing.
• The orientation of the image you see through both the
finder scope and eyepiece of this telescope is normal.
This allows you to use this telescope effectively when
viewing terrestrial as well as astronomical objects.
There are many conditions that may affect your ability to focus or
observe celestial objects clearly.
• Brightly lit areas (light pollution) will make it difficult to
see faint objects in the sky. It will also make it difficult for
your eyes to adjust to the dark. You should try and find a
dark area and allow your eyes to adjust to the dark before
making observations. Using a red filtered flashlight to view
charts and your telescope components is recommended to
preserve your night sight. The best viewing conditions are
when the sky is inky black.
• Hazy skies, pollution, clouds and moisture can all affect the
clarity of your viewing image.
• Avoid touching the eyepiece or optical tube while looking
through the telescope. The vibrations caused by this
contact will cause the object you are looking at to move.
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