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To focus your telescope, simply turn either of the focus knobs at the eyepiece end of the optical tube. Turn the focus knob until the
image is sharp. Once sharp, turn the knob towards you to focus on an object that is closer than the one you are currently observing.
Turn the knob away from you to focus on a more distant object than the one you are currently observing.
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The StarPointer is the quickest and easiest way to point your
telescope exactly at a desired object in the sky. It's like having
a laser pointer that you can shine directly onto the night sky.
The StarPointer is a zero magnification pointing tool that uses
a coated glass window to superimpose the image of a small
red dot onto the night sky. While keeping both eyes open
when looking through the StarPointer, simply move your
telescope until the red dot, seen through the StarPointer,
merges with the object as seen with your unaided eye. The red
dot is produced by a light-emitting diode (LED); it is not a
laser beam and will not damage the glass window or your eye.
The StarPointer is powered by a long life 3-volt lithium
battery (#CR1620). Like all finderscopes, the StarPointer must
be properly aligned with the main telescope before it can be
used. The alignment procedure is best done at night since the
LED dot will be difficult to see during the day.
Install the Battery
1.
Unscrew the battery cover on the StarPointer finderscope.
2.
Insert battery with “+”side facing out.
3.
Replace battery cover.
Aligning the StarPointer
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To turn on the StarPointer, turn the switch to the “on” position – see Figure 2-9
2.
Locate a bright star or planet and center it in a low power eyepiece in the main telescope.
3.
With both eyes open, look through the glass window at the alignment star. If the StarPointer is perfectly aligned, you will
see the red LED dot overlap the alignment star. If the StarPointer is not aligned, take notice of where the red dot is relative
to the bright star.
4.
Without moving the main telescope, turn the StarPointer's two adjustment screws until the red dot is directly over the
alignment star. Experiment as to which way each screw moves the red dot.
The StarPointer is now ready for use.
Always turn the power off after you have found an object. This will extend the
life of both the battery and the LED.
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Power Switch
Battery
Compartment
Adjustment
Screws
