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SAFETY WARNINGS

• Respect privacy: When using 

this device, respect the 

privacy of other people. For 

example, do not use them to 

look into people’s homes. 

 

• Choking hazard: Children 

should only use device 

under adult supervision. 

Keep packaging materials 

like plastic bags and rubber 

bands out of the reach of 

children as these materials 

pose a choking hazard. 

• Risk of blindness: Never 

use this device to look 

directly at the Sun or in the 

direct proximity of the Sun. 

Doing so may result in a 

permanent loss of vision. 

• Do not disassemble this 

device. In the event of a 

defect, please contact 

your dealer. The dealer 

will contact the Customer 

Service Department and 

can send the device in to 

be repaired if necessary. 

• Battery guidelines: The red 

dot viewfinder contains 

electronic components that 

are powered by batteries. 

Batteries should be kept 

out of children’s reach. 

When inserting batteries, 

please ensure the polarity is 

correct. Insert the batteries 

according to the displayed 

+/- information. Never 

mix old and new batteries. 

Replace all batteries at 

the same time. Never mix 

alkaline, standard carbon-

zinc and rechargeable 

nickel-cadmium batteries. 

Never short circuit the 

device or batteries or throw 

either into a fire. Leaking 

or damaged batteries can 

cause injury if they come 

into contact with the skin. 

If you need to handle such 

batteries, please wear 

suitable safety gloves. 

Remove batteries from the 

product before extended 

storage to prevent leaking. 

Do not immerse the battery 

compartment in water.

 WARNING:

 This product 

contains a Button or 

Coin Cell Battery. A 

swallowed Button or 

Coin Cell Battery can 

cause internal chemical 

burns in as little as two 

hours and lead to death. 

Dispose of used batteries 

immediately. Keep new 

and used batteries away 

from children. If you 

think batteries might 

have been swallowed or 

placed inside any part of 

the body, seek immediate 

medical attention.

• Do not subject the 

device to temperatures 

exceeding 60° C (140° F).

  

• Disposal: Keep packaging 

materials, like plastic bags 

and rubber bands, away 

from children as they a 

pose a risk of suffocation. 

Dispose of packaging 

materials as legally 

required. Consult the local 

authority on the matter 

if necessary and recycle 

materials when possible.

Read and follow the instructions, safety rules, and first aid information.

!

Summary of Contents for 50mm Student

Page 1: ...Space Exploration Gear 50mm Student Telescope 8 AGES 50mm Student Telescope INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING Containsbuttonorcoincellbattery Hazardousifswallowed seeinstructions ...

Page 2: ...WARNING CHOKING HAZARD Small parts Not for children under 3 years 01 03 02 04 05 06 07 08 2 CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...th accessory tray Optical Tube Assembly OTA with Dew Shield Focus Wheel Diagonal 1 25 Eyepieces 12 5mm and 20mm Red Dot Viewfinder 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Parts Overview CONTENTS Instruction Manual Downloadable Planisphere Visit www exploreone com pages product manuals ...

Page 4: ...he pressure fitting until snug Thread the panhandle clockwise onto the tripod head Set the optical tube assembly on the tripod head and align the tab on the bottom of the telescope tube with the slot in the tripod head Thread the front tension wheel until snug then tighten the side tension thumbscrew Be careful not to over tighten either screw Insert the diagonal into the focuser and secure it by ...

Page 5: ... 1 50mm Objective Lens 2 Pan Tilt Alt Azimuth Mount 3 Tripod with accessory tray 4 Optical Tube Assembly OTA with Dew Shield 5 Focus Wheel 6 Diagonal 7 1 25 Eyepieces 12 5mm and 20mm 8 Red Dot Viewfinder 2 3 4 5 8 7 1 ...

Page 6: ...e used to determine magnification Lens The lens turns the light that falls on it around in such a way so that the light gives a clear image in the focal point after it has traveled a certain distance focal length Eyepiece An eyepiece is a system made for your eye and comprised of one or more lenses In an eyepiece the clear image that is generated in the focal point of a lens is captured and magnif...

Page 7: ... its right side to an On position Point the eyepiece at an easy to identify target like a telephone pole that is approximately 200 yards away Center the object in the eyepiece Lock the telescope into place by tightening the panhandle Without moving the telescope position the red dot using the two adjustment screws so that it shares the same view as the one in your eyepiece The front screw will mov...

Page 8: ...s necessary remove cap Fig 1 by unscrewing set screw Fig 2 and sliding battery towards the front Slide new battery in place with the positive side showing Replace cap and tighten with set screw Fig 2 Fig 1 Fig 2 Front Red Dot Viewfinder bottom view E im C n d h p p la e fi English Sp ...

Page 9: ...le For a closer look at an object you can insert the 12 5mm eyepiece The magnification will increase from 30x to 48x Cleaning Your telescope is a precision optical device and keeping the optics free of dust and dirt is crucial for optimal performance To clean the lenses objective and eyepiece use only a photo grade soft brush or a lint free cloth like a microfiber cloth Do not press down too hard ...

Page 10: ...isk blindness The Moon Diameter 3 476 km Distance Approximately 384 401 km The Moon is the Earth s only natural satellite and it is the second brightest object in the sky after the Sun Although it is our closest neighbor a lot of people have never really taken a good long like at the Moon With your telescope you should be able to see several interesting lunar features These include lunar maria whi...

Page 11: ... focus possible Wait for temperature to balance out Bad quality Never observe through a glass surface such as a window Viewing object visible in the finder but not through the telescope Align finder to telescope see instructions Despite using star diagonal prism the picture is crooked The star diagonal prism should be vertical in the eyepiece connection ...

Page 12: ...the same time Never mix alkaline standard carbon zinc and rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries Never short circuit the device or batteries or throw either into a fire Leaking or damaged batteries can cause injury if they come into contact with the skin If you need to handle such batteries please wear suitable safety gloves Remove batteries from the product before extended storage to prevent leaki...

Page 13: ...mmunications LLC used under license All rights reserved discoverykids com 2017 Explore Scientific LLC a Journey North Company 1010 S 48th Street Springdale AR 72762 All rights reserved explorescientificusa com exploreone com 866 252 3811 Made in China CONFORMS TO THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM F963 ...

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