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Summary of Contents for Vega 360

Page 1: ...ardena CA U S A All rights reserved Learning Resources Ltd King s Lynn Norfolk U K Please retain this information Made in China www EducationalInsights com Fabriqu en Chine Informations conserver Made...

Page 2: ...ions 10 Observing the Night Sky 11 Planets 11 Stars 11 The Moon 12 Learn More About Astronomy 14 Caring for Your Telescope 14 Storage 14 Optics 15 CAUTION Never look directly at the sun with or withou...

Page 3: ...0mm eyepiece E 9mm eyepiece F 2x erecting eyepiece image erector 1 Optical tube Holds and protects the telescope s main or objective lens 2 Objective lens Gathers light from a distant object and bring...

Page 4: ...as a hexagonal shaped cutout around its opening Place the nut from the altitude lock knob H in this cutout and hold it in place Insert the bolt from the altitude lock knob through the bracket and tong...

Page 5: ...r In extreme temperatures it may take up to 30 minutes to acclimate your telescope 3 Start viewing with your low power 20mm eyepiece in place because it gives you the widest angle and brightest sharpe...

Page 6: ...imize vibrations and make it easier to get a steady view Using Your Telescope for Terrestrial Viewing To view terrestrial land subjects your telescope comes with an erecting eyepiece or image erector...

Page 7: ...you view a celestial object through a telescope the rotation of the earth makes it appear as though objects are moving across the viewing area You can lessen this effect and observe the largest area o...

Page 8: ...years ago It is 60 miles 97 km across and more than 2 miles 12 600 feet or 3 840 m deep Crater Tycho Bright streaks or rays best seen during a full moon emanate from this crater The rays indicate that...

Page 9: ...t be present on the optical surface before you will notice the effect visually Follow these suggestions to maintain your telescope s optics in the best possible condition 1 Keep the dust caps on durin...