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Getting Started
This telescope was modified by
The Southern Maine Astronomers
The SMA is a state chartered nonprofit
educational organization, promoting public
awareness of astronomy. We hold public star
parties, demonstrations, presentations and
discussions, all free of charge. Our main
objective is outreach in the community.
Visit:
www.southernmaineastronomers.org
for a calendar of events, information and links
to astronomy-related sites.
SMA meets regularly
at the Southworth
Planetarium on the USM Campus, on Falmouth
Street in Portland
.
The Club provides Cornerstones of Science with
ongoing support in education, modification and
maintenance of the telescope.
We hope you enjoy using it.
Telescope Parts
1. Zoom eyepiece
2. EZ Finder and battery pack
3. Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)
4. Focus Wheels
5. Tube Clamp; loosen to rotate
6. Elevation Knob
7. Mirror Assembly; rear cell
8. Rotating Azimuth Mount
9. Handle
10. Accessory bag
11.
Constellations
book, headlamp and this
Instruction Manual in the bag
12. Feet on base
Use on a stable, sturdy table.
Do not point the telescope at the
Sun, as parts will melt!
Children should use this telescope
only with adult supervision.
Warning
Never look directly at the Sun
through your telescope or its finder
scope – even for an instant – as
permanent eye damage
could result.
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