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making finding and centering an object much easier.
With the eyepiece adjusted for low power (24mm), aim the telescope in the general
direction of an object at least ¼ mile away. Slowly rotate the focus wheels until the
object comes into sharp focus. Go a little bit beyond sharp focus until the image
starts to blur again. Then reverse the rotation of the knob, just to make sure you’ve
hit the focus point. When focusing on stars, bring them to as small a point as
possible.
Many “deep-sky” objects are big, but dim. Low magnification will be better for
them. Once you’ve centered an object in the eyepiece, you can switch to a higher
magnification by twisting the Zoom’s barrel towards the “8”. This is recommended
for small and bright objects, like planets and double stars. The Moon also takes
higher magnification as well. You may have to refocus a little after changing power.
OPERATING THE FINDER SCOPE:
The finder scope has a wider field of view than the telescope so that it is easier to
find what you want to see. Turn on the finder scope by turning the knob on the right
side. Remember to turn it off when not in use. Point the telescope towards the
object you wish to observe. Look through the finder scope and center the red dot on
the object you want to observe. It may be difficult at first to use the finder scope but
with a little experience it should become easy. Once an object is centered in the
finder scope it should be centered in the eyepiece as well. If it is not, then the finder
scope will need to be adjusted.
Inform the Librarian. Please do not try to adjust the finder scope yourself.
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