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secure it in place with the velcro to form the top compartment
of the carry case. Place the optical tube in the top compart-
ment of the carry case. The star diagonal and eyepieces
should go into the carry case’s front pocket.
8. care and Maintenance
If you give your telescope reasonable care, it will last a life-
time. Store it in a clean, dry, dust-free place, safe from rapid
changes in temperature and humidity. Do not store the tele-
scope outdoors, although storage in a garage or shed is OK.
Small components like eyepieces and other accessories
should be kept in a protective box or the front pocket of the
carry case. Keep the dust cover on the front of the telescope
when not in use.
cleaning lenses
Any quality optical lens cleaning tissue and optical lens clean-
ing fluid specifically designed for multi-coated optics can be
used to clean the Transporter’s objective lens or exposed
lenses of your eyepieces. Never use regular glass cleaner or
cleaning fluid designed for eyeglasses. Before cleaning with
fluid and tissue, however, blow any loose particles off the lens
with a blower bulb or compressed air. Then apply some clean-
ing fluid to a tissue, never directly on the optics. Wipe the lens
gently in a circular motion, then remove any excess fluid with
a fresh lens tissue. Oily fingerprints and smudges may be
removed using this method. Use caution; rubbing too hard
may scratch the lens. For the large surface of the objective
lens, clean only a small area at a time, using a fresh lens tis-
sue on each area. Never reuse tissues.
9. specifications
Objective lens: Achromatic, fully coated
Aperture: 70mm
Focal length: 350mm (f/5)
Finder: EZ Finder II reflex sight
Diagonal: 90° Mirror star diagonal
Eyepieces: 17mm Explorer II (21x), 6mm Explorer II (58x),
fully coated, 1.25"
Mount: Min-EQ tabletop equatorial mount
Motor drives: Optional
Weight: 12.6 lbs.
