Assembling Your Telescope
Aligning the Finderscope
Using the Red Dot Finder
Operating the AZ1/AZ2 Mount
Operating the AZ3 Mount
Using the Barlow Lens
Focusing
Using the Camera Adapter Tube
Pointing Your Telescope
Calculating the Magnification (power)
Calculating the Field of View
Calculating the Exit Pupil
Operating Your Telescope
For AZ1 & AZ2
Tripod Set up
Telescope Assembly
Finderscope Assembly
Eyepiece Assembly
For AZ3
Tripod Set up
Telescope Assembly
Finderscope/Red Dot FinderAssembly
Eyepiece Assembly
Proper Care for Your Telescope
Observing the Sky
Sky Conditions
Selecting an Observing Site
Choosing the Best Time to Observe
Chooling the Telescope
Adapting Your Eyes
Collimating a Newtonian
Cleaning Your Telescope
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
B
efore you begin
C
aution!
This instruction manual is applicable to all the
models listed on the cover. Take a moment to
find the model closest to your telescope on p.2
and p.3. Follow the instructions for your specific
model in the manual. Read the entire
instructions carefully before beginning. Your
telescope should be assembled during daylight
hours. Choose a large, open area to work to
allow room for all parts to be unpacked.
NEVER USE YOUR TELESCOPE TO LOOK
DIRECTLY AT THE SUN. PERMANENT EYE
DAMAGE WILL RESULT. USE A PROPER SOLAR
FILTER FOR VIEWING THE SUN. WHEN
OBSERVING THE SUN, PLACE A DUST CAP
OVER YOUR FINDERSCOPE TO PROTECT IT
FROM
EXPOSURE.
NEVER
USE AN
EYEPIECE-TYPE SOLAR FILTER AND NEVER
USE YOUR TELESCOPE TO PROJECT SUNLIGHT
ONTO ANOTHER SURFACE, THE INTERNAL
HEAT BUILD-UP WILL DAMAGE THE TELESCOPE
OPTICAL ELEMENTS.
