Assembling Your Telescope
Using the Red Dot Finder
(for SK 80/350 EQ/TA, SK 80/400 EQ/TA, and SK MAK90 EQ/TA only)
Using the Finderscope
(for SK 76/300 EQ/TA only)
Focusing
Operating the EQ1 mount
Polar Alignment
Tracking Celestial Objects
Using the Setting Circles
Using the Barlow Lens
Choosing the Appropriate Eyepieces
Operating Your Telescope
Mount Assembly
Telescope Assembly
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Sky Conditions
Selecting an Observing Site
Choosing the Best Time to Observe
Cooling the Telescope
Adapting Your Eyes
Finding the Objects in the Sky
Observing the Sky
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Technical Specifications
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
C
aution!
B
efore you begin
This instruction manual is applicable to all the
models listed on the cover. Take a moment to find
the model number of your telescope on page 2.
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.
