A Message From Vic Maris
thank you for purchasing a Stellarvue
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telescope.
back in the mid 1960’s, my father bought me a
60mm refractor to encourage my interest in
science. that telescope almost ended my interest
in astronomy! i struggled for several nights with its
wobbly mount, inferior eyepieces and optics, then
retired the telescope to the closet.
there are millions of inexpensive telescopes sitting in closets because of
inferior performance. instead of taking that chance, you made the decision to
become the owner of a quality telescope; easy to use and built to last.
congratulations on making an excellent decision! please look over this manual
to learn how easy it is use your new Stellarvue
C
refractor
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WARNING!
LOOkING AT THE SUN CAN CAUSE SERIOUS EYE INjURY AND bLIND-
NESS. NEVER POINT A TELESCOPE OR bINOCULARS AT OR NEAR THE
SUN. VIEWING THE SUN WITHOUT A PROPER SOLAR FILTER MAY
RESULT IN bLINDNESS, AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE bINOCULARS OR TELESCOPES DUR-
ING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS, UNLESS THEY ARE SUPERVISED bY AN
ADULT WHO UNDERSTANDS THE DANGER OF POINTING ANY OPTICAL
INSTRUMENT IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF THE SUN.
INTRODUCTION
Stellarvue telescopes are individually made and are triple tested before they
leave the factory. please store and use it as you would any optical device. if
dust accumulates on the lens, you may use a bulb type blower to remove it.
always be careful to avoid marring the lens.
Stellarvue optics are fully multi-coated to increase light transmission and con-
trast. lenses are accurately hand figured but may show some cosmetic marks
which do not affect performance. the telescope is internally baffled and treat-
ed with an ultra flat black interior. the true apochromatic lens, dark interior
and full multi-coatings result in exceptional contrast and clarity.
assembling your telescope is easy. once it is assembled, you are ready to
observe. the telescope may be easily moved. we recommend storing the
tube assembly in a padded, breathable case to protect the finish. do not
leave it outside after observing with it. when working in the field, it is a good
idea to cover the telescope when not in use to prevent dust from settling on
the optical and mechanical parts.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
keep the telescope covered when not in use with the lens caps in place. cover
the lens to reduce the dust and debris that can fall onto the lens. when observ-
ing, extend the dew shield all the way out to minimize the amount of dew that
forms on the lens. if the lens gets wet, bring it indoors to let it air dry before
replacing the lens cap. do not store the telescope in an air tight container.
Store it in a cool, dry place.
lens cleaning should be done infrequently. a small amount of dust or small
spots on a lens will not affect performance. if dust accumulates on the lens,
blow it off with a bulb syringe. if the lens needs cleaning, make sure you blow
all the dust off the lens before cleaning it. dust particles can be hard and
scratch the glass. all dust should be removed before you use a lens cloth.
once the lens is clear of any particles, use lens cleaner on a kimwipe or optical
cleaning cloth to clean the lens, followed by a dry wipe. never spray directly
onto the lens: the liquid could migrate around the lens to the inside.
Spray the cloth and wipe it in circular motions covering the entire surface. keep
wiping as the lens cleaner evaporates. use a dry cloth as needed.
the tube exterior can be cleaned with a lint free cloth and a commercial
cleaner, like “fantastic.” fantastic works well on anodized surfaces and the
tube to eliminate spots. as with any cleaner, follow the instructions on the con-
tainer.
if you scratch the tube, contact Stellarvue about touch up paint.
avoid temperature extremes. do not store the telescope in a hot car during the
daytime: heat can damage the optics and tube. whenever possible, store in a
cool, dry place.
avoid dropping the telescope or striking it against hard surfaces. treat the tele-
scope as you would a fine camera lens and it will give you decades of excellent
service.
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