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Instruction manual
Starscopes on azimuthal mount
If the telescope needs to be cleaned, this
should always be done with extreme care and
the proper cleaning materials.
Some important rules:
• Clean the telescope as infrequently as
possible. After frequent cleaning, the ima-
ging quality of the telescope will increasingly
suffer. Some dust or similar minor dirt on the
optics does not negatively affect the imaging
quality. Only when the optics are really heavi-
ly soiled should they be cleaned. It is recom-
mended not to clean a telescope more often
than once a year.
• The only exception to this rule: fingerprints
and pollen from flowers can damage the
coating of the mirror or lens. In this case, the
optics should be cleaned.
• Store the telescope only with the dust co-
vers attached. This is the best way to prevent
dust from accumulating on the optics.
• It is best to remove dust on the optics
without touching it using a bellows (available
in our online store).
• To remove fingerprints, pollen or dust that
cannot be removed with a bellows, you may
ONLY use special cleaning agents, such as
so-called „Lenspens“ (for eyepieces) or spe-
cial microfiber cloths (for telescope optics).
However, since this type of cleaning cannot
be done without contact, it should be done as
infrequently as possible.
• If you do not feel confident to clean the op-
tics, you can contact our customer service.
Maintenance and cleaning
