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as xylene and alcohol for cleaning purposes is not recommended. Eyepieces should be cared for and
cleaned like any other optical element. Eyepieces are constructed so that they can be taken apart. The
inexperienced person should not attempt this because the lenses of the eyepiece are carefully aligned
during manufacturing and careless handling could lead to misalignment. Another maintenance problem
peculiar to this reflector, involves the metallic coating of the mirror. With normal exposure and use, the
metallic coating will eventually wear away. Recoating is a job for the professional, not for the amateur.
CARE OF THE MIRRORS
The main and diagonal mirrors should not be cleaned or touched by hands because they are highly
aluminized to give brilliant reflectivity. If the telescope is always stored in the box when not in use, there
should be no problem with dust collecting on the mirror surfaces. If for any reason they have to be
cleaned, use a fine camel hair brush or a soft, lint-free cloth. With normal exposure and use, the metallic
coating will eventually wear away.
CAUTION: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD YOU LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN
THROUGH THE SCOPE. DIRECT
OBSERVATION OF THE SUN IS DANGEROUS
TO YOUR EYES.
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