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I N T R O D U C T I O N
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the
Celestron
world of amateur astronomy. Some of the terms
and parts described in these instructions may be new to you, so a few commonly used terms you’ll want to be
familiar with are defined below.
Equatorial mount
– a type of mounting that allows the telescope to be aligned with the earth's axis in order to track
the motion of the sky.
Focal length -
the distance from the optical center of the lens to the point where the incoming light rays converge,
creating a clear, focused image.
Objective lens
- the front lens of the telescope. It gathers incoming light to create a sharply focused image.
Refracting telescope
- a long, thin tube where light passes in a straight line from the front objective lens directly to
the eyepiece at the opposite end of the tube.
First, you need to take the time to familiarize yourself with the parts of your
PowerSeeker
telescope, then assemble
it, following the easy instructions provided. Next, read over the operating instructions and become familiar with how
your telescope works, to prepare for hours of viewing enjoyment.
CAUTION: READ THIS SECTION BEFORE USING YOUR TELESCOPE
Your
PowerSeeker
telescope is designed to give you hours of fun and rewarding observing. However, there are a
few things to be aware of before using your telescope that will ensure your safety and protect your equipment.
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EVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITH THE NAKED EYE OR WITH A TELESCOPE. NEVER
POINT YOUR TELESCOPE AT THE SUN UNLESS YOU’RE USING THE PROPER SOLAR FILTER.
PERMANENT AND IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
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EVER USE YOUR TELESCOPE TO PROJECT AN IMAGE OF THE SUN ONTO ANY SURFACE, OR USE
AN
EYEPIECE
SOLAR FILTER OR A HERSCHEL WEDGE. INTERNAL HEAT BUILD-UP CAN DAMAGE
THE TELESCOPE AND/OR ANY ACCESSORIES THAT MAY BE ATTACHED TO IT.
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EVER LEAVE YOUR TELESCOPE UNSUPERVISED, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT.
THIS ALSO HOLDS TRUE FOR ADULTS WHO MAY NOT BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CORRECT
OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR YOUR TELESCOPE.
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LWAYS COVER THE FINDERSCOPE WHEN USING YOUR TELESCOPE WITH THE CORRECT SOLAR
FILTER. ALTHOUGH SMALL IN APERTURE, THIS INSTRUMENT HAS ENOUGH LIGHT GATHERING
POWER TO CAUSE PERMANENT AND IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE. THE IMAGE PROJECTED BY
THE FINDERSCOPE IS HOT ENOUGH TO BURN SKIN OR CLOTHING.
