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Instruction manual
Starscopes on azimuthal mount
4. Always use the eyepiece with the lowest
magnification at first. Once you have centered
the observation object in the telescope, you
can slowly increase the magnification.
5. To slew the telescope horizontally, simply
loosen the clamping screw at the bottom
of the mount head (Fig. 16/1). To slew the
telescope vertically, you can either loosen the
star knob screw on the fine adjustment drive
(Fig. 16/3) or adjust the knurled nut on the
fine adjustment drive (Fig. 16/2).
6. moisture (dew) may condense on the
optics during observation. If this happens,
DO NOT clean the optics with a cloth, as this
will damage the optical surfaces. Instead, you
should warm the optics slightly, e.g. with a
hair dryer or with optionally available ex-
change heaters. A slight warming is sufficient!
The optical elements must not become hot
under any circumstances!
7. If you bring the telescope back into a
closed room after observing, dew can form
on the surface due to the difference in
temperature and humidity. Short-term dew
condensation is not a problem. However, the
telescope should not be stored in a damp
condition. Leave it open (without the dust co-
ver) for about 1 hour until the optics have ad-
justed to the room temperature again and the
moisture has disappeared. Only then should
you place the dust covers on the telescope
aperture and the focuser.
