Later on you can change to high power, if so desired. Your telescope has a very precise focus control.You may need to turn the focus knob 20 to 40 turns to focus your telescope for the first time.Īlways start observing using a low power eyepiece (such as a 25mm or 26mm eyepiece) to get a nice wide field of view. Use the focus knob to bring objects into focus. Remove the dust cover from the end of optical tube assembly.Ħ. Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel only.ĥ. Insert the eyepiece: Remove the supplied 25mm eyepiece from its container and slide it into the eyepiece holder. It is not necessary to attach the tray for the quick start procedure.Ĥ. Note: If you wish to attach the accessory tray to the tripod, see page 13 for more information. Tighten to a firm feel only, do not overtighten. Reach underneath and thread the mounting bolt through the tripod base and into the telescope base. Attach the telescope to the tripod : Line up the mounting holes on the telescope with the mounting holes on the base.

Loosen the vertical lock and move the optical tube downward. Tighten to a firm feel.Ĭaution : Make sure you loosen the tripod lock knob before collapsing the tripod at the end of your viewing session.Ģ. Turn the center tripod lock knob to secure and stabilize the tripod. Gently pull the legs apart to a fully open position. Open the tripod: Remove the tripod from the giftbox and stand vertically. Īppendix B: Polar Alignment.Īppendix C: Latitude Chart. Īppendix A: Using AutoStar to Enter Coordinates. Terrestrial Observing, Astronomical Observing. Įntering Data, Moving Through AutoStar’s Menus.

Manual Operation of the Telescope with AutoStar. Manual Operation of the Telescope w/out AutoStar.14

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