Getting Started • 11
With the spotting scope fully assembled and all the accessories attached, you are
ready for your first look. Observing can be broken down into two distinct catego-
ries; terrestrial and celestial. Terrestrial observing is generally done in the daytime
as subjects are usually wildlife, birds, or scenic views. Celestial observing is
generally done at night when stars and planets are visible. Regardless of your
preference, your first look should be done in the daytime so you can see the various
parts of your C5 and better familiarize yourself with its operation.
Before you can use your C5 to look at anything it must first be attached to a stable
mount. For spotting scope owners, this would be a heavy-duty photographic tripod.
WARNING ! NEVER POINT YOUR SPOTTING SCOPE AT THE SUN UNLESS YOU
HAVE THE PROPER CELESTRON SOLAR FILTER. PERMANENT
AND IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE MAY RESULT AS WELL AS
DAMAGE TO YOUR SPOTTING SCOPE. ALSO, NEVER LEAVE YOUR
SPOTTING SCOPE UNATTENDED DURING A DAYTIME OBSERVING
SESSION, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT.
To use your C5 spotting scope visually:
1. Find a distant object that is fairly bright.
2. Insert a low power eyepiece (one with a long focal length — 25 to 30mm)
into the spotting scope.
3. Adjust the tripod until the C5 is pointed in the direction of the object you
selected.
4. Locate the object in your finder.
5. Move the C5 until the object is centered in the finder.
6. Look through the main optics and the object will be there (if you aligned
the finder first).
Once you have found the object, you will most likely need to focus. If the
object is moving, leave the adjustment clamps loose so that you can pan
easily. Try using different optional eyepieces to see how the field changes with
various magnifications.
Your First Look
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