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General| Optical Design | Refractor |
|---|---|
| Finderscope | 5x24 |
| Magnification | 20x, 40x |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) |
| Optical Coatings | Fully coated |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 165x |
| Aperture | 70 mm |
| Focal Length | 400mm |
| Eyepieces | 20mm, 10mm |
| Mount Type | Alt-Azimuth |
| Included Accessories | smartphone adapter |
Verify all telescope parts are present, including tube, tripod, eyepieces, and accessories.
Set up and extend tripod legs, central column, and orient mounting platform.
Attach telescope tube to mount and ensure it is snug.
Attach diagonal, eyepieces, finderscope, and Barlow lens as needed.
Learn to focus the telescope and operate the pan handle controls.
Guide on how to install the Moon filter onto an eyepiece.
Securely attach the smartphone adapter clamp around the eyepiece.
Open phone holder, place phone, and tighten clamp to secure.
Align phone camera with eyepiece and adjust focus using telescope focuser.
Insert or replace the CR2032 battery with the positive side facing upward.
Press and hold button to enter pairing mode, then connect via phone's Bluetooth settings.
Use remote button to trigger phone shutter for photos or start/stop video recording.
Select a distant, recognizable object for daytime alignment.
Move telescope until target is centered in the main eyepiece and in focus.
Use finderscope adjustment knobs to center crosshairs on the target.
Adjust one screw at a time to ensure secure and proper alignment.
Set up telescope with 20mm eyepiece and point towards the Moon.
Use focus knobs to achieve a sharp image of the Moon's surface.
Swap to 10mm eyepiece for a closer view of lunar craters and mountains.
Learn to use similar techniques for viewing planets, star clusters, and nebulae.
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