Coleman AT50 - Frequently Asked Questions

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With handy tips in the Sky Guide, printable star charts and 50 interactive guided tours for an
up-close, in-depth look at planets and stars in our solar system, the wonders of the universe
will be at your fingertips. The CD also features object descriptions of 400 popular deep space
objects -from double stars to lenticular galaxies, a comprehensive User’s Guide and much
more!
J. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1) How far can I see?
If you stand outside and look up at the night sky on a clear evening, you can see hundreds of
stars without the aid of your telescope. The telescope is a light-gathering instrument that
magnifies the view—providing significantly more detail and unveiling more stars, nebulae, and
celestial objects.
With the aid of a telescope, you will be able to enjoy exciting views of
Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s major moons, the Orion Nebula, and much more.
2) Why can’t I see anything through my telescope?
If you see only gray or black when looking through your telescope, even after searching for an
object to view, it is very likely that you are using an eyepiece that is too powerful. To solve this
problem always start with the lowest power eyepiece at first, and only insert the higher-power
eyepiece after you have located an object.
3) When I use my high-power eyepiece, everything looks much darker. Why?
As magnification in a telescope increases, brightness diminishes. Conversely, brightness
increases when magnification is reduced. If an image appears too dark or unclear, use a
lower-powered eyepiece. Views of small, bright objects are superior to those of large, dark, or
blurry ones! Atmospheric conditions, air currents, as well as light and air pollution also affect
viewing quality.
4) As I look through my telescope, why do objects in the sky appear to move?
The constant rotation of the Earth makes things appear to move. Lower-power eyepieces will
reduce this effect of movement considerably and allow you to observe an object for a longer
duration before you have to readjust your telescope.
6) Whom do I contact for more information and product questions?
For any inquiries, parts, warranty or service information, please contact:
Phone: 800-441-1100
212-947-7100
e-mail: customerservice@elitebrands.com or support@elitebrands.com
Visit our website at www.colemanoptics.com