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Edmund Scientific Astroscan - User Manual

Edmund Scientific Astroscan
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
What’s an Astroscan? ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Optical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Basic Operation and Viewing Hints ........................................................................................................................... 7
Discovering the Solar System ................................................................................................................................... 11
Sun ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Moon ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Planets .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Comets .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Discovering the Deep-Sky ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Single Stars and Star Colors ................................................................................................................................. 18
Double and Multiple Stars ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Star Clusters and Asterisms .................................................................................................................................. 20
Nebulae ................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Galaxies ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Milky Way .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Terrestrial Use ........................................................................................................................................................... 24
Care and Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................... 28
ASTROSCAN USER’S GUIDE
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About the Author
James Mullaney is an astronomy writer, lecturer and consultant who has published more than 700
articles and eight books on observing the wonders of the heavens, and logged over 25,000 hours
of stargazing time with the unaided eye, binoculars, and telescopes. Formerly Curator of the Buhl
Planetarium in Pittsburgh and Director of the DuPont Planetarium, he served as staff astronomer at
the University of Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Observatory, and as an editor for Sky & Telescope magazine.
A contributor to Carl Sagan’s award-winning Cosmos PBS-Television series, Mr. Mullaney's 50-
year mission has been to “Celebrate the Universe!” – to get others to look up at the majesty of the
heavens and to personally experience the joys of stargazing. In February of 2005, Mr. Mullaney was
elected a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Astronomical Society of London.
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Summary

Introduction to the Astroscan Telescope

Astroscan Assembly Guide

Understanding the Astroscan

Astroscan Optical Specifications

Basic Operation and Viewing Hints

For the Beginner

Initial advice for novice users to familiarize themselves with the telescope.

Getting Used to the Dark

Explains the process of dark adaptation for optimal night vision.

Cooling Down the Astroscan

Advises on allowing the telescope to reach ambient temperature for clear viewing.

Looking Through the Astroscan

Provides instructions on how to properly position your eye to the eyepiece for viewing.

Focusing the Astroscan

Details the method for adjusting the focuser to achieve a sharp image.

Supporting the Astroscan

Describes the different stable mounting options for the telescope.

Aiming the Astroscan

Guides on aligning and using the reflex-sight finder for object location.

Using the Dew;Light Shield

Explains the function of the shield in preventing condensation and stray light.

Using the Rubber Eyeguard

Describes the eyeguard's role in positioning the eye and blocking light.

Sky and Viewing Conditions

Discusses atmospheric factors like seeing and transparency affecting observation quality.

Discovering the Solar System

Observing the Sun Safely

Provides information on safe solar viewing methods and observations.

Lunar Observation Guide

Details lunar features, phases, and observation techniques with the telescope.

Observing the Planets

Mercury Observation Tips

Information on observing the elusive planet Mercury.

Venus Observation Guide

Details on observing Venus, its phases, and atmospheric conditions.

Mars Observation Guide

Guidance on observing Mars, its opposition, and visible surface features.

Jupiter Observation Guide

Information on viewing Jupiter, its prominent cloud belts, and Galilean satellites.

Saturn Observation Guide

Tips for observing Saturn, its rings, and the satellite Titan.

Uranus Observation Guide

Guidance on locating and observing the planet Uranus.

Neptune Observation Guide

Information on finding and observing the distant planet Neptune.

Viewing Comets

Discovering the Deep-Sky

Single Stars and Star Colors

Guides on observing individual stars, their brightness, and apparent colors.

Double and Multiple Stars

Details on identifying and observing binary and multiple star systems.

Star Clusters and Asterisms

Covers the observation of open and globular star clusters and asterisms.

Nebulae Observation

Information on observing diffuse and planetary nebulae, like Orion and Lagoon.

Galaxies Observation

Guidance on locating and observing distant galaxies, including Andromeda.

Milky Way Observation

Describes how to observe the Milky Way and its star clouds.

Terrestrial Use of the Astroscan

Understanding the Inverted View

Explains the inverted image formation in optical systems and how to correct it.

Birdwatching with Astroscan

Provides tips for using the telescope for birdwatching and nature study.

General Nature Study

Offers advice for observing local wildlife and nature during daytime.

Sports and Sailing Events Viewing

Suggests using the telescope for enhanced viewing of sports and sailing events.

Astroscan Astroimaging Guide

Astroscan Care and Maintenance

Limited Five-Year Telescope Warranty

Details the terms and conditions of the telescope's five-year limited warranty.

Astroscan Accessories

Edmund Scientific Astroscan Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEdmund Scientific
ModelAstroscan
CategoryTelescope
LanguageEnglish