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• Point the eyepiece at an easy to identify target like a telephone pole that is approximately 200 yards
away. Center the object in the eyepiece. Lock the telescope into place by tightening the panhandle.
• Without moving the telescope, position the red dot using the two adjustment screws so that it shares
the same view as the one in your eyepiece. The front screw will move the viewfinder up and down, and
the other will move it side to side. Your viewfinder is now aligned.
Note: To preserve battery life, don’t forget to turn off the viewfinder after use.
Using Your Telescope:
After you have assembled your telescope, you are ready to start observing. Put the 26 mm eyepiece
into the diagonal to get the widest field of view. This wider field of view will make it easier to locate
and track objects.
To move the scope up, down and side to side, loosen the locking screws slightly and grip the telescope
near where the tube meets the focuser and steadily move the tube until your target comes into view
in the eyepiece. Once you have found and focused on your desired target, you can lock the telescope
into position by tightening the two locating screws. It is important to remember that the rotation of the
Earth means objects will move out of your eyepiece fairly quickly.
For a closer look at an object, you can insert the 9.7 mm eyepiece. The magnification will increase
from 20x to 52x.
Cleaning:
Your telescope is a precision optical device and keeping the optics free of dust and dirt is crucial for
optimal performance. To clean the lenses (objective and eyepiece) use only a photo-grade soft brush
or a lint-free cloth, like a microfiber cloth. Do not press down too hard while cleaning, as this might
scratch the lens. Ask your parents to help if your telescope is really dirty. If necessary, the cleaning
cloth can be moistened with an optical glass cleaning fluid and the lens wiped clean using very little
pressure. Do not use harsh detergents!
Make sure your telescope is always protected against dust and dirt.
After use, leave it in a warm room to dry off before storing.
Possible Objects For Observation:
Terrestrial Objects
Take note of the examples below, including Mount Rushmore and the
golf course. Start with the 26 mm eyepiece and focus until the image
is clear. After mastering the 26 mm eyepiece, switch to the 9.7 mm
eyepiece and practice scanning and focusing until the image is clear.
Choose several terrestrial objects to practice focusing on, but never
point your telescope at or near the sun, or you risk blindness.
f=26 mm f=9.7 mm
Terrestrial Images
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