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PART III: Operating Your Telescope
3.1 Aligning and using the nderscope/red dot nder
1. Aligning and using the nderscope
These xed magnication scopes mounted on the optical tube are very useful accesso-
ries. When they are correctly aligned with the telescope, objects can be quickly located and
brought to the center of the eld. Alignment is best done outdoors in day light when it’s easi-
er to locate objects. If it is necessary to refocus your nderscope, sight on an object that is at
least 500 meters (or yards) away. For 6x30 nderscope: loosen the locking ring by unscrew-
ing it back towards the bracket. The front lens holder can now be turned in and out to focus.
When focus is reached, lock it in position with the locking ring (Fig.3.1.1a).
• Choose a distant object that is at least 500 yards away and point the main telescope
at the object. Adjust the telescope so that the object is in the center of the view in your
eyepiece.
• Check the nderscope to see if the object centered in the main telescope view is cen-
tered on the crosshairs.
• For the 6x30 nderscope with spring loading, adjust only the two small screws
(Fig.3.1.1b).
Fig.3.1.1a
Fig.3.1.1b
• 2. Aligning and using the red dot nder
• The Red Dot Finder is a zero magnication pointing tool that uses a coated glass win-
dow to superimpose the image of a small red dot onto the night sky. The Red Dot Finder
is equipped with a variable brightness control, azimuth adjustment control, and altitude
adjustment control (Fig.3.1.2a). The Red Dot Finder is powered by a 3-volt lithium battery
located underneath at the front. To use the Finder, simply look through the sight tube and
move your telescope until the red dot merges with the object. Make sure to keep both
eyes open when sighting.
• Like all nderscopes, the Red Dot Finder must be properly aligned with the main tele-
scope before use. This is a simple process using the azimuth and altitude control knobs.
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