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7. Telescope Care and
Maintenance
If you give your telescope reasonable care, it will last a lifetime.
Store it in a clean, dry, dust-free place, safe from rapid changes
in temperature and humidity. Do not store the telescope out-
doors, although storage in a garage or shed is OK. Small compo-
nents like eyepieces and other accessories should be kept in a
protective box or storage case. Keep the dust cover on the front
of the telescope when it is not in use.
Your refractor telescope requires very little mechanical mainte-
nance. The optical tube has a smooth painted finish that is fairly
scratch-resistant. If a scratch does appear on the tube, it will not
harm the telescope. If you wish, you may apply some auto touch-
up paint to the scratch. Smudges on the tube can be wiped off
with a soft cloth and household cleaning fluid.
Cleaning Optics
Any quality optical lens cleaning tissue and optical lens cleaning
fluid specifically designed for multi-coated optics can be used
to clean the lenses of your telescope and eyepieces. Never use
regular glass cleaner or cleaning fluid designed for eyeglasses.
Before cleaning, remove any loose particles or dust from the lens
with a blower bulb or soft brush. Then apply some cleaning fluid
to a tissue, never directly on the optics. Wipe the lens gently in
a circular motion, then remove any excess fluid with a fresh lens
tissue. Oily fingerprints and smudges may be removed using this
method. Use caution; rubbing too hard may scratch the lens. On
larger lenses, clean only a small area at a time, using a fresh
lens tissue on each area. Never reuse tissues.
When bringing the telescope inside after an evening's viewing
it is normal for moisture to accumulate on the lenses due to the
change in temperature. We suggest leaving the telescope and
eyepieces uncovered overnight to allow the condensation to
evaporate.
8. Specifications
Objective lens: 80mm (3.1") diameter, achromatic
Effective focal length: 400mm
Focal ratio: f/5.0
Lens coatings: Antireflection coated
Focuser: Rack-and-pinion, accepts 1.25" accessories
Eyepieces: 25mm and 10mm Kellner, antireflection coated, 1.25"
barrel diameter, threaded for Orion filters
Eyepiece magnification: 16x (with 25mm eyepiece) and 40x
(with 10mm eyepiece)
Finder scope: Red dot finder scope
Mount: German equatorial
Tripod: Aluminum
Motor drive: Optional
Total instrument weight: 11 lbs. 3 oz.
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