Thames & Kosmos TK1 User Manual page 2

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A Word to Parents!
Dear Parents,
With this telescope, your child will be able to
explore the stars in the night sky, or study
natural objects all around us right here on
Earth with the help of the image reversal lens.
To be sure that this optical instrument is
handled correctly, it is essential to pay careful
attention to the instructions and tips provided
in this manual. Please stand by your child's side
when he or she is learning the relevant skills,
and be ready to offer help when it is needed. In
particular, please note the adjacent safety
information and discuss these points with your
child.
To view the night sky, your child may
sometimes need to work at a time or in a place
requiring you to accompany him or her or at
least to help plan evening outings.
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When observing the stars outside, appropriate
tools and equipment are advisable (depending
on the weather and season, this could mean
warm clothing, a Thermos with some hot cocoa,
a red-light flashlight (see page 16), this
instruction manual, and maybe a separately-
purchased star wheel or star map app). Please
help your child with these things.
We wish you and your child lots of fun with the
telescope!