INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................3
ASSEMBLY...............................................................................................................................5
Setting up the Tripod...............................................................................................................5
Aligning the Finderscope ........................................................................................................7
TELESCOPE BASICS................................................................................................................8
Focusing .................................................................................................................................8
Calculating Magnification .......................................................................................................8
Determining Field of View......................................................................................................9
General Observing Hints .........................................................................................................9
ASTRONOMY BASICS...........................................................................................................10
Motion of the Stars................................................................................................................11
CELESTIAL OBSERVING......................................................................................................12
Observing the Moon..............................................................................................................12
Observing the Planets............................................................................................................12
Observing the Sun.................................................................................................................12
Seeing Conditions .................................................................................................................15
TELESCOPE MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................16
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