Orion StarBlast Instruction Manual

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Orion StarBlast 4.5" Telescope

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WARNING: Never look directly at the Sun through any telescope or its finder scope —

even for an instant — as permanent eye damage could result. Do not point the telescope

at the Sun, as parts will melt! Children should use this telescope only with adult

supervision.

This telescope was donated to the Rochester Public Library by

the Rochester Astronomy Club which is also providing the library

with ongoing support in education and maintenace.

The RAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization,

promoting public awareness of astronomy. We hold public sky viewing events,

presentations and discussions, all free of charge.

a calendar of events, newsletters, links to online resources,

members forum and information about monthly club meetings,

You can contact the club about this telescope by emailing us at

librarytelescope@rochesterskies.org

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

We hope you enjoy using the telescope.

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star parties and public outreach events.

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Page 1 Orion StarBlast 4.5" Telescope INSTRUCTION MANUAL www.rochesterskies.org 507-328-2309 WARNING: Never look directly at the Sun through any telescope or its finder scope — even for an instant — as permanent eye damage could result. Do not point the telescope at the Sun, as parts will melt! Children should use this telescope only with adult supervision.
Page 2: Helpful Hints
We would like to thank the New Hampshire Astronomical Society which came up with the adaptations to make the StarBlast telescope suitable for use as a library loaner scope and has placed many of them in libraries across New Hampshire.
Page 3 How to use the StarBlast Telescope - Sit the telescope on a surface such as a picnic table or sturdy chair (may need to kneel). - Remove the dust caps from the end of the telescope tube and the zoom eyepiece.
Page 4 Detail of EZ Finder • The ﬁnder is off when the “<” shape on the off position yellow wheel is pointed toward the yellow triangle labeled “OFF” as in the photo to the right. • Turn the yellow wheel clockwise to turn it on. The intensity of the dot is controled by how much you turn this wheel.
Page 5 What to Observe Go to the Library Telescope tab at rochesterskies.org for links to resources to help you find these objects. The Constellations book in the pack attached to the telescope can help you identify the constellations in which the objects are located. The Moon The moon is an easy and interesting object to observe.