Care And Maintenance - Orion StarBlast 4.5 Instruction Manual

Transporting the Telescope
The easiest way to carry the scope is to use the handle (Number 9 in the picture on page 3). If the
scope is too heavy for you to do that you can place your forearm under the telescope tube when it
is in a level position, and lift, holding the upright support against your side. When in a car, simply
place the scope on a seat and use a seatbelt to secure it. The lap belt goes across the base, and the
chest belt should cross the tube.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the lenses or mirrors
Please don't clean the mirrors. Let the Librarian know if they seem dirty. Eyepieces, however,
can get dirty fairly quickly, particularly when poked with fingers. Please don't poke them as it's
very easy to scratch the coatings. However, in case of minor smudges you might try using the
LensPen. First, brush away any dust. Give the cap a quarter twist to replenish the compound on
the cleaning tip inside, then uncover the tip and use it to clean the eyepiece. Be sure to store the
telescope with the dust caps on.
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