Celestron Travel Scope 50 Instruction Manual page 3

Congratulations on your purchase of a Celestron Travel Scope. The Travel Scope is made of the highest quality
materials to ensure stability and durability. All this adds up to a telescope that gives you a lifetime of pleasure with
a minimal amount of maintenance.
This telescope was designed with traveling in mind offering exceptional value. The Travel Scope features a compact
and portable design with ample optical performance. Your Travel Scope is ideal for terrestrial as well as very casual
astronomical observation.
The Travel Scope carries a two year limited warranty. For details see our website at
Some of the standard features of the Travel Scope include:
• All coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images.
• Erect image diagonal so that your views are correctly oriented.
• Smooth functioning altazimuth mount with easy pointing to located objects.
• Preassembled aluminum full size photographic tripod ensures a stable platform.
• Quick and easy no-tool set up.
• The telescope and tripod fit inside the standard backpack for easy traveling.
Take time to read through this manual before embarking on your journey through the Universe. It may take a few
observing sessions to become familiar with your telescope, so you should keep this manual handy until you have
fully mastered your telescope's operation. The manual gives detailed information regarding each step as well as
needed reference material and helpful hints to make your observing experience simple and pleasurable as possible.
Your telescope is designed to give you years of fun and rewarding observations. However, there are a few things to
consider before using your telescope that will ensure your safety and protect your equipment.
Warning
Never look directly at the sun with the naked eye or with a telescope (unless you have the
proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
Never use your telescope to project an image of the sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-
up can damage the telescope and any accessories attached to it.
Never use an eyepiece solar filter or a Herschel wedge. Internal heat build-up inside the
telescope can cause these devices to crack or break, allowing unfiltered sunlight to pass
through to the eye.
Do not leave the telescope unsupervised, either when children are present or adults who may
not be familiar with the correct operating procedures of your telescope.
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