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ALIGNING THE
FINDERSCOPE
The finder is one of the most important parts of your telescope. It helps you
locate objects and center them in the eyepiece. The first time you assemble
your telescope, you need to align the finder to the telescope's main optics.
It's best to do this during the day*.
*
SOLAR WARNING! Never attempt to view the sun through any
telescope without a proper solar filter!
1
CHOOSE A TARGET
Take the telescope outside during the day and find an easily
recognizable object, like a streetlight, license plate or sign.
The object should be as far away as possible, but at least a
quarter mile away.
4
ADJUST THE FINDERSCOPE
Without moving the telescope, use the three finger knobs
on the finderscope bracket to move the finder around in the
bracket until the crosshair appears over the same object you
are observing in the telescope's 20mm eyepiece.
TIP:
Try adjusting one screw at a time. Loosen one screw by
half a turn and tighten another by the same amount to
ensure the finderscope is securely held in place.
TELESCOPE BASICS
FOCUSING
To focus your Travel Scope turn the focus knob located near the rear of the telescope.
NOTE:
Remove the front lens cap of the TravelScope optical tube prior to attempting your observation.
NOTE:
If you wear glasses, you may want to remove them when observing with an eyepiece attached to the telescope. However, if you have astigmatism, corrective lenses should be worn at all times.
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Low Power Eyepiece
2
Focus Knobs
CENTER THE TARGET
IN THE EYEPIECE
Look through the telescope using your lower powered
eyepiece. Move the telescope until the object you chose lies
in the center of the view. If the image is blurry, gently turn the
focus knobs until it comes into sharp focus.
5
YOUR FINDERSCOPE IS
NOW ALIGNED!
It should not require realignment unless it is bumped
or dropped.
Objective Lens
Adjustment Screws
3
LOOK THROUGH FINDERSCOPE
Once the object is centered in your 20mm eyepiece, look
through the finderscope and locate the crosshair reticle.
Eyepiece
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