Barska Magnus 65ED Operating Instructions

Magnus 65ED / 66ED /
80ED Telescope
Operating
WARNING!
DO NOT USE THIS TELESCOPE UNDER ANY
Instructions
CIRCUMSTANCES TO DIRECTLY VIEW THE SUN.
IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BLINDNESS.
Congratulations on your purchase of a BARSKA Magnus Refractor Telescope. Please read the
following instructions. With proper care and use of this instrument, you will be assured of many
years of enjoyable viewing.

MOUNTING YOUR TELESCOPE TO A TRIPOD

A stable tripod or mount is recommended for optimal viewing. This includes a high quality
photographic tripod such as BARSKA's Model AF10738 Professional Tripod,
a German Equitorial mount which is designed for astronomical use and
includes precise tracking of celestial objects or an Altitude/Azimuth
mount which provides precise vertical and horizontal movement of
the telescope.

VIEWING RECOMMENDATIONS

Remember that the Earth's atmosphere plays an important role in
viewing conditions and only ideal viewing conditions will provide the best
results. Additional power under less than ideal conditions will not result
BARSKA's Model AF10738
in an increase in viewable detail. Lower powered eyepieces should be
Professional Tripod
used under those conditions. It's easier to locate objects by using a lower
powered eyepiece (e.g. 20x) and then zoom in by switching to a higher powered eyepiece once
the object has been located. For more information, consult with your local Photo or Telescope
retailer.
CAUTION: NEVER aim your telescope at the Sun without proper solar filters installed on the
front of the telescope. Doing so for even a moment may permanently damage your vision.
Proper solar filters, produced by reputable manufacturers, are designed to fit tightly over the
front of the dew shield. Solar eyepiece filters are not considered as safe and are not
recommended.

ERECT IMAGE DIAGONAL

Your Magnus telescope includes an erect image eyepiece diagonal. Once the eyepiece is inserted
securely into the diagonal and you focus on an object, you will notice that the image appears
vertically correct but is reversed horizontally. This is normal. Without the erect image diagonal
the image would appear inverted as well. This is less of a concern when viewing celestial objects,
however the erect image diagonal greatly aids in the viewing of land objects.
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