THE SUN. CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION WHILE OBSERVING. INTRODUCTION The Meade 70mm Compact Refractor is an easy to operate telescope, designed for both astronomical and terrestrial observing. Please take a few moments to read the instruction manual and familiarize yourself with its features.
TO SIGHT IN ON AN OBJECT AND ACHIEVE A SHARP FOCUS: 1. Place the telescope on a stable surface. 2. View objects that are at least 30 feet away. 3. Rotate the altitude control knob (19) counterclockwise to move the optical tube (10) up and clockwise to move the tube down.
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Keep in mind that a bright, clearly resolved, but smaller image will show far more interesting detail than a larger, dimmer, fuzzy image. 7. A number of fascinating objects are visible through your Meade 70mm compact refractor: Jupiter: Jupiter has cloud belts across its surface. It’s four major •...
MA17.5mm MA9mm MAINTENANCE The Meade 70mm Compact Refractor telescope should be stored in a dry and dust-free location. It should not be stored in direct sunlight. Avoid overcleaning the lens. A little dust on the the lens hardly affects image quality.
Corporation (“Meade”) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase in the U.S.A. Meade will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by Meade to be defective, provided the defective part is returned to Meade, freight-prepaid, with proof of purchase.
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