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You will enjoy your telescope even more
as you learn more about it. But don’t be
scared off by difficult terms or
complicated procedures. Don’t panic!
Just relax and enjoy your scope.
You will begin to grow and learn more
about astronomy the more you observe.
Go to the library and read some books
about the stars and planets. Read about
astronomers of old. Many of them had
telescope no bigger than the one you
are using right now. Galileo, who is one
of the first astronomers to use a
telescope, discovered four of the moons
of Jupiter with a telescope about the
same size as yours (and his didn’t even
focus very well!).
OBSERVING
Observe during the daytime
: Try out your
telescope during the daytime at first. It is
easier to learn how it operates and how to
observe when it is light.
Pick out an easy object to observe:
A distant mountain, a large tree, a
lighthouse or skyscraper make excellent
targets. Point the optical tube so it lines
up with your object.
Unlock the lock knobs: To move the
telescope, you will need to unlock the
horizontal lock knob (6) and vertical
locking lever(5) (just rotate to unlock or
lock; when locking, only tighten to a “firm
feel,” do not overtighten).
Use the red dot viewfinder: If you have not
done so, align the viewfinder (2) with the
telescope’s eyepiece (1) as described earlier.
Look through the viewfinder until you can
see the object. It will be easier to locate
an object using the viewfinder rather than
locating with the eyepiece. Line
up the object with the viewfinders
red dot.
Look through the eyepiece: Once you
have the object lined up in the viewfinder,
look through the optical tube’s eyepiece. If
you have aligned your viewfinder, you will
you see the object in your eyepiece.
Focus: Look through the eyepiece and
practice focusing on the object you
have chosen.
Try out the slow motion adjustment
controls
: To move the telescope from
side to side, first unlock the azimuth lock.
Then rotate the horizontal slow motion
control wheel to move the telescope from
side to side.
THE MEADE 4M COMMUNITY
You haven’t just bought a telescope, you have embarked
on an astronomy adventure that never ends. Share the
journey with others by accepting your free membership
in the 4M community of astronomers.
Go to www.Meade4M.org to activate your membership
today.
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SUN WARNING
NEVER USE YOUR TELESCOPE
TO LOOK AT THE SUN!
LOOKING AT OR NEAR THE SUN WILL CAUSE
INSTANT AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO
YOUR EYE. EYE DAMAGE IS OFTEN PAINLESS,
SO THERE IS NO WARNING TO THE OBSERVER
THAT DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED UNTIL IT IS
TOO LATE. DO NOT POINT THE TELESCOPE OR
ITS VIEWFINDER AT OR NEAR THE SUN. DO
NOT LOOK THROUGH THE TELESCOPE OR ITS
VIEWFINDER AS IT IS MOVING. CHILDREN
SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION
WHILE OBSERVING.
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