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8) Remove the finderscope and the finderscope bracket (6) from the box. Remove the two
knurled thumbscrews from the telescope main tube (See Illustration 3). Position the
finderscope bracket onto the telescope tube so that the holes in the base of the bracket line up
with the exposed holes in the telescope tube. Replace the two knurled thumbscrews and
tighten securely (See Illustration 3). Insert the finder scope into the bracket and tighten the
knurled thumbscrews to keep the finder scope securely in place.
(Illustration 3)
The basic assembly of your telescope is now complete and ready for observing far away
celestial and terrestrial objects. When using the telescope to observe terrestrial objects
(objects on earth), the image will appear reversed (mirror image) or upside down. This is
normal for any astronomical telescope. For viewing celestial objects, a mirror image is
acceptable, since there is no upside down or left to right in space. However, when viewing
terrestrial objects, you may wish to correct the image by inserting the 1.5X Erecting Lens (10)
in place of the diagonal mirror.
See Section F.
NOTE: The diagonal mirror and 1.5X Erecting Lens cannot be used together.
9) A 3X Barlow lens (11) is supplied to triple the basic magnifying power provided by any of
the eyepieces. In viewing situations where very high magnifying powers are desired, insert the
3X Barlow lens between the eyepiece and the focusing tube.
(See Illustration 4)
(Illustration 4)
