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Troubleshooting Guide:

No picture

Remove dust protection cap and sun-shield 

from the objective opening.

Blurred picture

Adjust focus using focus ring.

No focus possible

Wait for temperature to balance out.

Bad quality

Never observe through a glass  surface

such as a window.

Viewing object visible 

in the finder, but not 

through the telescope

Align finder to telescope

(see instructions)

Despite using star 

diagonal prism the 

picture is “crooked”

The star diagonal prism should be

vertical in the eyepiece connection. 

Summary of Contents for 4410040

Page 1: ...Space Exploration Gear 40mm Student Telescope 8 AGES INSTRUCTION MANUAL 40mm Student Telescope ...

Page 2: ...WARNING CHOKING HAZARD Small parts Not for children under 3 years 01 03 02 04 05 06 07 08 2 CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...ptical Tube Assembly OTA with Dew Shield Tripod Head Focus Wheel Diagonal 965 Eyepieces 12 5mm and 20mm Compass 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Parts Overview CONTENTS Instruction Manual Downloadable Planisphere Visit www exploreone com pages product manuals ...

Page 4: ...with two interchangeable eyepieces so you can experiment with different magnifications and fields of view Assembly Note We recommend assembling your telescope for the first time in the daylight or in a lit room so that you can familiarize yourself with assembly steps and all components Find a stable surface like a table Set the tripod on the table and open it until the tripod spreaders are fully e...

Page 5: ...5 HOW TO SET UP 1 40mm Objective Lens 2 Tabletop Tripod 3 Optical Tube Assembly OTA with Dew Shield 4 Tripod Head 5 Focus Wheel 6 Diagonal 7 965 Eyepiece 12 5mm and 20mm 8 Compass 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 ...

Page 6: ...e used to determine magnification Lens The lens turns the light that falls on it around in such a way so that the light gives a clear image in the focal point after it has traveled a certain distance focal length Eyepiece An eyepiece is a system made for your eye and comprised of one or more lenses In an eyepiece the clear image that is generated in the focal point of a lens is captured and magnif...

Page 7: ...ly quickly Once you have found and focused on your desired target you will have to track the object as it journeys across the night sky For a closer look at an object you can insert the 12 5mm eyepiece The magnification will increase from 20x to 32x Cleaning Your telescope is a precision optical device and keeping the optics free of dust and dirt is crucial for optimal performance To clean the len...

Page 8: ...length of the path the light travels from the surface of the lens to its focal point The focal point is also referred to as the focus In focus the image is clear In the case of a telescope the focal length of the telescope tube and the eyepieces are used to determine magnification Lens The lens turns the light that falls on it around in such a way so that the light gives a clear image in the focal...

Page 9: ...focus possible Wait for temperature to balance out Bad quality Never observe through a glass surface such as a window Viewing object visible in the finder but not through the telescope Align finder to telescope see instructions Despite using star diagonal prism the picture is crooked The star diagonal prism should be vertical in the eyepiece connection ...

Page 10: ... fire Do not place device particularly the lenses in direct sunlight The concentration of light rays could cause a fire Do not disassemble this device In the event of a defect please contact your dealer The dealer will contact the Customer Service Department and can send the device in to be repaired if necessary Do not subject the device to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F Disposal Keep packaging...

Page 11: ...mmunications LLC used under license All rights reserved discoverykids com 2017 Explore Scientific LLC a Journey North Company 1010 S 48th Street Springdale AR 72762 All rights reserved explorescientificusa com exploreone com 866 252 3811 Made in China CONFORMS TO THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM F963 ...

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