Eyepiece’s magnification x 2
=
Magnification with a 2X Barlow lens
Your 25mm low-power eyepiece magnifies
an object 28 times. Multiply 28 by 2 and you
get 56 times magnification with your Barlow.
It’s worth repeating: Keep in mind that a
bright, clear, but smaller image is more
interesting than a larger, dimmer, fuzzy one.
Using too high a power eyepiece is one of
the most common mistakes made by new
astronomers. So don’t think that higher
magnification is necessarily better—quite
often the best view is with lower
magnification value!
TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELESCOPE
Your telescope is a precision optical
instrument designed for a lifetime of
rewarding viewing. It will rarely, if ever,
require factory servicing or maintenance.
Follow these guidelines to keep your
telescope in the best condition:
• Avoid cleaning the telescope’s lenses. A
little dust on the front surface of the
telescope’s correcting lens will not cause
loss of image quality.
• When absolutely necessary, dust on the
front lens should be removed with very
gentle strokes of a camel hair brush or
blown off with an ear syringe (available at
most pharmacies).
• Fingerprints and organic materials on the
front lens may be removed with a solution
of 3 parts distilled water to 1 part
isopropyl alcohol. You may also add 1 drop
of biodegradable dishwashing soap per
pint of solution. Use soft, white facial
tissues and make short, gentle strokes.
Change tissues often.
CAUTION: Do not use scented or lotioned
tissues or damage could result to the optics.
DO NOT use a commercial photographic lens
cleaner.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
#928 45° Erecting Prism (1.25 O.D.):
Correctly orients the telescopic image
during terrestrial observing #126 Barlow
JOIN AN ASTRONOMY CLUB, ATTEND A STAR PARTY
One of the best ways to increase your knowledge of
astronomy is to join an astronomy club. Check your
local newspaper, school, library, or telescope dealer/
store to find out if there’s a club in your area.
Many groups also hold regularly scheduled Star Parties
at which you can check out and observe with many
different telescopes and other pieces of astronomical
equipment. Magazines such as
Sky and Telescope
and
Astronomy
print schedules for many popular Star
Parties around the United States and Canada.
lens (1.25 0.0.) doubles the
magnification of any eyepiece
Additional Eyepieces (1.25" barrel
diameter): For higher or lower
magnifications with the telescopes that
accommodate 1.25" eyepieces, Meade Series
4000 Super Plössl eyepieces, available in a
wide variety of sizes, provide a high level of
image resolution and color correction at an
economical price. Contact your Meade
Dealer or see the Meade catalog for more
information. Visit us on the web at
www.meade.com.
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