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Attaching the EZ Finder ii
1. Remove the two metal thumbnuts near the focuser
(Figure 5A) to expose two screws.
2. Place the bracket of the EZ Finder II on the tube so that
the holes in the bracket slide over the two screws. The
EZ Finder should be oriented with the sight tube facing
forward, i.e., toward the open end of the telescope tube
(Figure 5B).
3. Thread the thumbnuts back onto the screws to secure
the EZ Finder II in place
inserting an Eyepiece
The FunScope Astro Dazzle 4.5 comes with two eyepieces;
one has a 25mm focal length and the other a 10mm focal
length. The 25mm eyepiece provides lower power, which is
better for locating objects to view. So, we’ll start by installing
the 25mm eyepiece.
1. Remove the dust cap on the focuser’s eyepiece holder.
2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the focuser’s eyepiece
holder.
3. Insert the chrome barrel of the 25mm eyepiece into
the eyepiece holder, then lightly re-tighten the two
thumbscrews
(Figure 6).
4. Keep the 10mm eyepiece close by for use later.
Your telescope is now fully assembled and should resemble
Figure 1. Remove the dust cap from the front of the telescope
when it is in use. Replace it when you are finished observing.
2. getting Started
It’s best to get a feel for the basic functions of FunScope
Astro Dazzle 4.5 during the day, before observing astronomi-
cal objects at night. Find a spot outdoors where you’ll have
a clear view of some object or vista that is at least 1/4 mile
away.
The FunScope Astro Dazzle 4.5 was designed specifically
for visual observation of astronomical objects in the night sky.
Like all Newtonian reflector telescopes, it is not well suited for
daytime terrestrial usage because the image in the eyepiece
is rotated from right-side-up
Readying the FunScope Astro Dazzle for
Observing
One of the great assets of the FunScope Astro Dazzle 4.5 is
its extremely portable size. Due to its overall short height, you
– or kids especially -- may find that viewing while sitting down
on the ground next to the telescope is the most comfortable.
Or you may wish to raise it off the ground so that it can be
used while standing or sitting in a chair. In that case, set the
telescope on a sturdy platform, such as a milk crate, stool, or
picnic table.
Moving and Pointing the telescope
The FunScope Astro Dazzle’s altazimuth base permits
motion along two axes: altitude (up/down) and azimuth (left/
right). Simply take hold of the telescope tube with one hand
and move it left or right so that the base rotates
(Figure 7).
Move it up or down in the same manner. Both motions can be
made simultaneously and in a continuous manner for easy
Figure 2.
To attach the tube to the base,
A) Orient the base as shown, then B) slide the dovetail bar into the dovetail saddle
on the base, then
C) tighten the tube clamp knob to secure the tube.
Dovetail mounting bar
Tube clamp knob
Dovetail saddle
A
B
c
