Part II: Getting Started
5
Aligning the finder scope
The 8x50 finder scope is a small fixed magnification scope mounted on the optical tube.
When it is correctly aligned with the telescope, objects can be quickly located and brought to
the center of the field.
The alignment should be done at first use and over time if the alignment is no more accurate.
Alignment is best done outdoors in day light when it's easier to locate objects
If it is necessary to refocus your finder scope, look at
an object that is at least 500 meters (or yards) away.
Loosen the knurled ring by unscrewing it back
towards the bracket. The front lens holder can now
be turned in and out of focus. When focus is reached,
lock it in position with the knurled ring
(
Fig. 1
).
N
EVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE
S
UN WITH
THE FINDER SCOPE
.
I
T COULD IMPAIR
DEFINITIVELY YOUR VISION
.
When the finder scope is in focus, choose a distant object that is at least 500 meters (or
yards) away and point the main telescope at the object. Center the object in the eyepiece of
the telescope by aiming precisely at the distant object.
Now, check in the finder scope to see if that distant
object is exactly positioned behind the crosshairs of
the finder scope's eyepiece. If not, adjust the
alignment of the finder scope with the two black
adjusting screws on the bracket of the finder scope
(
Fig. 2
)
.
Do not over tighten the screws when aligning the
finder scope.
The image in the finder scope is upside-down. This is normal and has no
incidence on observations.
