ALIGNING THE
FINDERSCOPE
The finder is one of the most important parts of your telescope. It helps you
locate objects and center them in the eyepiece. The first time you assemble your
telescope, you need to align the finder to the telescope's main optics. It's best to
do this during the day*.
* SOLAR WARNING!
Never attempt to view the sun through any telescope
!
without a proper solar filter
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CHOOSE A TARGET
Take the telescope outside during the day and find an
easily recognizable object, like a streetlight, license
plate or sign. The object should be as far away as
possible, but at least a quarter mile away.
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ADJUST THE FINDERSCOPE
Without moving the telescope, use the three finger
knobs on the finderscope bracket to move the finder
around in the bracket until the crosshair appears over
the same object you are observing in the telescope's
20mm eyepiece.
TIP:
Try adjusting one screw at a time. Loosen
one screw by half a turn and tighten
another by the same amount to ensure the
finderscope is securely held in place.
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Low Power Eyepiece
Focus Knobs
CENTER THE TARGET
IN THE EYEPIECE
Look through the telescope using your lower powered
eyepiece. Move the telescope until the object you
chose lies in the center of the view. If the image is
blurry, gently turn the focus knobs until it comes into
sharp focus.
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YOUR FINDERSCOPE IS
NOW ALIGNED!
It should not require realignment unless it is bumped
or dropped.
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LOOK THROUGH FINDERSCOPE
Once the object is centered in your 20mm eyepiece, look
through the finderscope and locate the crosshair reticle.
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