Celestron ASTROMASTER 80EQ Guía De Instalación Rápida página 4

ALIGNING THE
FINDERSCOPE
The fi nder is one of the most important parts of your telescope. It helps you The fi nder is one of the most important parts of your telescope. It helps you
locate objects and center them in the eyepiece. The fi rst time you assemble your locate objects and center them in the eyepiece. The fi rst time you assemble your
telescope, you need to align the fi nder to the telescope's main optics. It's best telescope, you need to align the fi nder 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 Never attempt to view the sun through any telescope
!
without a proper solar fi lter
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CHOOSE A TARGET
Take the telescope outside during the day and fi nd 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 surrounding 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.
2 Low Power Eyepiece
Focus Knobs
CENTER THE TARGET
IN THE EYEPIECE
Look through the telescope using your lower power 20mm
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 on either side of the telescope until it comes
into sharp focus.
NOTE:
The image in your telescope may appear inverted.
This is perfectly normal in an astronomical telescope.
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YOUR FINDERSCOPE IS
NOW ALIGNED!
It should not require realignment unless it is bumped
or dropped.
NOTE: Be sure to turn off the StarPointer fi nderscope when
not in use to conserve battery power. New batteries can be
purchased online or at watch/electronic stores.
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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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