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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...2 Parts Included...2 1 Features...3 Setting up the Telescope...4 Attaching the Scope to the Tripod...4 Attaching the Accessories...5 Using the Telescope Controls...5 Using the Red Dot Finder...6 Looking Through the Eyepiece...6 What to Look At?...6 Terrestrial Observations...6 Celestial Observations...7 Some Observing Tips...10 Taking Care of Your Telescope...12 Specifications...13 Changing the Viewfinder Battery...14 Optional Accessories...14 Meade Customer Service...15 Meade Limited Warranty...15 Recycling information...16 Observing Logs...17
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...2 Parts Included...2 1 Features...3 Setting up the Telescope...4 Attaching the Scope to the Tripod...4 Attaching the Accessories...5 Using the Telescope Controls...5 Using the Red Dot Finder...6 Looking Through the Eyepiece...6 What to Look At?...6 Terrestrial Observations...6 Celestial Observations...7 Some Observing Tips...10 Taking Care of Your Telescope...12 Specifications...13 Changing the Viewfinder Battery...14 Optional Accessories...14 Meade Customer Service...15 Meade Limited Warranty...15 Recycling information...16 Observing Logs...17
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...too late. Introduction Meade's Adventure scopes are included with the Adventure scope: • Optical tube • Tripod • Soft carry backpack • Two 1.25" Eyepieces • Red dot finder • Backpack 80mm 60mm Looking at the Sun! However, the Adventure Scopes can also be used... for terrestrial (land) viewing. Do not point the Adventure scope or its viewfinder at or near the Sun will ...
...too late. Introduction Meade's Adventure scopes are included with the Adventure scope: • Optical tube • Tripod • Soft carry backpack • Two 1.25" Eyepieces • Red dot finder • Backpack 80mm 60mm Looking at the Sun! However, the Adventure Scopes can also be used... for terrestrial (land) viewing. Do not point the Adventure scope or its viewfinder at or near the Sun will ...
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... Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Dew Shield 3. Tripod Head 17. Features Figure 1A: Features of the Meade AdventureScope 1. Red Dot Finder 7 5. Focuser Thumbscrews 7. Pan Handle (Vertical Motion Lock) 9 13. Center Column Lock Knob (not visible) 18. Leg Struts 22. Center Column 14. Tripod 16...
... Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Dew Shield 3. Tripod Head 17. Features Figure 1A: Features of the Meade AdventureScope 1. Red Dot Finder 7 5. Focuser Thumbscrews 7. Pan Handle (Vertical Motion Lock) 9 13. Center Column Lock Knob (not visible) 18. Leg Struts 22. Center Column 14. Tripod 16...
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..., distant land object (e.g. Objects located in the viewfinder will now be aligned to point the telescope with greater precision. Look through the finder and make the adjustments, so the red dot is precisely centered on the same object already centered in the telescope eyepiece. LOOKING THROUGH... FINDER 6 The red dot finder is a low-power sighting device that, once aligned, will allow you to the telescope's main optical tube. To align the viewfinder, follow these heat waves while driving down /left/right. the top of your 18mm eyepiece. 1. Remove the lens cap from the scope....
..., distant land object (e.g. Objects located in the viewfinder will now be aligned to point the telescope with greater precision. Look through the finder and make the adjustments, so the red dot is precisely centered on the same object already centered in the telescope eyepiece. LOOKING THROUGH... FINDER 6 The red dot finder is a low-power sighting device that, once aligned, will allow you to the telescope's main optical tube. To align the viewfinder, follow these heat waves while driving down /left/right. the top of your 18mm eyepiece. 1. Remove the lens cap from the scope....