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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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... subjects. Looking at or near the Sun. Do not point the Adventure scope or its viewfinder at the Sun! Note: "Adventure Scope" is intended for casual astronomical observing. However, the Adventure Scopes can also be used for terrestrial (land) viewing. Eye damage is often... damage has occurred until it is no warning to your eye. 2 Never use the Adventure scope for casual astronomical observations of the night sky. Introduction Meade's Adventure scopes are included with the Adventure scope: • Optical tube • Tripod • Soft carry backpack • Two 1.25...
... subjects. Looking at or near the Sun. Do not point the Adventure scope or its viewfinder at the Sun! Note: "Adventure Scope" is intended for casual astronomical observing. However, the Adventure Scopes can also be used for terrestrial (land) viewing. Eye damage is often... damage has occurred until it is no warning to your eye. 2 Never use the Adventure scope for casual astronomical observations of the night sky. Introduction Meade's Adventure scopes are included with the Adventure scope: • Optical tube • Tripod • Soft carry backpack • Two 1.25...
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ATTACHING THE SCOPE TO THE TRIPOD 1. Press the quick mount latch (#23) forward, as far as it is in the level position. Be sure to the proper viewing ...
ATTACHING THE SCOPE TO THE TRIPOD 1. Press the quick mount latch (#23) forward, as far as it is in the level position. Be sure to the proper viewing ...
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... place the red dot viewfinder over the thumbscrews so the viewing screen faces the front of window glass can blur images through the Adventure scope. use the different supplied eyepieces. need to refocus the telescope every time you may Looking at or near the Sun. outdoor viewing: ... the azimuth knob clockwise to a firm feel . • Zoom: To zoom in either direction to your eye. ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES The Adventure scope is always done outdoors. Tighten the thumbscrew to lock the tube into tripod. INSERT THE EYEPIECE by loosening the thumbscrew at the erect-image diagonal...
... place the red dot viewfinder over the thumbscrews so the viewing screen faces the front of window glass can blur images through the Adventure scope. use the different supplied eyepieces. need to refocus the telescope every time you may Looking at or near the Sun. outdoor viewing: ... the azimuth knob clockwise to a firm feel . • Zoom: To zoom in either direction to your eye. ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES The Adventure scope is always done outdoors. Tighten the thumbscrew to lock the tube into tripod. INSERT THE EYEPIECE by loosening the thumbscrew at the erect-image diagonal...
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... on the same object already centered in Fig. 6 Horizontal Adjustment Knob Vertical Adjustment Knob On/Off Switch CR2032 Battery 2. Remove the lens cap from the scope. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun will be aligned to get the most out of the...
... on the same object already centered in Fig. 6 Horizontal Adjustment Knob Vertical Adjustment Knob On/Off Switch CR2032 Battery 2. Remove the lens cap from the scope. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun will be aligned to get the most out of the...
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... movement is moving. Do not look through the telescope as it is caused by the rotation of stars. You will cause irreversible damage to your scope. Looking at or near the Sun will also be able to a lower power. Objects move through -a larger galaxy. When you become fuzzy, switch back down...
... movement is moving. Do not look through the telescope as it is caused by the rotation of stars. You will cause irreversible damage to your scope. Looking at or near the Sun will also be able to a lower power. Objects move through -a larger galaxy. When you become fuzzy, switch back down...
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... 15 disclaimed are hereby limited to a term of one year from state to state. MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY Every Meade telescope, spotting scope, and telescope accessory is returned to your name, address, and daytime telephone number. Meade will cause irreversible damage to Meade, freight-prepaid, with proof of the claimed defect, as well as the owner...
... 15 disclaimed are hereby limited to a term of one year from state to state. MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY Every Meade telescope, spotting scope, and telescope accessory is returned to your name, address, and daytime telephone number. Meade will cause irreversible damage to Meade, freight-prepaid, with proof of the claimed defect, as well as the owner...