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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………… 3
ASSEMBLY …………………………………………………………………………….6
Setting up the Tripod................................................................................................... 6
Attaching the Telescope and Mount to the Tripod...................................................... 7
Moving the Telescope Manually................................................................................. 8
Installing and Aligning the Finderscope – 80mm model............................................ 8
Installing the Diagonal & Eyepiece – 80mm model................................................... 9
TELESCOPE BASICS …………………………………………………………………10
Focusing.................................................................................................................... 10
Calculating Magnification......................................................................................... 11
General Observing Hints........................................................................................... 11
CELESTIAL OBSERVING ……………………………………………………………12
Observing the Moon.................................................................................................. 12
Observing the Planets................................................................................................ 12
TELESCOPE MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………………... 13
Care and Cleaning of the Mechanical Parts.............................................................. 13
Care and Cleaning of the Optics ............................................................................... 13
ASTROMASTER SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 13
