Like all ﬁnderscopes, the StarPointer must be properly aligned with the main telescope before it can be used.Ģ. The star pointer is a zero magniﬁcation pointing tool that uses a coated glass window to superimpose the image of a small red dot into the night sky. It’s like having a laser pointer that you can shine directly into the night sky. The StarPointer is the quickest and easiest way to point your telescope exactly at a desired object in the sky. Do not view the sun with this telescope or even with the naked eye.ġ. Insert eyepiece into open end of Barlow and secure.ĬAUTION! Viewing the sun can cause permanent eye damage. TousetheBarlow,insertBarlow(Fig.5)intothefocustube.Securebytightening small retaining screw. The telescope is now fully assembled and ready for use.ħ. Reﬂectors (mirrors) are used mainly for astronomical purposes. Only refractor telescopes come with erector eyepieces.

We recommend the use of the low magniﬁcation eyepiece when the telescope is used for terrestrial viewing. To use the telescope for terrestrial view and to correct the mirrored image, remove the diagonal and replace with the erecting eyepiece (ﬁg 5). With the use of the diagonal the image appears erect but with a left to right inversion (mirror like). NOTE ( Refractor Models only): In all astronomical telescopes, the image appears upside down. ( Reﬂector models) Insert eyepiece into focusing tube and tighten set screw to begin viewing. ( Refractor models) Put an eyepiece (H25mm) into the diagonal, then attach the diagonal to the telescope, tightening the retaining screws (Fig. Position the ﬁnderscope bracket on the telescope main body (Fig. Remove the ﬁnderscope (G) with ﬁnderscope bracket (F) attached from the box.

Attach telescope main body (H) by aligning the hole in the telescope saddle with that in the yoke.ĥ. Attach the accessory tray (P) to the center leg braces on the tripod legs (Fig 2) and insert accessory tray and bolt through center of tray into braces and tighten bolt.Ĥ. Extend the tripod legs to the desired height (at equal lengths) and tighten the clamps on each leg to hold it in position (Fig. Your telescope has adjustable (telescoping) legs (Fig.

Tasco telescope parts diagram