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Table of Contents
• Telescope parts overview - page 3
• Unboxing and checking for completeness - page 4
• Assembly - page 6
• Collimation - page 8
• Using a Dobsonian telescope - page 11
• Adjusting the red dot finder - page 11
• Observing - page 12
• Hints and tricks - page 14
• Calculating magnification - page 15
• Maintaining the optics - page 16
• Accessories - page 16
• Explore Scientific service - page 17
• Specifications - page 17
All Explore Scientific telescopes and telescope accessories are subject to constant technical improvement. Minor changes
of product specifications that happen during the improvement of the product are subject to change without notice.
• SUN WARNING: WARNING – NEVER ATTEMPT TO OBSERVE THE SUN WITH THIS DEVICE! OBSERVING THE SUN – EVEN FOR A MOMENT – WILL CAUSE INSTANT AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO YOUR
EYE OR EVEN BLINDNESS. EYE DAMAGE IS OFTEN PAINLESS, SO THERE IS NO WARNING TO THE OBSERVER THAT THE DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE. DO NOT POINT THE DEVICE AT OR NEAR
THE SUN. DO NOT LOOK THROUGH THE DEVICE AS IT IS MOVING. CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION WHILE OBSERVING.
• RESPECT PRIVACY: WHEN USING THIS DEVICE, RESPECT THE PRIVACY OF OTHER PEOPLE. FOR EXAMPLE, DO NOT USE IT TO LOOK INTO PEOPLE’S HOMES.
• CHOKING HAZARD: CHILDREN SHOULD ONLY USE DEVICE UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION. KEEP PACKAGING MATERIALS LIKE PLASTIC BAGS AND RUBBER BANDS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AS THESE
MATERIALS POSE A CHOKING HAZARD.
• RISK OF BLINDNESS: NEVER USE THIS DEVICE TO LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR IN THE DIRECT PROXIMITY OF THE SUN. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN A PERMANENT LOSS OF VISION.
• RISK OF FIRE: DO NOT PLACE DEVICE, PARTICULARLY THE LENSES, IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THE CONCENTRATION OF LIGHT RAYS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS DEVICE: IN THE EVENT OF A DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 866.252.3811.
• DO NOT SUBJECT THE DEVICE TO TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 60 °C (140 °F).
• DISPOSAL: KEEP PACKAGING MATERIALS, LIKE PLASTIC BAGS AND RUBBER BANDS, AWAY FROM CHILDREN AS THEY POSE A RISK OF SUFFOCATION. DISPOSE OF PACKAGING MATERIALS AS LEGALLY
REQUIRED. CONSULT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY ON THE MATTER IF NECESSARY AND RECYCLE MATERIALS WHEN POSSIBLE.
• THE WEEE SYMBOL IF PRESENT INDICATES THAT THIS ITEM CONTAINS ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS WHICH MUST BE COLLECTED AND DISPOSED OF SEPARATELY.
• NEVER DISPOSE OF ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC WASTE IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL WASTE. COLLECT AND DISPOSE OF SUCH WASTE SEPARATELY.
• MAKE USE OF THE RETURN AND COLLECTION SYSTEMS AVAILABLE TO YOU, OR YOUR LOCAL RECYCLING PROGRAM. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY OR PLACE OF PURCHASE TO FIND OUT WHAT
SCHEMES ARE AVAILABLE.
• ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CONTAINS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES WHICH, WHEN DISPOSED OF INCORRECTLY, MAY LEAK INTO THE GROUND. THIS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SOIL AND WATER POLLUTION
WHICH IS HAZARDOUS TO HUMAN HEALTH, AND ENDANGER WILDLIFE.
• IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT CONSUMERS LOOK TO RE-USE OR RECYCLE ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC WASTE TO AVOID IT GOING TO LANDFILL SITES OR INCINERATION WITHOUT TREATMENT.
BUTTON/COIN BATTERY WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON OR COIN CELL BATTERY. A SWALLOWED BUTTON OR COIN CELL BATTERY CAN CAUSE INTERNAL CHEMICAL BURNS IN AS LITTLE AS TWO
HOURS AND LEAD TO DEATH. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY. KEEP NEW AND USED BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF YOU THINK BATTERIES MIGHT HAVE BEEN SWALLOWED OR PLACED INSIDE ANY PART
OF THE BODY, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
• A SWALLOWED BUTTON OR COIN CELL BATTERY CAN CAUSE INTERNAL CHEMICAL BURNS IN AS LITTLE AS TWO HOURS AND LEAD TO DEATH DUE TO CHEMICAL BURNS AND POTENTIAL PERFORATION OF THE
ESOPHAGUS.
• DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY, FLAT/DRAINED BATTERIES CAN STILL BE DANGEROUS
• KEEP NEW AND USED BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
• IF YOU THINK BATTERIES MIGHT HAVE BEEN SWALLOWED OR PLACED INSIDE ANY PART OF THE BODY, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
• IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR CHILD HAS SWALLOWED OR INSERTED A BUTTON BATTERY IMMEDIATELY CALL THE POISONS CONTROL HOTLINE AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
• EXAMINE DEVICES AND MAKE SURE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT IS CORRECTLY SECURED, E.G. THAT THE SCREW OR ANOTHER MECHANICAL FASTENER IS TIGHTENED. DO NOT USE IF COMPARTMENT IS NOT SECURE.
• TELL OTHERS ABOUT THE RISK ASSOCIATED WITH BUTTON BATTERIES AND HOW TO KEEP THEIR CHILDREN SAFE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.
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