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StarPointer
TM
Red-dot Finderscope
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ALIGNING THE STARPOINTER FINDERSCOPE
The finderscope is one of the most important parts of your telescope. It helps you locate objects and center them in the eyepiece. The
first time you assemble your telescope, you’ll need to align the finderscope with the telescope’s main optics. It’s best to do this during the
day* using land-based targets.
* SOLAR WARNING! Never attempt to view the Sun through this finderscope or any telescope without a solar filter.
YOUR FINDERSCOPE IS NOW ALIGNED!
5. It should not require realignment unless
it is bumped or dropped. If you want
to test the alignment, point the red dot
at another land-based target. Then
verify the object is in the center of the
eyepiece’s field of view.
LOOK THROUGH THE FINDERSCOPE
3. With the object precisely centered
in the eyepiece, look through the
finderscope’s optical window and
locate the red dot.
20mm eyepiece
Focus Knobs
CENTER THE TARGET IN THE EYEPIECE
2. Look through the telescope using your
lowest power eyepiece. Move the
telescope until your chosen object lies
in the center of the view. If the image
is blurry, turn the focus knob until it
comes into sharp focus.
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Power knob
Altitude
adjustment knob
(up-and-down)
Azimuth
adjustment knob
(side-to-side)
CHOOSE A TARGET
1. Take the telescope outside during the day
and turn on the finderscope using the
power knob. Find an easily recognizable
object, such as a streetlight, car license
plate, or sign. The object should be
as far away as possible but at least a
quarter mile away.
ADJUST THE FINDERSCOPE
4. Without moving the telescope, use
the finderscope’s two adjustment
knobs to move it around until the red
dot appears over the object you are
observing in the eyepiece.
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NOTE: Be sure to turn off the StarPointer finderscope when not in use to conserve battery power. New batteries can be purchased online or at watch/electronic stores.
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