User manual CELESTRON FIRSTSCOPE 60EQ

[. . . ] Remove the contents of the box and place them neatly on your work surface. Once your refractor has been unpacked and assembled, you will not need the boxes for everyday storage and transportation. However, you should save the box in case you need to ship your telescope via a common carrier. To begin setting up your Firstscope AZ, start with the tripod and work up from there. [. . . ] · When using your telescope as a telephoto lens, the split screen or microprism focuser of the 35mm camera may "black out. " This is common with all long focal length lenses. If this happens, use the ground glass portion of your focusing screen. To achieve a very sharp focus, you may consider using a focusing magnifier. These are readily available from your local camera store. · If you wear corrective lenses (specifically glasses), you may want to remove them when observing with an eyepiece attached to the telescope. However, when using a camera, you should always wear corrective lenses to ensure the sharpest possible focus. If you have astigmatism, corrective lenses must be worn at all times. Aligning the Finder Accurate alignment of the finder makes it easy to find objects with the telescope, especially celestial objects. To make aligning the finder as easy as possible, this procedure should be done in the daytime when it is easy to find and identify objects. Choose a target that is in excess of one mile away. This will eliminate any parallax effect between the telescope and finder. Point the telescope at your target and center it in the main optics of the telescope. You will have to manually adjust the telescope to keep the Moon centered. This effect is more noticeable at higher power. Consult your local newspaper or current astronomy magazine to find out when the Moon is visible. This same method can be used to observe the planets. You can see Venus go through its lunar-like phases. Mars will reveal a host of surface detail and one, if not both, of its polar caps. You will be able to see the cloud belts of Jupiter and the great Red Spot. In addition, you will also be able to see the Moons of Jupiter as they orbit this gas giant. Saturn with its beautiful rings is easily visible at moderate power. Most astronomy publications tell where the planets can be found in the sky each month. Observing the Sun, Moon, and Planets WARNING! Observing Deep-Sky Objects Deep-sky objects are simply those objects outside the boundaries of our solar system. They include star clusters, planetary nebulae, diffuse nebulae, double stars and other galaxies outside our own Milky Way. [. . . ] 18 lb. 1. 65 100x 11. 0 1. 4° 73' f/12. 9 36" 3. 5 lb. 16 lb. Note All specifications are stated for the telescope using the standard accessories. These specifications are approximate and subject to change without notice. Celestron offers a large assortment of accessories for this telescope: · Eyepieces · Barlow Lenses · Accessory Cases · Dew Eliminator · 90 Diagonal · Eyepiece Filters · LED Flashlights · Solar Filter · Moon Filter · T-Adapter · Sky Maps · Planisphere & Planet Finder Optional Accessories The Celestron Accessory Catalog (#93685) has complete details on these and more accessories available for your telescope. 13 CELESTRON ONE YEAR WARRANTY A. [. . . ]