User manual ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS FUNSCOPE

[. . . ] If the product is not registered, proof of purchase (such as a copy of the original invoice) is required. This warranty does not apply if, in Orion's judgment, the instrument has been abused, mishandled, or modified, nor does it apply to normal wear and tear. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. [. . . ] Or hold it with both hands and point it at the object. Look into the eyepiece. Push the "tube" of the FunScope up, down, left or right to center your target in the eyepiece. If what you see is blurry, focus the image by turning the eyepiece. Astronomical objects will move slowly out of the eyepiece view. This is because as the Earth rotates, objects in the sky seem to move from East to West. You can follow them by gently moving the FunScope. How to Use Your FunScope During the Day When looking at things during the day, you can use the FunScope on its base. But things might be easier if . . . . . . you hold it in your hands. Or you cradle it in your lap. Whatever you look at, it should be at least 15 feet away to focus sharply. Just remember, never point the FunScope at the Sun! 4 Using the FunScope at Night: Part 1 Find a safe place without a lot of lights. City and streetlights can wash out stars in the sky. Don't look through a window. The difference between the warm air inside and the colder air outside will spoil your views. Don't look over rooftops. The heat rising from the house can mess up your view. Avoid nights with a full Moon. It may seem like a good thing to look at, but it's all washed out. You'll see more craters when the Moon is not full. Using the FunScope at Night: Part 2 Let your eyes adapt!The longer you stay in the dark, the better your eyes become at seeing dim stars. Just watch how many stars come into view as you hang outside in the dark. Keep your eyes open. If you close one eye the other one may squint. Instead, keep both eyes open and cover one eye with your hand if you need to. Get to know the stars!Use a star map or planisphere to help you identify constellations and stars. [. . . ] The eyepiece then focuses all that light so you can see an image. The eyepiece magnifies the object by 30 times, compared to what your eyes normally see. 6 Other Tips Use a planisphere or star map to help locate objects in the night sky. Online planispheres and computer programs can help with planets. Dress warmly!It can get cold at night and you can't see well when you're shivering. Practice! [. . . ]