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5) Turn the tightening knob on the tripod mount clockwise until it stops. The telescope is now securely attached

to the tripod.

6) Loosen the small chrome screw on the side of the focus tube by turning it

counterclockwise. Insert the shiny chrome end of the diagonal mirror into the focus

tube so that the opposite open end is facing upward. Tighten the small chrome screw

on the side of the focus tube to hold the diagonal mirror securely in position.

(Picture #4)

7) Loosen the small chrome screw located on the side of the diagonal mirror by turning it

counterclockwise.

8) Insert the low power eyepiece marked “H20mm” into the diagonal mirror. Tighten the

small chrome set screw by turning it clockwise to hold the eyepiece securely in place.

(Picture #5)

THE ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT

This telescope is fitted with an Altazimuth mount. “Altitude" refers to the vertical, or “up and down” movement of the

telescope, while "Azimuth" refers to the horizontal, or “side-to side” movement.