Instruction Manual Telestar 60AZ-A 60mm (2.
WARNING: NEVER USE A TELESTAR 60AZ-A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN! LOOKING AT OR NEAR THE SUN WILL CAUSE INSTANT AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO YOUR EYE. EYE DAMAGE IS OFTEN PAINLESS, SO THERE IS NO WARNING TO THE OBSERVER THAT DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE. DO NOT POINT THE TELESCOPE OR ITS VIEWFINDER AT OR NEAR THE SUN. DO NOT LOOK THROUGH THE TELESCOPE OR ITS VIEWFINDER AS IT IS MOVING. CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION WHILE OBSERVING.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Altazimuth Mount Movements and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Viewfinder Focusing and Alignment . . . . . . . . . . .
1 24 2 3 5 22 14 4 18 13 15 23 16 17 10 21 6 11 7 26 12 8 A 12 9 3 C B 24 19 8 20 2 20 25 Figure 1: Telestar 60AZ-A Altazimuth Refracting Telescope Inset A: Accessory Tray Mounting Bolt Hole; Inset B: Tripod Leg; Inset C: Viewfinder Assembly 1. Eyepiece 2. Viewfinder 3. Viewfinder collimation screws 4. Optical tube assembly 5. Vertical lock knobs 6. Horizontal lock knob 7. Tripod legs 8. Leg brace supports 9. Leg brace 10. Mount base attachment 11.
INTRODUCTION Before you begin, we urge you to take a few minutes to completely read this manual so that you can get the best use of the equipment. This manual details the set-up, operation, specifications and optional accessories of the Telestar 60-AZ-A altazimuth refracting telescope. Designed for both astronomical and terrestrial observing, the Telestar 60-AZ-A will be your companion in exploring a universe of celestial and earthly objects. STANDARD EQUIPMENT (Refer to Fig.
11. Insert the diagonal mirror (13, Fig. 1) into the focuser drawtube (15, Fig. 1) and the MA 25mm eyepiece (1, Fig. 1) into the diagonal mirror. Tighten the respective thumbscrews to a firm feel. 12. The telescope is now completely assembled. To move the telescope and point it from one object to another, first slightly loosen one of the chrome-lock (star-shaped) knobs (5, Fig. 1) which serve as a vertical lock, then loosen the azimuth (horizontal) lock (6, Fig. 1).
3. If you are observing an astronomical object (the Moon, a planet, star, etc.) you will notice that the object will begin to move slowly through the telescopic field of view. This movement is caused by the rotation of the Earth and makes an object appear to be moving in the telescope’s field of view. To keep astronomical objects centered in the field, simply move the telescope on one or both of its axes (vertical and/or horizontal) as appropriate.
For example, if you are using a 25mm eyepiece, the resulting power will be: Power = 700mm ÷ 25mm = 28X. For example, if you are using a 9mm eyepiece, the resulting power will be: Power = 700mm ÷ 9mm = 78X. The purpose of a Barlow lens is to increase the magnification possible with a given eyepiece. The 2x Barlow supplied with this telescope will double the normal eyepiece power. For example, the 25mm (28X) eyepiece, when used in conjunction with the 2x Barlow lens, yields 56X.
