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11.2 Disposal of the viewnder
The viewfinder is classed as Electrical or Electronic
equipment so please ensure that at the end of the life of
this product it is disposed of correctly following the local
authority requirements. It must not be disposed of with
household waste.
Fulfill your statutory obligations and contribute to the
protection of the environment.
11.3 Disposal of the battery
The red dot viewfinder contains a 3V Lithium coin battery
which cannot be disposed of with normal household
waste. It should be returned to the manufacturer for
disposal or recycled elsewhere following your local
regulations.
Remove the Lithium battery from the red dot viewfinder
before disposal. Protect the used lithium battery against
potential short circuits by covering the poles with
adhesive tape.
11.4 Disposal of the packaging material
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do
not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste,
but make sure they are collected for recycling. Contact your local waste-
disposal facility or environmental authority for information on the proper
disposal.
12. TIP’S
Picking a place to observe
Where you place your telescope when observing is dependent upon your
unique situation, but if you have a choice, follow these suggestions:
• Find a level or near level spot.
• Choose grass or dirt whenever possible.
• Stay away from decks or other elevated surfaces. They vibrate when
you walk on them and will shake your telescope and therefore, the
image.
• Never look across or over objects that are producing heatwaves. This
includes asphalt parking lots on hot summer days or building rooftops.
It will take a while before the surface stops radiating heat, which
distorts the air and therefore, the image.
• Try to stay away from sources of light. Turn off your porch lights, and
if you are friendly with your neighbors, ask them to turn theirs off as
well.
• Pick a location with the widest view of the sky you can find. In wooded
areas and those with lots of tall buildings, this can be a challenge.
General Observing
When working with a telescope, there are a few things to remember to ensure
you get the best possible image.
• Never look through window glass. Glass found in household windows
is optically imperfect, and as a result, may vary in thickness from one
part of a window to the next. This inconsistency can and will affect
the ability to focus your telescope. In most cases, you will not be able
to achieve a truly sharp image, while in some cases you may see a
double image. An open window can be even worse, because warmer
indoor air will escape out the window, causing turbulence which also
affects images. Astronomy is an outdoor activity.
• If you wear corrective lenses (specifically glasses), you may want to
remove them when observing with an eyepiece attached to the
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