an object to view, it is very likely that you are using an eyepiece that is too powerful. To solve
this problem always start with the lowest power eyepiece first, and only insert the higher
power eyepiece after you have located an object.
3)
When I use my high-power eyepiece, everything looks much darker. Why?
As magnification in a telescope increases, brightness diminishes. Conversely, brightness
increases when magnification is reduced. If an image appears too dark or unclear, use a
lower-powered eyepiece. Views of small, bright objects are superior to those of large, dark, or
blurry ones! Atmospheric conditions, air currents, as well as light and air pollution also affect
viewing quality.
4)
As I look through my telescope, objects in the sky appear to move. Why is that?
The constant rotation of the Earth makes things appear to move.Lower-power eyepieces will
reduce this effect of movement considerably and allow you to observe an object for a longer
duration before you have to readjust your telescope.
Parts of your 60360 Telescope:
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a precision-crafted telescope. With proper care and
handling of your telescope, you will enjoy the pleasure of looking at nature's wondrous sights
through the eye of this instrument for many years.
The F60360 has been designed to provide views of the moon's craters, Jupiter' s major moons,
and Saturn's rings, in addition to dozens of galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae.
As a terrestrial (land )telescope, the F60360 delivers great views of mountains, valleys, and
many other features of the world around us. You can also use the F60360 to study animals and
landscapes at a distance. To obtain the best performance from your telescope, please read this
manual carefully and completely.
ASSEMBLY
1)
Carefully remove all parts from the cardboard cartons and lay them on a table or on the
floor in order to take an inventory of all the pieces. Keep your box for storage or in case
you ever need to ship your telescope.
2)
Spread the three legs of the tabletop tripod apart until they lock into place.
3)
Attach the telescope to the tripod by inserting the ¼" x 20 bolt on the top of the tripod
into the threaded hole on the underside of the telescope tube. Tighten this bolt by turning
the knurled plastic knob on thetripod(see Fig.1).
4)
Remove the screw, install the star finder as shown in the figure, and lock the
screw(see Fig.2).
5)
Install one of the two lenses included (F=6mm and F=20mm) into focus tube and
secure it by tightening the screw. Make sure not to over tighten it. For easy viewing ,you
can first in tall the Diagonal Periscope Viewer into the Focus Tube(see Fig.3).
(Fig.1) (Fig.2) (Fig.3)
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you will need information about their times of visibility. An astronomy magazine will give you the
locations of the planets as they change position from month to month.
The Internet is also an excellent source of information, offering star charts, maps, and more! The
popular and more familiar constellations often provide the easiest landmarks to help find the
planet's locations and paths of orbit Most people have looked up at the sky at night and seen
some of the planets without even realizing it. A planet looks like a bright star but does not twinkle
like a star does; it looks like a tiny ball. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are the easiest planets
to view. Mercury is dimmer, usually below the horizon, and more challenging to find.
Each of the planets provides interesting views. Venus is covered with clouds so all that is
visible is an extremely bright light, the brightest next to the moon. However, Venus, like the
moon, goes through phases. As it travels around the sun, different areas of its surface are
illuminated, producing crescent shapes of varying sizes. Mars is the red planet. When it is
above the horizon, it is noticeably red and stands out like a beacon in the night sky. The
apparent brightness of Mars varies as the planet orbits around the sun and throughout its
period of visibility, it will look brighter or dimmer depending on its distance from Earth.
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and the second brightest next to Venus.
Jupiter has many moons, four of which are often visible through your telescope when viewing
conditions permit. As you watch them throughout the evening, you will see that they change
position relative to each other and to Jupiter. It is possible with careful planning to actually
see one of the moons disappear either in front of or behind Jupiter as it orbits around the
planet. Another great feature of Jupiter is its cloud belt. Jupiter is alive with weather activity
and its clouds have formed over time into belts.
Saturn, the second largest planet, is not as bright as Jupiter and so its moons are not as
visible through small telescopes. The large rings that encircle Saturn are spectacular to
observe, however. The planet and its rings appear pale yellow.
Beyond our solar system there are many more objects to be found. Galaxies, nebulae, and
star clusters abound!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1)
How far can I see?
If you stand outside and look up at the night sky on a clear evening, you can see hundreds of
stars without the aid of your telescope. The telescope is a light-gathering instrument that
magnifies the view–providing significantly more detail and unveiling more stars, nebulae, and
celestial objects. With the aid of a telescope, you will be able to enjoy exciting views of Saturn's
rings, Jupiter's major moons, the Orion Nebula, and much more.
2)
Why can't I see anything through my telescope?
lf you see only gray or black when looking through your telescope, even after searching for
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