Celestron 20-60x 60mm UpClose Spotting Scope Zoom Refractor Manual (English, F - Page 2
Observing with your Spotting Scope
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Optional Tripod For extra steady views or for doing photography, it is recommended that you use a medium/heavy duty photo/video tripod. Using the Rubber Eyecup The zoom eyepiece includes a soft rubber eyecup for eyeglass wearers. Fold down the rubber eyecup to observe the full field of view when wearing eyeglasses. If you do not wear eyeglasses, leave the rubber eyecup in the up position. Before Looking Through Your Spotting Scope --- A Word of Caution! Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with your spotting scope. Permanent eye damage may result. Observing with your Spotting Scope Rotate the zoom eyepiece (see below) to its lowest power (15x for the 50mm spotter and 20x for the 60mm) as it will be easier to locate the object you want to observe. You can rotate the magnification ring around the zoom eyepiece to change the power level of the spotting scope. Refocus as needed. The brightest and widest field of view will always be at the lowest power. Focusing To focus, slowly rotate the focuser knob until the image in the eyepiece is clear and sharp. Refocusing is usually required if the power is changed. If you feel the focus knob no longer moves any further (in either direction), then you have reached the end of the travel range -- don't try to force it to go further but you should refocus by turning in the opposite direction. Once an image is in focus, turn the knob counterclockwise to focus on a closer object and clockwise for a more distant object. Photography with Digital Cameras You can use a digital camera to take photos with your spotting scope. Celestron offers a Universal Digital Camera Adapter (Model # 93626) which makes it easy to attach a digital camera to your spotting scope. Follow your cameras instructions for exposure information, etc. You will have to experiment to get the settings correct. Maintenance To protect your spotting scope when not being used, put on all lens covers to keep the optics clean and then put the scope in the soft carrying case and then in the aluminum case. If your optics need cleaning, use an optics cleaning kit and follow the instructions. Specifications Model Aperture Focal Length - mm Magnification (Power) Angular Field of View Linear Field of View @ 1000yds. Eye Relief - mm Near Focus Coatings Waterproof Length Weight Note: # 52228 50mm (2") 303 15-45x 2.5º @ 15x, 1.3º @ 45x 130ft.@ 15x, 65ft.@ 45x 15 @ 15x, 11 @ 45x 19ft. (5.8m) Fully Coated Yes 10.6" (270mm) 18oz. (500gr) All specifications subject # 52229 60mm (2.4") 341 20-60x 2.5º @ 20x, 1.3º @ 60x 130ft.@ 20x, 65ft.@ 60x 15 @ 20x, 11 @ 20x 29ft. (8.8m) Fully Coated Yes 13.6" (345mm) 23oz. (650gr) to change without notice Warranty Your Spotting Scope has the Celestron No Fault Limited Lifetime Warranty for the U.S.A. and Canadian customers. For complete details of eligibility and for warranty information on customers in other countries visit the Celestron website. 2835 Columbia St. Torrance, California 90503 U.S.A. www.celestron.com ©2008 All Rights Reserved Printed in China