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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Store the telescope indoors in a dry place. A garage is ideal; it will keep the optics near the ambient outdoor temperature so the optics won't take as long to acclimate. Keep the dust cover on the front of the telescope and the cover cap on the focuser when the telescope is not in use. Otherwise, dust and particles can accumulate on the optics. If the telescope is wet from dew, dry the exterior of the telescope tube and base with a towel prior to storage. While a small amount of water on the exterior of the tube and base won't harm the telescope, storing it wet long-term could cause corrosion or water damage. The wooden base has sealed melamine surfaces. Still, water can seep into cracks if left wet during storage. It is normal for some dust and particles to accumulate on the primary mirror over time. They will not have any effect on optical performance. However, if the primary mirror gets excessively dirty, you should clean it. To clean the primary mirror: 1. Remove the primary mirror cell from the telescope tube by removing the screws on the tube just above the mirror cell (Figure 23). You'll need the Phillips head screwdriver to do this. 2. Carefully pull the mirror cell off of the tube. 3. The mirror surface is now exposed for cleaning. We recommend leaving the primary mirror in its cell during cleaning. 4. Use a blower bulb and optics cleaning brush to remove larger particles and dust. In some instances, this will be all the cleaning necessary. 5. To remove marks and oils, use lens cleaning fluid and lens cleaning tissue to clean the mirror surface. Apply the fluid to the tissue and gently wipe the mirror surface. Use radial strokes (i.e. from the center of the mirror to the edge). Use a new tissue for every wipe. Avoid rubbing; this typically just spreads oils around instead of removing them. 6. Once the mirror is clean, reinstall the mirror cell into the telescope tube and replace the screws. The secondary mirror will not get dirty often, as its optical surface is pointed downward. However, if it does require cleaning, it can be cleaned in the same manner as the primary mirror. You do not need to remove the secondary mirror from the telescope to clean it. Point the telescope horizontally during cleaning to prevent anything from falling onto the primary mirror. You may clean the exposed optical surfaces of your eyepieces in the same manner described above. Figure 23: To remove the primary mirror from the telescope tube for cleaning, first remove the screws located just above the mirror cell. ENGLISH I 17