Meade Infinity 70mm User Manual - Page 7

motion control (16) to make smooth and precise movements as you can follow (or "track") an object vertically as it moves in the eyepiece. 4. To use the slow motion control feature(16) aim the telescope at an object and tighten the control knobs(5). Then lock the altitude lock knob(11) and rotate the slow motion control(16) to follow the target in the vertical direction. THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE We have one very important rule that you should always follow when using your telescope: Have Fun! SUN WARNING NEVER USE YOUR 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. dures. Don't panic! Just relax and enjoy your scope. Have a good time when you're observing. You may not know everything that there is to know about a telescope or what all the sights in the universe are, but that's OK. Just point and observe at first. You will enjoy your telescope even more as you learn more about it. But don't be scared off by difficult terms or complicated proce- You will begin to grow and learn more about astronomy the more you observe. Browse the internet or go to the library and read some books about the stars and planets. Read about astronomers of old. Many of them had telescopes no bigger than the one you are using right now. Galileo, who is one of the first astronomers to use a telescope, discovered four of the moons of Jupiter with a telescope Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving. about the same size as yours (and his didn't even focus very well!). 5 OBSERVING Observe during the daytime: Try out your telescope during the daytime at first. It is easier to learn how it operates and how to observe when it is light. Pick out an easy object to observe: A distant mountain, a large tree, a lighthouse or skyscraper make excellent targets. Point the optical tube so it lines up with your object. Unlock the lock knobs: To move the telescope, you will need to unlock the horizontal (6) and vertical (5 & 11) lock knobs (just rotate to unlock or lock; when locking, only tighten to a "firm feel," do not over tighten). THE MEADE 4M COMMUNITY You haven't just bought a telescope, you have embarked on an astronomy adventure that never ends. Share the journey with others by accepting your free membership in the 4M community of astronomers. Go to www.Meade4M.com to activate your membership today.