Meade NG70-SM Instruction Manual - Page 7

different ways. 1. To move the telescope to an object, simply move the telescope tube in the horizontal and/or vertical plane until it is centered in the red dot viewfinder. The object will now be in the eyepiece of the telescope. 2. Once an object is found, you can then use the slow motion controls [5,12] to make smooth and precise movements as you follow (or "track") an object as it moves in the eyepiece. 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. OBSERVING 5 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. You will enjoy your telescope even more as you learn more about it. But don't be scared off by difficult terms or complicated procedures. Don't panic! Just relax and enjoy your scope. THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE We have one very important rule that you should always follow when using your telescope: Have Fun! 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 CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION WHILE OBSERVING. in the universe are, but that's OK. Just point and observe at first. You will begin to grow and learn more about astronomy the more you observe. Go to the library and read some books about the stars and planets. Read about astronomers of old. Many of them had telescope 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 about the same size as yours (and his didn't even focus very well!). Use the red dot viewfinder: If you have not done so, align the viewfinder (2) with the telescope's eyepiece (1) as described earlier. Look through the viewfinder until you can see the object. It will be easier to locate an 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.org to activate your membership today. 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.