Meade Polaris 130mm User Manual - Page 18

high a power eyepiece is one of the most common mistakes made by new 16 astronomers. Dress Warm: Even on summer nights, the air can feel cool or cold as the night wears on. It is important to dress warm or to have a sweater, jacket, gloves, etc., nearby. Know your observing site: If possible, know the location where you will be observing. Pay attention to holes in the ground and other obstacles. Is it a location where wild animals, such as skunks, snakes, etc., may appear? Are there viewing obstructions such as tall trees, street lights, headlights and so forth? ASTRONOMY RESOURCES • The Meade 4M Community 27 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618 • Astronomical League Executive Secretary 5675 Real del Norte, Las Cruces, NM 88012 • The Astronomical Society of the Pacific 390 Ashton Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112 • The Planetary Society 65 North Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106 • International Dark-Sky Association, Inc. 3225 N. First Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719-2103 The best locations are dark locations, the darker the better. Deep space objects are easiest to see under dark skies. But it is still possible to observe even in a city. Surf the Web and visit your local library: The internet contains a huge amount of astronomical information, both for children and adults. Check out astronomy books from your library. Look for star charts-these are available on a monthly basis in Astronomy and Sky and Telescope magazines. HAVE A GOOD TIME, ASTRONOMY IS FUN! SPECIFICATIONS POLARIS 70 Optical tube design Refractor Optical tube focal length 900mm Objective lens diameter 70mm (2.8") Focal ratio f/12.9 Mount Small German Equatorial Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversable damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving. POLARIS 80 Optical tube design Refractor Optical tube focal length 900mm Objective lens diameter 80mm (3.1") Focal ratio f/11.3 Mount Small German Equatorial POLARIS 90 Optical tube design Refractor Optical tube focal length 900mm Objective lens diameter 90mm (3.5") Focal ratio f/10 Mount Large German Equatorial POLARIS 114 Optical tube design Reflector Optical tube focal length 900mm Primary mirror diameter 114mm (4.5") Focal ratio f/7.9 Mount Large German Equatorial