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The Finderscope is a tool mounted on a telescope to help you target an astronomical object. It is also called a Red Dot Finder. The Finderscope does not have high magnification power but is equipped with variable brightness control, azimuth ... more »
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The Finderscope is a tool mounted on a telescope to help you target an astronomical object. It is also called a Red Dot Finder. The Finderscope does not have high magnification power but is equipped with variable brightness control, azimuth ... more »
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The Sky-Watcher SK804AZ3 is an air-spaced, multi-coated objective refractor with great image performance and is both portable and sturdy. Finderscope is a tool mounted on the telescope to help you target an astronomical object. It is also called ... more »
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The Finderscope is a pointing tool in the Sky-Watcher SK909AZ3 refractor telescope. It looks like a mini telescope mounted on the main one. It can locate the objects in the sky, but it has only small magnifying power. The Finderscope is usually ... more »
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Attaching the handbox holder to the telescope is one step in setting up your telescope. By following these directions, you will be able to accomplish this step in the process... more »
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The MicroFocuser #1209 by Meade is a great addition to your Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. It keeps your image centered on your CCD chip even when you're making substantial focusing adjustments. This added benefit also means that you'll never ... more »
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The MicroFocuser #1209 by Meade is a great addition to your Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. The MicroFocuser allows you to keep your image centered in your CCD chip while you dial in the exact focus you're looking for. Follow these steps to install ... more »
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Attaching the telescope to the tripod represents the final part of the initial tripod set up. Follow these steps and you'll be ready to scan the stars... more »
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Follow these steps to attach the mounting arm while assembling your Meade SDX-125C Altazimuth-Cassegrain telescope. Be sure to follow the directions in order... more »
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In order to use your Meade DS-2000 Series Reflecting Telescope you need to set assemble the Tripod first. Here are some simple steps that tell you how to attach the Mounting Arm to the Tripod... more »
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Attaching the optical tube is one step in assembling your Celestron Firstscope 76EQ Telescope. Here's how... more »
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The Meade 12 inch lightbridge truss tube dobsonian telescope comes equipped with a red dot finder instead of the traditional crosshair configuration of other telescopes. The red dot finder allows for a simpler alignment procedure for the ... more »
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A Meade 8-inch LightBridge truss tube Dobsonian telescope is a great system to view the stars with at any time of night. You'll be able to see virtually any of the stars in the sky. Rather than the traditional crosshair configuration, it comes ... more »
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The Meade Lightbridge Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope comes equipped with a red dot finder instead of the traditional crosshair configuration of other telescopes. The red dot finder allows for a simpler alignment procedure. Attaching the finder ... more »
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You must attach the telescope tube of the Sky-Watcher SK 804 tabletop telescope to the mount before you can use it. Here's how... more »
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The Sky-Watcher SK1025AZ3 is a 102 mm telescope that allows you to get a better view of distant objects. It is a portable multi-coated achromatic refractor telescope with a tube dimension of 12 by 50 cm. It has an altitude (up and down) and ... more »
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You can attach a Sky-Watcher SK1206AZ3 Short Tube Refractor Telescope to its mount in two ways. The telescope can be attached with or without a multi-function plate. Here’s how you can attach the Sky-Watcher SK1206AZ3 Short Tube Refractor ... more »
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The Sky-Watcher SK707AZ2 Refractor Telescope is considered a lightweight and sturdy model for viewing different objects. Mounting a telescope is the most important task of the assembly. Be sure that you follow these steps... more »
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A mount is the most vital component of a telescope. It assists in tracking the motion of moving stars or other moving objects in the sky. To attain maximum results, the telescope main tube has to be attached to the mount in an apt manner. ... more »
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The Sky-Watcher SK909AZ3 telescope is a great choice for beginners. It is lightweight and sturdy. This telescope features slow motion horizontal and vertical control. You need to check whether the telescope assembly has come with or without a ... more »
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The Smartfinder or LNT Module provides an easier way to initially sight objects than the main telescope eyepiece, which has a narrower field of view. You may blink the red dot off and on... more »
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The Smartfinder or LNT Module makes it easier to sight the objects you want. No longer do you have to rely upon the narrower field of view of the main telescope eyepiece. Just blink the red dot off and on. Follow these steps to use your ... more »
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Attaching the spreader bar to the tripod is part of the initial tripod set up. You can accomplish this in a few easy steps... more »
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The telescope’s fork mount attaches directly to the field tripod. The telescope in this way is mounted in an “Altazimuth” (“Altitude-Azimuth,” or “vertical-horizontal”) format. The telescope in this configuration moves along vertical and ... more »
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Attaching the Star Pointer Finderscope is one step in assembling your telescope. Follow these steps, and you will have the task accomplished in no time!.. more »