How to Align the Red Dot Finder on a Sky-Watcher SK MAK Maksutov-Cassegrain Spotting Scope

The red-dot finder is a zero-magnification pointing tool that allows you to get a sharper image whenever you view objects through your telescope. Before using it, however, you must align the finder with the main scope. Here's how.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Sky-Watcher SKMAK series telescope

1. Open the battery cover on the finder. If you recently have purchased the telescope, remove the plastic shipping cover from the battery.
2. Rotate the brightness-control dial (on rear-left of the viewer) until it clicks. You've just turned on the finder. Adjust the brightness.
3. Place a low-powered eyepiece into the telescope's focuser.
4. Turn the telescope toward a bright object until the object appears in the center of the field of view.
5. Look through the sight tube. If the red dot is positioned directly over the object, the finder is aligned. If not, proceed to the next step.
6. Use the azimuth-control dial (to the left of the sight tube) and the altitude-control dial (on the underside of the finder) to move the red dot until it aligns with your object.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep both eyes open while viewing the object from the sight tube.
• Select an object that is more than 500 yards away from the telescope.

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