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Observing Tips
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How the ExploraScope Works
The ExploraScope is a reflector type telescope, using two mirrors
Magnified Image
to gather and focus light at the eyepiece. This type of telescope
has the advantage of a more compact size for a given aperture.
Primary
Eyepiece
Mirror
The diameter of a telescope's aperture, or opening, is what
determines its ability to see faint objects far away. Magnification
power is determined by the eyepiece. Celestron offers other
eyepieces for your ExploraScope to increase the magnification or
increase the field of view at lower magnifications. Please see the
optional accessories section.
Secondary
Mirror
To remove the eyepiece, rotate the focuser clockwise until the
eyepiece is fully extended. Rotate the chrome eyepiece barrel
counterclockwise until the eyepiece is removed.
Using Your ExploraScope
You may set the ExploraScope and observe by swiveling it on its
base, or you can attach it to a tripod using the included tripod
adapter. You may also simply hold the scope by the handles in
your hands or on your lap. For celestial viewing, the stability
provided by the base or a tripod are helpful since distant stars
and planets can take time to locate and can move easily out of
the field of view. For terrestrial observations holding the scope
may work better since you can more easily point to the horizon
and follow moving objects.
To view an object, simply point and look through the eyepiece.
To focus, slowly rotate the focuser until the image in the eyepiece
is clear and sharp. To focus on an object that is closer than your
current target, turn the focusing knob clockwise. For more
distant objects, turn the focusing knob counter clockwise.