Aligning the
StarPointer
The StarPointer red dot fi nderscope is one of
the most important parts of your telescope.
Although the StarSense Explorer app will
locate and center objects for you, having the
StarPointer properly aligned will help you align
the app to the telescope.
The fi rst time you
assemble your telescope, you need to align
the fi nder to the telescope's main optics. It's
best to do this during the day. *
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3. LOOK THROUGH FINDERSCOPE
Pull the battery protection tab out of the StarPointer
and turn it on to maximum brightness using the on/
off knob. Look through the StarPointer and locate
the red dot.
Congratulations! Your telescope is now set up
and you are ready to explore the cosmos.
telescope outside, insert your 32mm eyepiece, remove the lens cap, insert your
smartphone into the holder, and launch the StarSense Explorer app. The tutorial
in the app will walk you through the steps to fi nd your fi rst astronomical target.
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SOLAR WARNING:
Never attempt to view the Sun through any telescope without a proper solar fi lter.
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1. CHOOSE A TARGET
Take the telescope outside during the day and
fi nd an easily recognizable object, such as a
streetlight, car license plate or sign. The object
should be as far away as possible, but at least a
quarter mile away.
*SOLAR WARNING! Never attempt to
view the Sun through any telescope without
a proper solar fi lter!
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ON/OFF KNOB
4. ADJUST THE FINDERSCOPE
Without moving the telescope, use the two
adjustment knobs to move the red dot until it
appears over the same object you are observing
in the telescope's 32mm eyepiece.
Take the
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FOCUS KNOBS
2. CENTER THE TARGET IN THE EYEPIECE
Look through the telescope using the 32mm
eyepiece. Move the telescope until the object you
chose lies in the center of the view. If the image is
blurry, gently turn the focus knobs until it comes
into sharp focus.
NOTE: The image in your telescope may appear
inverted. This is perfectly normal in an
astronomical telescope.
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5. YOUR FINDERSCOPE IS NOW ALIGNED!
It should not require realignment unless it is
bumped or dropped. Now, when you look through
the StarPointer, the red dot will indicate where the
telescope is pointing. Don't forget to turn off the
red dot when you are fi nished to conserve battery.
WARNING: KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Examine devices and make sure the battery compartment is correctly
secured, e.g., that the screw or other mechanical fastener is tightened.
• Do not use if compartment is not secure.
• Dispose of used button batteries immediately and safely. Flat batteries
can still be dangerous.
• Tell others about the risk associated with button batteries and how to
keep their children safe.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
• The included battery is not rechargeable.
• Only use the battery as originally intended to avoid a short circuit.
Connecting the conductive material directly to the battery's positive
and negative sides will cause a short circuit.
• Do not use a damaged battery.
• Do not store the battery in an extremely cold or hot environment. Doing
so can reduce battery life.
• When replacing the battery, refer to the instruction manual and ensure
the positive and negative sides are oriented correctly.
• Do not put the battery in fire.
• Dispose of the battery according to local regulations.
32MM EYEPIECE