Meade Instruments Infinity 70AZ - Manual (Page 15)

often the best view is with lower magnifica-
tion value!
TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELESCOPE
Your telescope is a precision optical instru-
ment designed for a lifetime of rewarding
viewing. It will rarely, if ever, require factory
servicing or maintenance. Follow these
guidelines to keep your telescope in the best
condition:
• Avoid cleaning the telescope’s lenses. A
little dust on the front surface of the tele-
scope’s correcting lens will not cause loss
of image quality.
• When absolutely necessary, dust on the
front lens should be removed with very
gentle strokes of a camel hair brush or
blown off with an ear syringe (available at
most pharmacies).
• Fingerprints and organic materials on the
front lens may be removed with a solution
of 3 parts distilled water to 1 part isopro-
pyl alcohol. You may also add 1 drop of
biodegradable dishwashing soap per pint
of solution. Use soft, white facial tissues
and make short, gentle strokes. Change
tissues often.
CAUTION: Do not use scented or lotioned
tissues or damage could result to the optics.
DO NOT use a commercial photographic
lens cleaner.
CHANGING THE VIEWFINDER BATTERY
If the viewfinder red dot does not illumi-
nate, verify the viewfinder is on by rotating
the knob below the viewfinder lens clock-
wise. If the red dot does not illuminate, the
battery may need replacing.
To replace the battery, press the left side
of the viewfinder housing labeled “push”.
The battery compartment will slide out on
the right side of the viewfinder (see Fig.
6). Replace the battery with a Lithium
CR2032 battery with the positive side up.
Then push the battery compartment back
into the viewfinder and power on.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Additional Eyepieces (1.25” barrel
diameter): For higher or lower
magnifications with the telescopes that
accommodate 1.25” eyepieces, Meade
Series 4000 Super Plössl eyepieces,
Fig. 6
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Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.
JOIN AN ASTRONOMY CLUB, ATTEND A STAR
PARTY
One of the best ways to increase your knowledge of
astronomy is to join an astronomy club. Check your
local newspaper, school, library, or telescope dealer/
store to find out if there’s a club in your area.
Many groups also hold regularly scheduled Star
Parties at which you can check out and observe
with many different telescopes and other pieces of
astronomical equipment. Magazines such as Sky and
Telescope and Astronomy print schedules for many
popular Star Parties around the United States and
Canada.
push here to open
battery compartment
CR2032
battery
battery
compartment