Meade Instruments Infinity 70AZ - Manual (Page 7)

SUN WARNING
NEVER USE YOUR TELESCOPE
TO LOOK AT THE SUN!
LOOKING AT OR NEAR THE SUN WILL CAUSE
INSTANT AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO YOUR
EYE. EYE DAMAGE IS OFTEN PAINLESS, SO
THERE IS NO WARNING TO THE OBSERVER THAT
DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE.
DO NOT POINT THE TELESCOPE OR ITS VIEW-
FINDER AT OR NEAR THE SUN. DO NOT LOOK
THROUGH THE TELESCOPE OR ITS VIEWFINDER
AS IT IS MOVING. CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS
HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION WHILE OBSERVING.
motion control (16) to make smooth and
precise movements as you can follow
(or “track”) an object vertically as it moves
in the eyepiece.
4. To use the slow motion control feature(16)
aim the telescope at an object and tighten
the control knobs(5). Then lock the
altitude lock knob(11) and rotate the slow
motion control(16) to follow the target in
the vertical direction.
THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE
We have one very important rule that
you should always follow when using
your telescope:
Have Fun!
Have a good time when you’re observing.
You may not know everything that there is to
know about a telescope or what all the sights
in the universe are, but that’s OK. Just point
and observe at first.
You will enjoy your telescope even more as
you learn more about it. But don’t be scared
off by difficult terms or complicated proce-
dures. Don’t panic! Just relax and enjoy your
scope.
You will begin to grow and learn more about
astronomy the more you observe. Browse the
internet or go to the library and read some
books about the stars and planets. Read
about astronomers of old. Many of them had
telescopes no bigger than the one you are
using right now. Galileo, who is one of the first
astronomers to use a telescope, discovered
four of the moons of Jupiter with a telescope
about the same size as yours (and his
didn’t even focus very well!).
OBSERVING
Observe during the daytime: Try out your
telescope during the daytime at first. It is
easier to learn how it operates and how to
observe when it is light.
Pick out an easy object to observe: A dis-
tant mountain, a large tree, a lighthouse or
skyscraper make excellent targets. Point the
optical tube so it lines up with your object.
Unlock the lock knobs: To move the tele-
scope, you will need to unlock the horizontal
(6) and vertical (5 & 11) lock knobs (just
rotate to unlock or lock; when locking, only
tighten to a “firm feel,” do not over tighten).
THE MEADE 4M COMMUNITY
You haven’t just bought a telescope, you have em-
barked on an astronomy adventure that never ends.
Share the journey with others by accepting your free
membership in the 4M community of astronomers.
Go to www.Meade4M.com to activate your membership
today.
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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.