Meade Instruments Wilderness Spotting Scope - Manual (Page 2)

• Indoor Viewing vs. Outdoor Viewing: Although you may
casually observe through an open or closed window, the best
observing is always done outdoors. Temperature differences
between inside and outside air, and the low quality of window
glass can blur images through the spotting scope.
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Parts
The following parts are included with the spotting scope:
• The spotting scope optical tube, with lens covers.
• Soft carry case
Assembly Instructions
1. To attach the Meade Wilderness spotting scope to a tripod first
align the spotting scope mounting platform so that it is posi-
tioned over the mounting screw in the tripod pan head.
2. Attach the tube to the mounting platform by turning the mount-
ing screw counterclockwise. Tighten to a firm feel.
3. Remove the dust cap from tube and remove the eyepiece cap
from the eyepiece. Be sure to replace the dust caps after each
session.
Controls
• Focus Knob: Look into the eyepiece and rotate the focus knob
in either direction to focus on an object.
• Zoom: Rotate the zoom control to zoom in or out on an object;
then use the focus knob to refine the focus.
Thread
mounting screw
into mounting
platform
Camera Adapter
Your Meade zoom spotting scope includes a convenient, easy to
use camera adapter. The adapter is designed to be used with a
T-Mount (not included) that is dedicated to work with your camera’s
interchangeable lens mount.
Screw the camera adapter over the zoom eyepiece as shown
above.
Then thread on your camera’s dedicated T-Mount on to the Meade
camera adapter as shown above.
Attach your camera to the T-Mount. Note that depending on how
your T-Mount threads onto the camera adapter, you may need
to adjust the alignment of your camera. Consult your T-Mount
instructions for details.
Thread camera
adapter over
zoom eyepiece Thread T-Mount
(not included)
on to camera
adapter