Bausch & Lomb 78-0040 Telescope LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY, Answers To Commonly Asked Questions

polar axis. Rotate the telescope about the polar axis so that the Counterweight Shaft (7) is parallel to the ground (horizontal).

∙Loosen the Counterweight Lock Screw (located on the counterweight), and slide the Counterweight (6) along the shaft until the telescope remains stationary without drifting rotationally about the polar axis. Tighten the Counterweight Lock Screw, locking the Counterweight into position.

∙Now balance the telescope about the Declination Axis (3) . Loosen the declination lock screw and the Cradle Lock Screws so that the telescope can slide freely inside the Cradles. Slide the telescope up or down inside the rings until the telescope remains stationary without drifting rotationally about the Declination Axis. Tighten Cradle Lock Screws. The telescope is now balanced.

ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.	The image I see in the telescope is upside down and	∙ An upside-down and reversed	image	is	a	common
	reversed from right to left ?	characteristic of all refractor telescopes. Since telescopes are
		used for astronomical viewing orientation is not important.
		An erecting lens can be purchased separately that will allow
		you to see a “natural” image. The image in the finderscope
		will also be upside down and reversed.
2.	How do I determine the power my telescope ?	∙ The power of your telescope can be determine by dividing
		the focal length of the objective lens by the focal length of
		the eyepiece. The eyepiece focal	length	is	the	number
		printed on the eyepiece. (For example: 1000 ÷ 25 = 40X)
3.	What can I see with my telescope ?	∙ Telescopes with power ranging from 25X to 50X can be
		used to view Star Clusters and	Nebulae. 90X			to 120X
		telescope can view galaxies. Most planets can be seen at
		150X and higher.
4.	What do the numbers on the eyepiece mean ?	∙ The numbers on the eyepiece represents the “focal Length”
		of the eyepiece.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If after you have set-up your new telescope you are unable to see an objects, use this Quick Reference

guide to help you to understand the cause of the problem and quickly determine a remedy

1.I’ve completed the set-up yet I cannot see anything

∙Check to see if objective lens cover has been removed.

∙Try to view an object that is 200 or more yards away.

∙If there is more than one eyepiece included with the telescope, use the lowest power (highest number) eyepiece to begin viewing.

∙Use the focusing mechanism (16) to bring the object you are trying to view into focus

Telescope LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

Your telescope is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original owner. The Lifetime Limited Warranty is an expression of our confidence in the materials and mechanical workmanship of our products and is your assurance of a lifetime of dependable service.

If your telescope contains electrical components the electronic components are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year after the date of purchase.