Answers To Commonly Asked Questions, Troubleshooting Guide

	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.	Where do I find the Telescope Focal Length	∙ The telescope focal length is the same focal length as
		the objective focal length. For this telescope it is
		900mm. Telescope focal lengths range from 450mm
		to 1000mm on Bausch & Lomb, Bushnell and Jason
		telescopes. Typical	focal lengths	are	600mm,
		700mm, and 900 (Jason); 450, 750 and 910
		(Bushnell); 900, 910 and 1000 for Bausch & Lomb.

4.	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.

5.	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 any 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 Rack & Pinion Focusing Mechanism (3) to bring the object you are trying to view into focus