2007-06-10 21:20:17 · 6 answers · asked by Taoo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
You point it at an object, such as the moon, find it in the eye piece, focus it for your eyes. Then you can adjust the finder scope so you can find smaller objects.
If it's an alt-azumith you simply move it up and down (al) or sideways (azumith). If it has a star finder you need to find three stars (not the moon or planets) that are known and tell it. Then it will find others on command.
If it's an equitorial, you have to set up the equitorial for the degrees where you are (consult the internet to find out your latitude in degrees) and then position that angled post towards the North star (if you point the tube along that position you should see the north star in your spotting scope and as your turn the axis it will stay there. If it moves you need to reposition the mount a little left or right).
Once you have that set up you have to move the scope along the two axis and you can find stars using setting circles or a star finder set two three objects.
Almost all refractors have right angle prisms which fit into the tube. The eyepieces goes into that prism. If you have a barlow it goes into the tube first and then the diagnol prism goes into the back side of the barlow.
2007-06-11 00:36:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very broad question, and this is probably not the best place to get a reliable answer to it. To answer it in detail, I'd need to know the make and model of telescope, and what you want to use it for. It should have come with a manual, but, if the manual is missing, you can probably download a copy from the manufacturer's web site. Your local astronomy club may be able to help you.
2007-06-11 01:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by GeoffG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This type of telescope enlarges images by using lenses, the lenses must be adjustable to the extent that they can be moved closer or farther from from each other in order to achieve the best magnification and the telescope has be kept rock steady.
2007-06-14 09:54:02 · answer #3 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally just like a reflector, but without the collimation.
Always start with the lowest powered eyepiece and work your way up if you wish.
2007-06-13 21:13:01 · answer #4 · answered by minuteblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to search in google serach and you will find a good link or you can try even google book search.
2007-06-10 21:22:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Missing from all the answers so far...
NEVER POINT IT AT THE SUN.
BLINDNESS WILL RESULT.
PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION IN THIS MATTER.
2007-06-11 02:19:26 · answer #6 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋