KAMTS02PAKA User Manual
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1.2. kogan Y a j H Y USER MANUAL Telescope layout A 20mm Eyepiece B Focus Tube C Telescope Tube D Dew Shield E Diagonal Mirror F Focus Knob G Azimuth Lock Knob H Objective Lens Not in view I Altitude Lock Knob J Altazimuth Mount K Aluminum Tripod Leg L Tripod Supports WARNING NEVER aim your telescope at the sun or even close to the sun Instant and irreversible damage can occur Do not let children use any telescope without adult supervision Congratulations You are now the owner of a telescope With proper care and handling of your telescope you will have hours of fun looking at nature s wondrous sights for many years This telescope has been designed to show you the moon s craters Jupiter s major moons and even glimpses of Saturn s rings It also delivers great views of mountains valleys and many other subjects near and far in the world around us You can use your telescope as a terrestrial land telescope to study birds animals and landscapes at a distance To obtain the best performance from your new telescope please read this manual carefully and completely ASSEMBLY 1 Carefully remove all parts from the cardboard cartons and lay them on a table or floor in order to take an inventory of all the pieces Keep your box for storage or in case you ever need to ship your telescope 2 Spread the three legs of the table top tripod apart and gently press down on the
3. Optical components of a telescope get dirty over time Dirt or dust on a lens should be removed only with the utmost care A considerable amount of dirt or dust would have to accumulate on the optical surface before your view would be compromised 1 Keeping any dust caps on during storage and transport will reduce dust collection 2 Condensation may collect on the optical surfaces when the telescope is not in use Remove the dust caps and allow the moisture to evaporate naturally Point the telescope downwards to minimize the accumulation of airborne dust 3 Once all moisture has evaporated replace the dust caps 4 Filtered compressed air may be used to remove surface dust from lenses and mirrors Remove the dust cap and the dew shield Once removed point the can away from the lens and gently expel some air and any condensation or dust that has accumulated on the discharge tube Spray the lens or mirror with short bursts of air to carefully remove the dust particles DO NOT HOLD THE TRIGGER OF THE COMPRESSED AIR CAN FOR EXTENDED PERIODS BECAUSE PROPELLANT FROM THE CAN MIGHT ESCAPE AND DAMAGE THE OPTICAL SURFACE If after several attempts you cannot remove the particles take the telescope to an optical professional for cleaning If you keep the dust caps on your telescope when it is not in use and avoid handling the lenses or mirrors only minimal optical maintenance of your telescope should be required Extensive cleaning is usually only ne
4. center of the tripod supports until they lock into place Picture 1 Picture 1 3 Place the telescope tube over the altazimuth mount Lower the telescope tube onto the mount so that the plastic tongue on the mount slips into the bracket underneath the telescope tube Picture 2 Picture 2 4 One of the short bracket arms has a hexagonal shaped cutout around its opening Insert the nut from the altitude lock knob into this cutout Insert the altitude lock knob through the bracket and tongue as shown in Picture 3 Turn the altitude lock knob clockwise into this nut until it stops Picture 3 5 Turn the tightening Knob on the tripod mount clockwise until it stops The telescope is now securely attached to the tripod 6 Loosen the small chrome screw on the side of the focus tube by turning it counterclockwise Insert the shiny chrome end of the diagonal mirror into the focus tube so that the opposite open end is facing upward Tighten the small chrome screw on the side of the focus tube to hold the diagonal mirror securely in position Picture 4 Picture 4 7 Loosen the small chrome screw located on the side of the diagonal mirror by turning it counterclockwise 8 Insert the low power eyepiece marked H20mm into the diagonal mirror Tighten the small chrome set screw by turning it clockwise to hold the eyepiece securely in place Picture 5 Picture 5 THE ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT This te
5. stand outside and look up at the night sky on a clear evening you can see hundreds of stars with the unaided eye The telescope is a light gathering instrument which magnifies the view providing significantly more detail and unveiling more stars nebulae and celestial objects With the aid of a telescope you will be able to enjoy exciting views of Saturn s rings Jupiter s major moons the Orion Nebula and much more 2 Why can t see anything If you see only gray or black when looking through your telescope even after searching for an object to view it is very likely that you are using an eyepiece that is too powerful To solve this problem Always start with the lowest power eyepiece first and only insert the higher power eyepiece after you have found an object Also be sure to remove the dust cap from the lens 3 When I use my high power eyepiece everything looks much darker Why As magnification in a telescope increases brightness diminishes Conversely brightness increases when magnification is reduced If an image appears too dark or unclear use a lower powered eyepiece Views of small bright objects are better than those of large dark or blurry ones Atmospheric conditions air currents as well as light and air pollution also affect viewing quality 4 As I look through my telescope objects in the sky appear to move Why is that The constant rotation of the earth makes things appear to move Lower power eyepieces will re
6. ave Fun Parts of Your Microscope Eyepiece Focusing Knob Body Tube Revolving Turret Objective Lens Arm Stage Clip Mirror 10 Illuminator Lamp 11 Base Battery Case OON OAR WN We constantly improve and update our products Sometimes as a result of these improvements what is seen on the package or in the instructions may differ somewhat in colour or content from the product in the package Helpful Hints 1 The most important parts of your microscope are the lenses Handle them with care If the lenses are dirty or dusty you can clean them with a soft cotton cloth or a special lens cleaning tissue Do not wipe them with a finger or a regular facial tissue 2 If you are not going to use your microscope for a week or more take out the two AA batteries that power the illuminator 3 Protect your microscope from dust and moisture by always storing it in its case Getting Started 1 First insert 2 AA alkaline batteries in the base of the microscope In order to remove the bottom cover of the microscope you will need a Phillips head screwdriver Insert the batteries as shown making sure that the and terminals are properly identified Replace the bottom cover and re insert the screw Do not over tighten Place the microscope on a flat surface near a bright light or in the daytime a window Locate the mirror and adjust the angle so that when you look into the eyepiece you see a bright circle of ligh
7. cessary every few years What to Look For in the Sky There is a whole universe of objects you could view at night so where do you start We recommend starting with the most prominent objects first The moon The moon is the easiest target to find at night When the moon is in full position it bathes the night with a silvery light that washes the sky of all but the brightest objects The best time to view the moon is not when it is full but rather when it is less than half full The dividing line between dark and light on the moon called the terminator shows the best detail in the craters and mountains The planets The planets our solar system companions range in size from moon size rocky bodies to giant gas balls which could hold Earth 1000 times over To find the planets you will need information about their times of visibility An astronomy magazine will give you the locations of the planets as they change position from month to month The Internet is also an excellent source of information starcharts maps and more The popular and more familiar constellations often provide the easiest landmarks to help find the planet s locations and paths of orbit Most people have looked up at night and seen some of the planets without even realizing it A planet appears like a bright star but does not twinkle like a star it will look like a tiny ball Venus Mars Jupiter and Saturn are the easiest planets to view Mercury is dimmer usually b
8. duce this effect of movement considerably and allow you to observe an object for a longer duration before you have to readjust your telescope MICROSCOPE SET WARNING Only for use by children over 8 years old Only for use under the supervision of an adult This item contains sharp edges Always wash your hands carefully after handling any samples and always dispose of any samples in a safe manner When working with samples keep your hands away from your mouth and eyes Read all instructions before use Follow them and keep them for future reference Keep small children and animals away from any experiments or projects Store your microscope set out of reach of small children Eye protection is not included Welcome to the Microscopic World We take great pleasure in introducing you to the world of the microscope Your new microscope is an instrument with lenses for making very small objects appear much larger so they can be studied There are millions of tiny living plants and animals that can be easily seen with your microscope In today s technological world every science from the most fundamental biology to the highly skilled field of astro physiology use microscopes Microscopes are used by geologists archaeologists police departments and even astronomers when they study fallen meteorites Your microscope will let you see the basic building blocks of life on our Earth Your microscope has been designed to provide hours of enjoyment H
9. elow the horizon and is more challenging to find Each of the planets provides interesting views Venus is covered with clouds so all that is visible is an extremely bright light the brightest next to the moon Venus like the moon goes through phases however As it travels around the sun different areas of the planet s surface are illuminated producing crescent shapes of varying size Mars is the red planet When it is above the horizon it is noticeably red and stands out like a beacon in the night sky The apparent brightness of Mars varies as the planet orbits around the sun and throughout its period of visiblity it will brighten and dim depending on how near or far it is from Earth Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and the second brightest next to Venus Jupiter has many moons four of which are often visible through your telescope when viewing conditions permit As you watch them throughout the evening you will see that they change position relative to each other and to Jupiter It is possible with careful planning to actually see one of the moons disappear either in front of or behind Jupiter as it orbits around the planet Saturn the second largest planet is not as bright as Jupiter and so its moons are not as visible through small telescopes The large rings that encircle Saturn are spectacular to observe however The planet and its rings appear pale yellow FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1 How far can see If you
10. l be easy to see and make good samples for beginners to observe A Making a Temporary Slide 1 Wipe the slide clean 2 Prepare a thin sample You may have to slice it with a scalpel or a razor blade Be very careful Children may require assistance from an adult for this 3 Pick up your sample with the tweezers and put it on the center section of the slide Add one drop of water 4 Gently place a temporary slide cover plastic over the sample being careful not to allow any air bubbles in 5 Remove any excess water with a piece of paper towel by pressing it down gently over the slide cover 6 Now you can observe your slide B Making a Permanent Slide 7 Start with a clean slide and cover glass The cover glasses are very thin and can break easily Take care when handling these slide covers 8 Follow Steps 2 and 3 as above 9 Before placing the cover glass over your sample add several drops of Gum Media Canada Balsam or transparent glue 10 Place the cover glass gently over the sample and gently squeeze out any air bubbles 11 Place your new slide away in a safe place and let it dry for a day BATTERY INFORMATION This unit uses two AA batteries Always use fresh batteries If the unit will not be used for an extended term remove the batteries Do not try and recharge non rechargeable batteries Do not take batteries apart Do not short circuit the terminals Do not dispose of batteries in fire They may explode
11. lescope is fitted with an Altazimuth mount Altitude refers to the vertical or up and down movement of the telescope while Azimuth refers to the horizontal or side to side movement ABOUT MAGNIFICATION The magnification power of a telescope indicates how much an image is enlarged or how big and close it appears to the viewer The focal length of the eyepiece combined with the focal length of the telescope determine the magnification power To calculate the power of your telescope with any particular eyepiece simply divide the focal length of the telescope 860mm by the focal length of the eyepiece indicated in mm on the eyepiece collar Example 360mm focal length tube 18X magnification power 20mm focal length eyepiece The two interchangeable eyepieces included provide the following magnification powers Eyepiece Power 20mm 18X 4mm 90X The level of magnification required depends on the object being observed A lower magnification power with a wider field of view is good for observing galaxies and nebulae Higher magnification power should only be used for highly detailed observations of the moon Jupiter and Saturn or any object that is extremely bright USING YOUR TELESCOPE 1 Take your telescope outside Viewing objects through closed or open windows is not recommended Your view can be distorted by reflections in the glass of a closed window or by air currents of differing temperatures passing
12. t Do not point the mirror towards the sun as eye damage may result If there is no bright light available or if the room lighting is poor you can use the microscope s electric illuminator To turn on the illuminator flip the mirror over so that the light bulb is aimed upward The light will come on by itself Look through the eyepiece and adjust the angle of the light until you see a bright circle 2 3 Once you can see a bright light circle in the eyepiece your microscope is ready for use 4 Choose one of the prepared sample slides from your set Place it under the two spring clips on top of the stage 5 Next choose the magnifying power you want to use Your microscope can provide magnifying powers of 300X 600X and 1200X Remember that the longer objective lenses provide the higher powers Most observing is done at low power 6 To change the magnifying strength turn the revolving lens turret until you hear a click LG Bii a 7 Turn the focusing knob until the objective lens is almost touching the slide Dont let the lens touch the slide as you may break the slide and damage the lens Now look through the eyepiece and slowly turn the focusing knob back until you see the sample clearly How to Make a Prepared Slide Samples for examination should be very thin so that light can pass through them If the sample is too thick it will appear dark in the microscope Cloth fibers pollen dust or salt crystals wil
13. through an open window 2 Let your telescope adjust to the outside temperature Your telescope will perform much better if the lenses and the air inside the tube are the same temperature as outside It may take up to 15 minutes to equalize the temperatures when the difference in temperatures is extreme 3 Find a location far from glaring light If you live in an urban area your viewing will probably improve the farther you move away from the city lights The skyglow of a town or city can dramatically reduce the telescope s performance and viewing capabilities When possible avoid sudden temperature changes as the moisture in the air will condense on the objective lens Should this occur after bringing your telescope inside leave the lens cap off the objective lens tilt the objective front lens face down and wait until the telescope reaches room temperature With the diagonal mirror already attached and in place we recommend starting your viewing with the low power 20mm eyepiece because it gives you the widest angle with the brightest and sharpest views To adjust the angle of the telescope loosen the azimuth lock knob by turning it counterclockwise Adjust the telescope to the desired angle then tighten the azimuth lock knob NOTE When using the diagonal mirror objects will appear right side up in your telescope but reversed like a reflection in a mirror This is normal and does not indicate a defect Care and Cleaning of Optics
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