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Adjusting the Red Dot Finder

The Red dot nder needs to be aligned with your

telescope so both precisely point to the same object.

To do this, look through the eyepiece of your scope

and using the hand box center a distant object.

NowturnontheRedDotViewnderandadjustthe

brightness so you can see the red dot. Look through

the sight as pictured above.

Now, without moving the telescope, adjust the

indicated thumb screws until you have put the red

dot on the object at which you were looking. It’s that

simple.

Now use the hand controller to put the laser dot on

a new target. Check to see that the desired target is

in the eyepiece and adjust the focus knob until the

object is in focus.

Using the Red Dot Finder

Becauseyour telescopehassomuchmagnication,

its eld of viewis very small. This can make it hard

to know exactly where your telescope is pointing by

simply looking at it. To help you point the telescope

quickly and accurately, the LX65 has a 1X Red Dot

Viewnder.

Itworks muchlikeaghterpilot’sheads-up display.

To turn on the Red Dot Finder, carefully rotate the

power switch until you feel it click on. Turning further

clockwise will increase the dot brightness. Adjust

the dot to the minimum brightness where it can be

easily seen. This will extend its battery life and make

it easier to see faint stars in the background. Look

throughthender’sglasswindow.Youwillseeared

dot superimposed on your view. Using the direction

keys on the handbox, move the telescope until the red

dot is on the target you want to view in the eyepiece.

As you get close to your target, select a moderately

low speed, like speed 5, and move the scope to center

your target as you look through the eyepiece. This a

greatwaytogetusedtondingthemovementkeys

without removing your eye from the eyepiece.

On/Off &

Brightness

Adjustment

Screws

Focus Knob

Your Telescope is Now Fully Assembled

Congratulations, your LX65 is now assembled and

you are nearly ready to begin observing! Please follow

the next steps to align your telescope so you can start

locating objects in the night sky with the push of a

button using AudioStar. One you become familiar with

the following alignment procedures, your overall setup

time will be just a few minutes.