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Swift 863R (150 x 114mm) Telescope Questions & Answers
I need a diagle eyepiece for an old swift aerolite
You are asking about TWO different things and combining the words!
This is a diagonal:
http://www.telescope.com/control/accessories/telescope-diagonals
This is an eyepiece:
http://www.telescope.com/control/accessories/telescope-eyepieces
I don't know how to use it
If you purchase this yourself, you should look in the manual for operating instructions. You look at objects far away. Example: distant stars at night. If you work well with it you might be able to see far into the interstellar space, or seeing the space-shuttle after it's gone way up beyond the naked eye.
Can't see out of the
Your scope needs to be collimated--- read this and find a local astronomy club to help you.
http://www.andysshotglass.com/Collimating.html
How can I replace the rubber eye cups on my Swift Binoculars 10x50 old but still in use?
Take the binocs to a bicycle dealer and tell them you want an inner tube that is a snug fit on the outer rim of the eyepiece. Cut a section of tube about an inch long - stretch one end of this over the eyepiece and roll the other end down, outwardly, to form a cushion. You may have to experiment with the "tube" length to get the precise "feel" you want. You will have enough material for all of your friends' glasses too.
10/20/2016 4:31:24 AM •
Swift Optics
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on Oct 20, 2016
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