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Tasco Luminova 40076420 (420 x 76mm) Telescope Questions & Answers
What is the use of thistelescope?
There are many uses for a telescope, but only two come to mind:
1. Looking at constellations in the sky during the night.
2. Checking in on your neighbors.
Either way, lots of fun.
What is price
About $120 dollars-
http://www.amazon.com/Tasco-Luminova-420x76mm-Reflector-Telescope/dp/B0000A0AJ8
I would not purchase this telescope. The focuser is plastic -- not metal, and the tripod is small and shaky.
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My son has lost the
Yes, eyepieces come in 3 sizes, .965 inch, 1.25 inch, and 2 inch measure the hole in the focuser and buy the correct size. Here are two retailers that sell eyepieces.
http://www.agenaastro.com/
http://shop.telescope-warehouse.com/
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Can't seem to see anything through the telescope
The mirror is the BOTTOM of the scope -- the focuser is on the UP end of the tube. Put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the focuser. Practice turning the focus knob during the day time until you get a sharp image in the eyepiece.
I cannot adjust the telescope in order to see
You need to learn the night sky. Join a local astronomy club and the members will help you.
If your scope is on an equatorial mount. The mount must first be polar aligned in order to use it.
http://arnholm.org/astro/polar_alignment/index.html
I can´t see anything with
Put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the focuser. DO NOT use the 2x barlow if you have one. The MIRROR is the bottom of the tube, the focuser is on the UP end of the tube.
Practice focusing on a distant object with just the eyepiece in the focuser.
Read my tips on my profile page.
I am looking for some replacement eyepeices and
Eyepieces come in 3 sizes, .965, 1.25, and 2 inch.
Measure the hole in the focuser and buy the correct size. Here are two retailers that sell eyepieces:
http://www.telescope.com/control/telescope-eyepieces
http://www.agenaastro.com/
I have a Novice , think I'm missing a lens
Your scope should have come with one or two eyepieces that are then inserted into the focuser. here is what an eyepiece looks like they come in 3 sizes, .965, 1.25, and 2 inch. MEASURE the hole in the focuser.
http://www.agenaastro.com/eyepieces.html
I have a tasco Luminova telescope and need an
This is a small reflectro style telescope. It has a mirror in the bottom. The focuser is on the UP end of the telescope.
Like the picture on your question.
Here are the Tasco manuals:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/11827347/Tasco-Telescope-Manual
Manual or Instructions to fix Telescope
Here is the manual.
http://www.tasco.com/products/manuals/Luminova40-076420Inst.pdf
This is a reflector style telescope the focuser is on the FRONT of the telescope, the mirror is the BOTTOM of the telescope. All astronomical telescope show upside down images. It's normal.
Read my TIPS on my profile page -- especially the frequently asked questions TIP.
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