20 Most Recent Vivitar (1607225) Telescope - Page 5 Questions & Answers

What did you expect to see-- ???

Point it at the moon tonight and you will be able to see craters-

http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=810

Telescopes have a VERY small field of view. You must be pointed directly at the object. Why not practice focusing during the day time on a distant object, and then try for a large target like the moon at night.

You never said what the exact problem was???

Put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the telescope. DO NOT use the 2x barlow if you have one.

During the daytime practice focusing on a distant object.

The moon should be your first night time target.

Is this a small refractor like the picture? Meade has a very similar telescope with a manual, and even how to use it.

http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html

Look under the REFRACTOR manuals for one similar to your telescope. They all go together about the same way.

which faucets,, are they single lever or 2 handle,, single lever has temp contol and water savers so they will flow less and the more hot you want the less they let out as to not get burned,, if you have 2 handle they are not resticted and is probly the top flow

Put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the telescope and practice focusing on a distant object during the day time.
The moon should be your first night target.

To replace the focuser would be more than the telescope is worth. Never buy a telescope costing under $200 those are just toy scopes.

Try this one for your next telescope:

http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=dobsonians/~pcategory=dobsonians/~product_id=08942

During the day time, put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the telescope, and practice focusing on a distant object.

At night the moon should be your first target. DO NOT use the 2x barlow.

Its very difficult, if not impossible to buy mirrors for these smaller telescopes, and even tougher to fit them! Your best bet would be to take it back to the shop you purchased it from, and if its under warranty, make a warranty claim. If no longer under warranty you may just have to purchase a new one. You could try a specialist optics (telescope or camera) store and they may be able to replace, but it would likely cost you as much for the repair as a new one.

you just have to focus it and thats as far as it will see

Put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the telescope. Go outside during the day time and practice focusing on a distant object. The moon should be your first night time target.

Small telescopes like your scope do not come with manuals.

Go to www.cloudynights.com and read the forums, or post your specific questions.

Also try to find a local astronomy club that can help you with the telescope.

I aswered your question in a previous post.

Put the eyepiece with the the largest number written on it into the telescope. Go outside during the day and practice focusing on a distant object. The moon should be your first night time object.

Most eyepieces are at least $20 --- however try this web site
http://www.agenaastro.com/

You did not say what model or type of telescope you have-- most of the Vivitars are very simple telescopes --- they all work the same way -- there are two basic types of telescope:

Reflectors -- which use mirrors, and the eyepiece is inserted into the side of the tube

Refractors - these "look" like a telescope-- and use a lens in the front and an eyepiece in the back.

Meade maintains a web site for all of their telescopes. Look here and download one that is similar to your telescope under Refractors or Reflectors.

http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html

You did not say what model or type of telescope--

Here is the Meade telescope web site, look around under REFRACTORS or REFLECTORS for one that is similar to your telescope -- the manuals are a free download. Most telescopes are assembled in a similar fashion --- and the manuals also have suggestions for using the telescope.

http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html

You can find these at any well stocked hardware store---


Good luck-

Well the lesson is DON'T buy a department store telescope-- here is a nice small telescope with good quality for a child--

http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=dobsonians/~pcategory=telescopes/~product_id=09804