Need a manual for an Astrolon Telescrope 525 Power

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I have the 402 power astrolon telescope (item 36755), with the wooden tripod. I have the manual and the original CD (there's probably a more updated version--I've had this for approx. 10 yrs.). As for the manual, if you haven't found one, I'll make a copy and send it to you (it's only 6 small pages). Also, their customer service number is
800-637-3455. Hope this helps.
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By turning the nut on the rod that is attached to the side of the scope.

You cannot -- parts are not available for this small imported telescope. You might be able to find a regular photo camera tripod that would work.

There are 3 types of telescopes --- see this web site:

http://texasastro.org/telescope.php

and two types of mounts--

Altitude- Azimuth and Equatorial
http://texasastro.org/mounts.php

You must be more specific as to the type and the mount.

No one will have a manual for this telescope, However here is a picture:
http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-Astrolon-525x-Refractor-Telescope/dp/B0019MYVMQ

This is a very simple refractor on an alt az mount. Sure wish you had NOT bought this "department store" telescope. It will be shaky and has a very small aperture. Read my TIPS on my profile page to find out how to improve a department store telescope.

You can buy a diagonal and finder-scope from many on-line retailers. You may need a .965 inch diagonal. Measure the hole in the back end of the telescope.

Diagonals are made in 3 sizes.... .965, 1.25, and 2 inch sizes.

Here are two retailers-

http://www.agenaastro.com/

http://www.optcorp.com/

You are about the 10th person to ask for this. These are being sold at Toys R Us and the "toy" really applies to this scope. If you can return it and buy this telescope for your child.
http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=classicdobs/~pcategory=dobsonians/~product_id=09804

and no you cannot buy a usable scope for less than $200. No manual exists for your telescope, however Meade maintains a web site of manuals for all their telescopes. Look under the REFRACTOR heading on the below web site for one similar to your telescope. They all assemble about the same way, and Meade includes a section in the back of all manuals on how to use the telescope.
http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html


This one is similar to your telescope.
http://www.meade.com/manuals/TelescopeManuals/Refractors/Meade70AZ_AR.pdf

Sorry no French. No reference for this telescope on the internet?

However, Meade has manuals for both Reflectors and Refractor telescopes. Find one on the page below that is similar to your telescope.

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

I have a copy I could scan and email to you.
Anthony