Not sure how my galileo telescope works

This is a simple red dot finder. First check the battery inside the finder-- and replace it.

If it still does not work you can buy a new one here:

http://www.telescope.com/control/accessories/telescope-finder-scopes

You must call Galileo scopes to get a manual.

Call here:
http://www.galileosplace.com/

You can contact Galileo scopes directly here;
http://www.galileosplace.com/

Some of what you need may be available at a well stocked hardware store.

Eyepieces, and barlows can be bought from many on-line retailers. Here is one:
http://agenaastro.com/

The CD rom is probably just a planetarium software. You can download free software here:
www.stellarium.org

The scope does not need computer software to operate. However, you will find the free software above very helpful in learning the sky. Color filters are really NOT very useful; only the moon filter is needed which you can buy from the retailer listed above.

Actual proprietary parts like the accessory tray must be bought directly from Galileo telescopes. But a hardware store will have springs and bolts and nuts.

You need to contact Galileo directly:

Here:
http://www.galileosplace.com/

The manual will just have assembly instructions, it will NOT help you find objects in the sky. Locate a local Astronomy club and the members will help you.

Call Galileo telescopes:

http://www.galileosplace.com/

You will not find a manual for this telescope. However Meade maintains a web site for their telescopes find one similar to yours under the REFRACTOR heading on this page:

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

Remove the eyepiece, and look down the focuser tube. The small diagonal mirror should have the full main mirror visible. If not, then adjust the diagonal mirror until all the main mirror is viaible, and the diagonal is centered. Then the main mirror is aligned until all the images viewed are concentric, with your eye being in the middle. That should do it.

No these are not very well made telescopes-- I am sorry but you need to be willing to spend about $200 at least -- to get a usable small telescope.

Something like this one--
http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=dobsonians/~pcategory=telescopes/~product_id=09814

Tim Call Galileo at 1.800.548.3537. They send out a new part if you need it.