SOURCE: edu science reflector telescope instructions 600x
This is a small refractor telescope-- they pretty much all work the same-- BUT don't expect to get more than 100 power out of the scope. Yes I know the box said 600 power but it's a lie. In my 8 inch telescope I rarely get above 250 power and my scope is many times larger than the one you have--
Now put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the telescope-- the LARGER the number the LOWER the magnification. During the day time practice focusing on a distant object --- AND line-up the small finder scope on top with the main telescope tube. Look at the top of a distant light or church steple, or telephone pole. Without moving the telescope adjust the small finder scope by loosening and tightening the screws around the tube holding the finder scope-- put the crosshairs on the same spot as the main telescope.
Now you can use the small finder to locate objects in the sky-- the moon should be your first night time target.
SOURCE: one leg broken on the edu science stargazer
Replacement tripods will cost MORE than your telescope!
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SOURCE: my edu science telescope got only one lens where
You can buy eyepieces at many on-line retailers. Measure the hole. Eyepieces come in 3 sizes; .965, 1.25, and 2 inch sizes.
http://www.agenaastro.com/Telescope-Eyepiece-s/3.htm
http://www.optcorp.com/category.aspx?uid=30-718
SOURCE: i have a edu science astro-nova 102 telescope one
Can you take it back?
You can buy a small camera tripod which may work IF you attach the telescope tube to the tripod.
SOURCE: Parts/manual for Edu Science 3 in 1
You will not find a manual for this telescope. However Toys R Us sells this brand. The store may allow you to copy the manual which is inside the box of a new telescope.
We receive more complaints about this "toy" telescope than just about any other brand. Read this also:
http://www.texasastro.org/telescope.php
and read my TIPS located on my profile page.
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