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Have a deep space telescope model 78-9599 and cannot find a parts list,i am in need of a right angle finderscope. Any help would be greatl appeciated Thanks Carl
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It is normal with astro telescopes to show an image upside-down (and sometimes reversed as well). This is because stars (but not planets) look the same both ways. The finderscope is usually the same.
Stars always just look like stars only brighter-- you must align the small finderscope with the main tube during the day time on a distant object. Then at night you can use the finder scope to POINT the telescope accurately.
You put the prism into the focuser and then the eyepiece with the largest number written on it. DO NOT USE the 2x barlow until you learn how to focus properly.
I answered your question already-- TURN THE SCOPE around you have it mounted backwards! The eyepiece end is pointed UP. Like the picture above in your question.
The FOCUSER end should be pointed UP the mirror end is toward the ground. Turn the scope around and put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the telescope. DO NOT use the 2x barlow if you have one.
Go outside during the day time and practice focusing on a distant object.
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