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I have a hardin deep space hunter 6 newtonian telescope with a dobsonian mount about 6 years old, the finderscope glass is broken, would like to repair it or replace it .Any ideas ? thanks Ray
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Why would you need a manual for a simple Dobsonian reflector telescope.
The Company does not exist-- anymore.
A manual only showed how to assemble the telescope, it DOES NOT tell you how to USE the telescope to find objects in the sky.
This is a good beginner telescope by the way. Here is how to get started using it:
1. During the day time align the small finder scope and the big scope on the same distant target. Then you can use the finder scope to locate and POINT the main tube to objects in the night sky.
Also during the day put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the focuser. This is your LOWEST magnification. Practice focusing on a distant object. The image will be upside down--- this is perfectly normal. Nothing is wrong with the scope.
The moon should be the first target at night.
Buy two books: Turn Left at Orion and Nightwatch.
Download the free monthly star charts at: http://skymaps.com/downloads.html
You can watch there videos to learn about Astronomy for beginners--
DO NOT buy a Bushnell telescope! These are considered "toy" telescopes and are usually not suitable for Astronomy.
Instead buy a Dobsonian telescope like this one: http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=classicdobs/~pcategory=dobsonians/~product_id=08942
You cannot buy a useable telescope for less than about $200.
Read my tips on my profile page and read these web sites:
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