Levenhuk strike 100 plus [8/44] Levenhuk strike plus telescopes

Levenhuk Strike PLUS Telescopes

Using the Barlow lens

The Barlow lens is used to double the power of the eyepieces. To use it, simply insert the Barlow lens into the focuser and then

place the desired eyepiece into the receiving end of the Barlow lens. Note that the higher the power you use the dark er the

image appears.

Model Eyepiece Power Power with 2x Barlow lens

Levenhuk Strike 100 PLUS 25mm 26x 52x

F6.8-F16mm 94x-40x 188x-80x

Levenhuk Strike 120 PLUS 25mm 28x 56x

F6.8-F16mm 103x-44x 206x-88x

Getting the most from your telescope

Take the time to become familiar with your new telescope. Learn the names of various parts and accessories, where they have

to go and what they do. It is easier to do this in daylight.

Before beginning your observations, take the telescope outside for around 30 minutes. This allows the telescope to adapt to the

outside air temperature and perform at its best during observations.

Try to set up your telescope in an area sheltered from wind. Move as far away from the city lights as possible. The best

conditions for observations include still air and clear nights when stars are out and shine brightly with little or no twinkling.

When beginning your observations, use low power eyepieces to take advantage of the wider eld of view and higher contrast of

the image. High power eyepieces are best used on nights when viewing conditions are perfect for detailed observations.

the battery cover when not using the telescope)

4. Turn the nder on by sliding the On/O switch forward. The switch is located on the right side of the nder.

5. Look through the nder and locate the red dot.

6. If the object in the nder is not the object you see through the main telescope tube, you have to align it. To move the red

dot up and down, simply turn the elevation screw located in the back of the nder. To move the red dot left and right, turn the

windage screw located at the front left part of the nder.

Balancing the telescope

The telescope should be balanced before each observing session. Balancing reduces stress on the mount and allows precise

micro-adjustment control.

R.A. Balancing

1. Before balancing, make sure the telescope is securely attached to the mount.

2. While holding the telescope with one hand, loosen the R.A. and Dec. lock knobs with the other. Rotate the telescope until

the counterweight is horizontal to the ground

3. Tighten the Dec. lock knob.

4. Loosen the counterweight thumbscrew and move the counterweight along the rod until the telescope is balanced and

remains stationary when released.

5. Tighten the counterweight thumbscrew. Now your telescope is perfectly balanced.