Embark on an astronomical adventure with this Thames and Kosmos beginner's refractor telescope! It offers 20x and 100x magnification, allowing you to clearly view the Moon's craters, planets like Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter, and even make terrestrial observations on Earth. This high - quality telescope comes with glass optical lenses, a 400 - mm focal length, and a 40 - mm objective lens in an aluminum tube. It includes a finderscope, a built - in compass, an aluminum tabletop tripod with adjustment knobs, low - and high - power eyepieces, a diagonal mirror, dust covers, and a detailed instruction manual. It's the perfect all - in - one package to start your space - viewing journey.
Using your Thames and Kosmos telescope is easy. First, set up the aluminum tabletop tripod on a stable surface and adjust the altitude and azimuth knobs to point it in the right direction. Use the built - in compass to find the celestial objects you want to observe. Next, attach the finderscope to help you locate your target more precisely. Then, choose either the low - power (20 mm) or high - power (40 mm) eyepiece depending on how much magnification you need. Look through the eyepiece and use the precision focus adjustment knob to get a clear image. When you're done observing, cover the telescope with the dust covers to protect it. Keep your telescope in a dry and cool place to prevent damage to the glass optical lenses. Avoid touching the lenses with your fingers as it can leave smudges. If the lenses get dirty, use a soft, dry cloth to gently clean them. And always refer to the instruction manual for more detailed guidance.
