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Care & Transport of Telescope

      Remember:
NEVER look at the SUN
You will do PERMANENT DAMAGE to your eyes

Safely Carrying and Transporting

Rest the telescope on your forearm with the EZ finder up.
For extra support, hold the base with your other hand.

 
Ron with his arm under the Tube and other hand free for keys or doors.

Suzy with her forearm under the tube with her other hand on the base for additional support

Safe Transport of the Telescope

Keep all covers on when being transported

An adult with a Driver's License may safely transport the telescope in a car.

We recommend that only an adult or older teenager carry the telescope.

Safely transporting the telescope in a vehicle

The Telescope must never be transported in a trunk, box, or truck bed. 
It must be secured with a seatbelt on a seat to prevent significant damage.
Place in the backseat of a car with a functional seatbelt with a should strap.
Drape shoulder strap over the telescope column and the lap belt over the base.

Care of Telescope

Keep all covers on when not in use
Do not touch the lens
Keep the Eyepiece and Telescope dry
Always use on table or a stable surface
Adults should supervise children under 18