Vixen SPHINX SXD Mount - Manual (Page 23)

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(5) Adjust the dot finder so that the red dot aims at the same target as the telescope by
turning the fine adjustment knobs on the dot finder. The knob on the side of the dot
finder shifts the red dot in horizontal directions, and the knob on the rear shifts the red dot
in vertical directions.
(6) Turn the brightness adjusting dial counterclockwise until it clicks to switch off the red
dot.
5 Observing the Moon
With the finder scope aligned and the eyepiece attached, you are ready to use the telescope
for celestial observing. Let's begin by observing a bright and easy-to-find object, the Moon,
and then proceed to finding planets and fainter celestial objects easily visible at moderate
power.
(1) Aim the telescope at the Moon using the
keys on the STAR BOOK to bring the
Moon into the center of the field of view of the finder scope.
(2) Use a low power eyepiece in the telescope and focus on the Moon.
(3) Try using different eyepieces to change the magnification depending on what type of
lunar features you wish to view.
(4) The Moon (as well as stars and other celestial objects) will move out of the field of view
while looking through the telescope. This is due to the Earth’s rotation. The higher the
magnification, the faster the movement. Re-center the Moon in the filed of view by using
the direction keys.