bought 2 1 willnot telescope any suggestions?
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When I purchase a product like this, I expect it to work. I got one that would not telescope and I don't think I should have to use any tools to get it to work. Aside from exerting the normal amount of pressure to twist it and open it as it supposedly is designed, if it does not open, its defective and needs to go back. I am returning as defective and will not purchase this same item again as it obviously is flawed.
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i found this on walmart reviews, might be helpful for people who cant get it to telescope http://www.walmart.com/ip/Snow-Joe-Snow-Broom-with-Ice-Scraper/21098141#Product+Reviews i really like this product. I couldnt figure out who to extend the handle so i contacted the company, below is their response, it worked for us: Thank you for contacting Snow Joe The snow broom pole is shipped in the locked position form our factory. To open for the first time, screw the pole to the foam head. Twitch the bottom portion of the pole to the left and pull hard. You will only need to pull hard the first time you use the snow broom. To lock the lower pole, simply twist the pole to the right. Try pulling hard to unlock it for the first time. You will not need to do this again. It's a great product just for some reason our package pressure tightened them up too tight before shipping.
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I'm a child of CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) so my neighbor initiallyset it for me. I haven't had any problems with it so far. I'm sorry I don't have ananswer for you. Good Luck.
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On occasion I will have a problem getting mine to twist to unlock. I have not found a sure fire trick that will unlock it but find it is easier if I do not screw on the foam piece first and did use pliers to get a better grip when I just could not get it to turn. After the first time it happened and I didn't think I would ever get it unlocked now when putting it away I turn it just enough to catch the lock. If you can't get it open send it back as defective and get a replacement.
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Had same experience used 2 small pipe wrenches to break free [slow& steady pressure] now works 100% Good luck
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I am a new be, but when I received my scope the problem I had was getting the finder scope to match the telescope. My view was also blank. Using the wrong eye peice can cause the same problem. The wrong focal length, due to eye peice, and or the wrong eye peice tube. I had to fiddle with it for a while, I started with small tube, and large eye peice, focused the scope with the spotter scope, best view of the moon with out being there. Patience, dont throw it out. I hope I could be of help, trial and error
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I think you can order accessories for this telescope. A nebula filter would be helpful when viewing Orion Nebula and others. I don't do much moon viewing, so don't know much about a filter for that. I bought an electric hookup for my telescope. It has a 25' reach to your car's cigarette lighter input. I also bought a camera adapter to hook my camera into an eyepice holder. As far as repair items, please consult with the Meade people.
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I am not quite sure there's an app for this telescope. I am so bummed to report that the telescope that I purchased for my father hasn't worked to the day. :(
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You can put a Celestron 93230 8 to 24mm 1.25 Zoom Eyepiece in there and it works.I did it today works great can zoom until there is no vignetting.
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I would call amscope - their customer service is excellent. Sorry I can't be more help.
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I have a Meade ETX70 with Autostar. I find the included alignment system to be too time consuming. The SkyScout does a pretty decent job in locating my objects of interest. I then point the telescope to that area and fine tune the location until I have it centered. For the price I find it to be a worthwhile investment.
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Hi Steven, Wish I could be more helpful, but I have never tried to use a camera with a telescope. I suggest you call Orion and ask for Tech Support. The number is (800) 676-1343. Hope you're able to get an answer to your question. Cordially, Joe Romaninsky
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I only used it for star gazing but I'm guessing it may be to strong. A refractor telescope would probably be of better use. a refractor telescope is definity easier to use.
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there should be an owners manual. check the Orion website. Otherwise return it to Amazon and have them ship a replacement. I returned my first one and the replacement was perfect.
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For Night Sky viewing you want a 50 mm lens or better.. like a 8X50 or so.. need bright lens to view stars or planets.. get the best you can afford. Tasco makes a good night vision binocular at a good price
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You would probably be better off looking at a small telescope for star gazing, good luck.
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Had same problem. Sent mine back and ordered the Orion version of the same thing that mounted on the dove tail rail already attached to my telescope.
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Sheryle, can you locate the company that you purchased this from on Amazon, if so, contact them as I responded to their inquiry how satisfied I was with this telescope and I did get a response back from them... and I have a positive feeling that they would send what you need to set up your scope. My grandson loves his telescope
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make sure you take the 5'' cap off (and not just the 1 1/2'') the front of the telescope , make sure you have both caps off of the EYE piece , use the largest eye piece (32mm) and point it at the brightest star you can find
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A laser collimator. It'll help to make sure your mirrors are aligned. It's pretty easy to do. Look on Youtube for "Collimating your Newtonian" to see how it's done. You'll usually want to check it before each viewing as they can get out of alignment with bumps. If your mirrors are out of alignment, things will get blurry. The Orion Shorty Barlow is a good accessory too if you don't want to buy extra eyepieces. It'll effectively double your eyepieces (turns your 9mm into a 4.5mm and your 25mm into a 12.5mm). Better eyepieces will make it a better scope as well. Superplossls are much better than what's included.
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it takes alot of patience with telescopes...even if you don not have a finderscope. Find your target with the 20 mm eyepiece. Zoom in on it and use ur 4 mm