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Anonymous Posted on Jun 22, 2010

Manual or Instructions to fix Telescope

I bought a telescope at a yard sale and the lens is upside down. I need instructions on how to get it to work. I also need the manual. Please help me get it. Telescope Luminova # 40076420 Tasco

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Here is the manual.

http://www.tasco.com/products/manuals/Luminova40-076420Inst.pdf

This is a reflector style telescope the focuser is on the FRONT of the telescope, the mirror is the BOTTOM of the telescope. All astronomical telescope show upside down images. It's normal.

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