Hello, I have a iOptron telescope and I lost it's manual. I need help with how to work it. The good thing is i already assembled it. The bad thing is I don't know how to make it point at what I want it to point at.

From the manufacturer.

Take the lens cap off-- put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the focuser. DO NOT use the 2x barlow if you have one. Take it out during the daytime and practice focusing on a distant object. The moon should be your first target at night.

Clear skies

Here is your manual:

http://www.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/tasco/tasco_telescope_product_list.html

You will need to register to download it. The manual will NOT help you learn how to use your telescope. It only has assembly instructions. Objects in the sky are tiny and dim, smaller than the tip of your finger held at arms length.

Log On to this web site to get help:

http://www.astronomyforum.net/

The manual will NOT help you find objects in the sky. It just shows how to assemble the telescope. Not HOW to be an amateur astronomer!

Buy and read these two books:

Turn Left at Orion


and

Nightwatch

Both are available on amazon.com. Also locate a local astronomy club and the members will help you with the scope and with finding objects in the sky.

Just Google "Astronomy Clubs". Read my TIPS on my profile page.

No, sorry the old C8 cannot be converted.

You might consider selling the C8 and upgrading to a more recent goto scope, OR deforking the tube, and mounting it on a GOTO mount like the alt az Ioptron Pro, or an EQ mount like this one:

http://www.telescope.com/control/accessories/mounts-and-tripods/orion-atlas-eq-g-computerized-goto-telescope-mount

here is the Ioptron:
http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=13654

Go to Meade's web site and download one of the REFRACTOR manuals that is similar to your telescope. They all go together about the same way.

http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html

You will not find a manual for that small telescope. However Meade maintains a web site with all their manuals.

Look under REFLECTOR for one similar to your telescope. They all work and assemble in the same way.

http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html

I suggest avoiding the Twinstar line of telescopes. These are sold by Taximarketer who sells a line of disappointing scopes including the Baytronix 150/1400. It is best to avoid Ebay unless you really know your stuff.

One reason is the lack of directions-- NONE!

However Meade telescopes maintains a web site with manuals for their telescopes. Look around the page and find one similar to your scope and download the manual for free.

http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html

I think I already answered your question--- look here for a MEADE manual that is similar to your telescope-- they all pretty much assemble the same way---

http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html

Here are the Bushnell manuals-- find one similar to your telescope--

http://www.bushnell.com/customer_service/manuals/telescopes/78-9500.pdf

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-warranty.html