6. If you have not previously done so, align the
fi nderscope on the secondary OTA.
7. Synchronize the two OTAs by fi rst sighting and
aligning the primary OTA on a distant landmark.
Loosen the secondary dovetail adapter carefully
and rotate the secondary OTA so that it is aligned
on the same object. Retighten the dovetail adapter
locks to a “snug” fi t.
LX80 TIPS
Observing Considerations
• Try to pick an observing site away from street
and house lights and car headlights. While
this is not always possible, the darker the site,
the better.
• Try not to use a standard fl ashlight.
Experienced observers use red LED fl ashlights,
the red utility light on the AudioStar #497
handbox, or tape red cellophane over their
fl ashlights to use for setup and map reading
so they don’t have to continually readjust
their eyes to the darkness. Be careful not to
shine bright lights if there are other observers
in the area. Do not shine a fl ashlight into the
telescope while someone is observing!
• Dress warmly. It gets chilly when you’re sitting
for prolonged periods.
• Practice setting up your equipment during the
day or in a lighted area to become familiar
with it before going to a dark site.
• Use your 26mm eyepiece to view terrestrial
objects and wider areas of space, such as
open star clusters. Use optional higher power
eyepieces, such as a 9mm eyepiece, when
you wish to view something up close, such as
craters on the Moon or the rings of Saturn.
AudioStar #497 HANDBOX
The LX80 Multi-Mount System
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