Discovery Spark Travel 60

Discovery Spark Travel 60 Tragbares Teleskop – Bedienungsanleitung

Model: Spark Travel 60

1. Einleitung

The Discovery Spark Travel 60 is a portable refractor telescope designed for both celestial and terrestrial observations. This manual provides essential information for the proper assembly, operation, and maintenance of your telescope, ensuring a clear and enjoyable viewErfahrung.

This kit includes a telescope, a sturdy tripod, various accessories for enhanced viewing, and an astronomy knowledge book to enrich your understanding of the universe.

2. Packungsinhalt

Carefully unpack all components and verify that all items listed below are present. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer.

  • Telescope Optical Tube (60mm objective diameter, 700mm focal length)
  • Alt-azimuth Mount
  • Collapsible Aluminum Tripod
  • 5x24 Sucherfernrohr
  • Eyepieces: H20mm, H12.5mm, SR4mm
  • 3x Barlow-Linse
  • Diagonalspiegel
  • Erect Image Eyepiece
  • Zubehörfach
  • Astronomy Knowledge Book (Polish Edition)
  • Tragetasche
Open carrying case showing all telescope components neatly organized

Image 2.1: All components of the Discovery Spark Travel 60 telescope kit, neatly arranged within the protective carrying case.

Close-up of telescope accessories including eyepieces, Barlow lens, diagonal mirror, and the astronomy book

Abbildung 2.2: Eine detaillierte view of the included accessories: various eyepieces, a Barlow lens, a diagonal mirror, and the astronomy knowledge book.

3. Montageanleitung

Follow these steps to assemble your Discovery Spark Travel 60 telescope:

  1. Stativ aufbauen: Extend the tripod legs to a stable height. Secure the accessory tray to the center brace of the tripod.
  2. Befestigen Sie die Halterung: Place the alt-azimuth mount onto the tripod head and secure it with the provided screw.
  3. Optischen Tubus montieren: Attach the telescope optical tube to the alt-azimuth mount using the mounting rings or screws. Ensure it is securely fastened.
  4. Installieren Sie das Sucherfernrohr: Schieben Sie den 5x24-Sucher in seine Halterung am optischen Tubus und ziehen Sie die Befestigungsschrauben fest.
  5. Setzen Sie den Diagonalspiegel ein: Remove the dust cap from the focuser tube. Insert the diagonal mirror into the focuser and secure it with the small thumbscrew. The diagonal mirror provides a more comfortable viewing-Winkel.
  6. Setzen Sie ein Okular ein: Choose an eyepiece (e.g., H20mm for lowest magnification) and insert it into the diagonal mirror. Secure it with the thumbscrew.
  7. Optional: Use the Barlow Lens: For increased magnification, insert the 3x Barlow lens into the diagonal mirror first, then insert an eyepiece into the Barlow lens.
Fully assembled Discovery Spark Travel 60 telescope on its tripod

Image 3.1: The Discovery Spark Travel 60 telescope fully assembled and ready for use, showing the optical tube, mount, and tripod.

Close-up of the focuser with an eyepiece inserted into the diagonal mirror

Abbildung 3.2: Eine detaillierte view of the focuser mechanism, illustrating how an eyepiece is inserted into the diagonal mirror for viewing.

Accessory tray on the tripod holding two eyepieces

Image 3.3: The accessory tray attached to the tripod, providing convenient storage for eyepieces during observation.

4. Bedienungsanleitung

4.1 Ausrichten des Suchers

Das Sucherfernrohr hilft dabei, Objekte zu lokalisieren, bevor viewing them through the main telescope. It must be aligned with the main telescope during daylight hours.

  1. Point the main telescope at a distant, easily identifiable object (e.g., a tree top or a street light).
  2. Zentrieren Sie das Objekt im Okular des Hauptteleskops.
  3. Schauen Sie durch den Sucher und justieren Sie die Justierschrauben, bis dasselbe Objekt im Fadenkreuz des Suchers zentriert ist.

4.2 Fokussierung

Once an object is located, turn the focuser knob slowly until the image appears sharp and clear. Fine-tune the focus for optimal clarity.

4.3 Ändern der Vergrößerung

The magnification of your telescope is determined by the focal length of the telescope divided by the focal length of the eyepiece. Lower focal length eyepieces provide higher magnification.

  • Low Magnification (H20mm): Use this eyepiece for initial object location and wide-field views.
  • Medium Magnification (H12.5mm): Provides a closer view von Objekten.
  • High Magnification (SR4mm): Best for detailed observations of the Moon and planets, but requires stable atmospheric conditions.
  • Barlow-Objektiv: The 3x Barlow lens triples the magnification of any eyepiece it is used with. Insert it between the diagonal mirror and the eyepiece.

4.4 Terrestrial and Celestial Observation

The Discovery Spark Travel 60 is suitable for both daytime terrestrial viewing and nighttime celestial observation. For terrestrial viewing, the erect image eyepiece can be used to provide a correctly oriented image.

5. Wartung

Proper care will extend the life and performance of your telescope.

  • Reinigung der Optik: Use a soft, lint-free cloth specifically designed for optical lenses. Breathe lightly on the lens surface before gently wiping. Avoid touching optical surfaces with your fingers.
  • Lagerung: Always store the telescope and its accessories in the provided carrying case in a dry, dust-free environment. Replace all dust caps when not in use.
  • Handhabung: Avoid sudden impacts or rough handling, which can misalign optical components.

6. Fehlerbehebung

Sollten Sie auf Probleme stoßen, konsultieren Sie bitte die folgenden häufigen Probleme und Lösungen:

  • Bild ist verschwommen: Adjust the focuser knob slowly until the image is sharp. Ensure the eyepiece is fully inserted and secured. Check for condensation on the lenses.
  • Objekte konnten nicht gefunden werden: Ensure the finderscope is properly aligned with the main telescope (refer to Section 4.1). Start with the lowest magnification eyepiece (H20mm) for a wider field of view.
  • Das Bild ist dunkel: This can occur with very high magnifications or in light-polluted areas. Try a lower magnification eyepiece.
  • Das Bild ist auf dem Kopf oder spiegelverkehrt: This is normal for astronomical telescopes. For terrestrial viewing, use the erect image eyepiece.

7. Spezifikationen

BesonderheitSpezifikation
MarkeEntdeckung
Modellname79318 (Spark Travel 60)
Länge des optischen Tubus700 Millimeter
Objektivdurchmesser60 Millimeter
OkularbeschreibungBarlow (also H20mm, H12.5mm, SR4mm)
Beschreibung der TeleskopmontierungAlt-azimuth Mount
Technische Daten78 cm (Breite) x 18 cm (Länge) x 39 cm (Höhe)
FokustypManueller Fokus
Artikelgewicht6.1 Kilogramm
HerstellerProduced by Levenhuk. Approved by Discovery

8. Sicherheitshinweise

  • NIEMALS look directly at the sun through your telescope or its finderscope without a professionally manufactured solar filter. Permanent and irreversible eye damage, including blindness, can result.
  • Supervise children when using the telescope to ensure safe operation.
  • Do not leave the telescope unattended in direct sunlight, as it can concentrate sunlight and pose a fire hazard.
  • Bewahren Sie kleine Zubehörteile außerhalb der Reichweite kleiner Kinder auf, um Erstickungsgefahr vorzubeugen.

9. Garantie und Support

For warranty information and customer support, please refer to the documentation provided with your purchase or contact your retailer. Discovery is committed to product quality and customer satisfaction.

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