Celestron 80ED Manuale Utente

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A spotting scope is nothing more than a telescope that is designed to look around the Earth.  Unlike 
astronomical telescopes, which produce inverted or reverted images, spotting scopes produce 
correctly oriented images. Celestron offers several different models, each of which uses the highest 
quality optics to produce the best possible images.   
 

 
This manual explains the proper use of your Celestron spotting scope —from initial set up to on-
going use.  This manual is broken down into several sections.  The first covers attaching your spotting 
scope to a stable platform, like a photographic tripod, so that the standard accessories can be attached.  
The second section is on using your spotting scope. Topics include how to attach the     standard  
accessories, how to locate objects, etc. The last sections deal with general information. Topics include 
visual and photographic observing hints, astronomical uses for your spotting scope, and maintenance 
information.  Before you attempt to use your spotting scope, read this manual carefully. 
 

 

 
A Word of Caution! 
Your Celestron spotting scope is designed to give you hours of fun and rewarding observations. 
There are, however, a few things to consider before using your spotting scope that will ensure your 
safety and protect your equipment. 
 
•  Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with your spotting scope. Permanent and 

irreversible eye damage may result. 

 
•  Never use your spotting scope to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat 

build-up can damage your spotting scope and/or any accessories attached to it. 

 
•  Never use an eyepiece solar filter or a Herschel wedge. Internal heat build-up inside your spotting 

scope can cause these devices to crack  or break, allowing unfiltered sunlight to pass through to 
the eye. 

 
•  Never leave your spotting scope unsupervised, either when children are present or adults who 

may not be familiar with the correct operating procedures of your spotting scope. 

 
•  Never point your spotting scope at the Sun unless you have the proper solar filter. When using 

your spotting scope with the proper solar filter, ALWAYS cover the finderscope. Although small 
in aperture, this instrument has enough light gathering power to possibly cause permanent and 
irreversible eye damage. In addition, the image projected by the finder is hot enough to burn skin 
and clothing.