Libraries - Equipment Maintenance
Frequently asked questions by libraries on equipment maintenance.
What are the basic day-to-day handling requirements for the library telescope?
When the Library Telescope is not in use or being moved the lens cap and tube cover should be firmly in place. This will keep anything, but particularly dust, from falling onto the eyepiece lens or the mirrors inside the tube.
Additionally, the focuser should be moved all the way into the telescope when it is not in use or is being moved. This will make it less likely to be bumped against anything.
When storing the telescope, the tube should be positioned with the mirror on the bottom and the eyepiece at the top.
What are the normal maintenance requirements for the library telescope?
Are there specific things to check on the library telescope at check-out and check-in
What tends to go wrong with the library telescope over time?
How do I clean the mirrors and lens surfaces of the library telescope?
Adjusting the optics