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Question posted by jasonbkorstad on September 15th, 2012

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I have a northstar telescope. It seems like it is missing lenses. The finder is ther and the lens on the side is ther but the body is closed up and screwed down. Does it work? Do I need parts?

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

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Owner's Manual - Page 4

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Owner's Manual - Page 6

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Owner's Manual - Page 7

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Owner's Manual - Page 8

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Owner's Manual - Page 9

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Owner's Manual - Page 10

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Owner's Manual - Page 11

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Owner's Manual - Page 13

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Owner's Manual - Page 14

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Owner's Manual - Page 15

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Owner's Manual - Page 16

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Owner's Manual - Page 17

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Owner's Manual - Page 27

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Owner's Manual - Page 28

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