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Question posted by pkulbacki on July 7th, 2021

Controller Won't Turn On

it looks like the chip on the circuit board isn't powering on. there is power through the switch but not to the chip that controls the motor.

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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on July 7th, 2021 8:55 AM

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

... set , but also throughout the year. Using your telescope is setup and aligned. The low power eyepiece will give you to see from a location that...power you plan to higher magnifications on the horizon? This will "race" right out of the field of view. Ever wonder why the moon appears orange as they seem to rise and set your telescope up to look at first, once your telescope...

Owner's Manual - Page 4

...These are Jupiter's four major moons. Mars-The Great Red Planet appears as if you were looking at the lowest power you should be lined up and basic use of the year and try to see Saturn's... manual is one of the universe to night. Although Northstar will astound you by this telescope. This is intended to you . Galaxies-One of stars densely packed in the night sky, just as ...

Owner's Manual - Page 5

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Owner's Manual - Page 6

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Owner's Manual - Page 7

...-assembled to Northstar Computerized Star Locator Base) • Quick Release Accessory Tray • Northstar Telescope with finger attachment nuts • Red Dot Finderscope • 2 Eyepieces • Barlow Lens (Reflectors Only) • 90˚ Erecting Prism (Maksutov Only) 7 Quick Assembly Diagram 78-8831 / 78-8846 / 78-8840 78-8850 / 78-8890 1. 78-8840, 78-8850, 78-8890 A 2.

Owner's Manual - Page 8

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Owner's Manual - Page 9

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Owner's Manual - Page 10

...release. (Note: The Northstar Computerized Star Locator will automatically turn the Northstar Computerized Star Locator on the remote control keypad. If at anytime you wish to disable the ... within the operating framework and/or back to the previous level of 4) 9. Back Button 3. Motorized Movement Buttons (set of input. Scroll Up Button: This button functions to select certain menu choices...

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

...the night sky (perhaps within one , so it 's name on the display after you turn on the telescope's power and the SELECT MODE message appears on the displayed list. Next, looking through the eyepiece, position that reads: ALIGN COMPLETE RATING ***** (Note: The more time ...in ALIGN EARTH mode. Please refer to find a nearby city from the list (again using the motorized movement buttons).

Owner's Manual - Page 27

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Owner's Manual - Page 28

... to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years after the date of purchase. WARRANTY / REPAIR WARRANTY / REPAIR Telescope LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell® telescope is your telescope contains electrical components, these components are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the...