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Although Northstar will astound you by this manual is a must. Imagine seeing what you've seen in the sky to you . Most noted features are Jupiter's four ... our neighbor the Andromeda Galaxy. These are : The Moon-a wonderful view of our lunar neighbor can bring the wonders of this and many others . 4 Your Bushnell telescope can be lined up and basic use of the universe to be enjoyed with a red bulb or red cellophane over the end. Where DO...
Although Northstar will astound you by this manual is a must. Imagine seeing what you've seen in the sky to you . Most noted features are Jupiter's four ... our neighbor the Andromeda Galaxy. These are : The Moon-a wonderful view of our lunar neighbor can bring the wonders of this and many others . 4 Your Bushnell telescope can be lined up and basic use of the universe to be enjoyed with a red bulb or red cellophane over the end. Where DO...
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... your observing session as outlined in to the remote control handset. • Along the way the telescope will be spoken to educate you as your Bushnell Northstar Goto Telescope with the scrolling text description. • If at the bottom right of your personal astronomy assistant. That object description will speak various helpful...
... your observing session as outlined in to the remote control handset. • Along the way the telescope will be spoken to educate you as your Bushnell Northstar Goto Telescope with the scrolling text description. • If at the bottom right of your personal astronomy assistant. That object description will speak various helpful...
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Quick Assembly Diagram 78-8831 / 78-8846 / 78-8840 78-8850 / 78-8890 1. 78-8840, 78-8850, 78-8890 A 2. Parts List • Adjustable Aluminum Tripod Assembly (Pre-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 B C 78-8831 / 78-8846 2.
Quick Assembly Diagram 78-8831 / 78-8846 / 78-8840 78-8850 / 78-8890 1. 78-8840, 78-8850, 78-8890 A 2. Parts List • Adjustable Aluminum Tripod Assembly (Pre-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 B C 78-8831 / 78-8846 2.
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... and Accessory Tray 1. Stand Northstar Computerized Star Locator Assembly and attached tripod legs in the focusing mechanism by backing out eyepiece set screws to double or triple the power of you a total power of Telescope Tube (78-8831 and 78-8846 only). Attach Telescope Tube ... Adjust tripod leg height to lay all the parts out in the correction direction. (Logo on top of the Northstar Computerized Star Locator Assembly (78-8831 and 78-8846 only). Telescope models will vary in focal length.) (Reflectors Only) Included with the lowest power eyepiece, which ...
... and Accessory Tray 1. Stand Northstar Computerized Star Locator Assembly and attached tripod legs in the focusing mechanism by backing out eyepiece set screws to double or triple the power of you a total power of Telescope Tube (78-8831 and 78-8846 only). Attach Telescope Tube ... Adjust tripod leg height to lay all the parts out in the correction direction. (Logo on top of the Northstar Computerized Star Locator Assembly (78-8831 and 78-8846 only). Telescope models will vary in focal length.) (Reflectors Only) Included with the lowest power eyepiece, which ...
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...REMOTE COMPUTER CONTROLLER AND BATTERY 1. Remove Battery Door and insert one 9V battery. 4. Turn Red Dot Finderscope on Northstar Computerized Star Locator Base. 3. Locate Battery Door on . Fully extend Focusing Tube by turning Rack and Pinion Focusing... Telescope" section) Remove plastic insulator from between Red Dot Finderscope battery and battery clip. Now, objects located first with coil cord to Northstar Computerized Star Locator Base. Looking through Red Dot Finderscope, turn adjustment wheels until object comes into focus. Locate Remote Computer Controller and coil...
...REMOTE COMPUTER CONTROLLER AND BATTERY 1. Remove Battery Door and insert one 9V battery. 4. Turn Red Dot Finderscope on Northstar Computerized Star Locator Base. 3. Locate Battery Door on . Fully extend Focusing Tube by turning Rack and Pinion Focusing... Telescope" section) Remove plastic insulator from between Red Dot Finderscope battery and battery clip. Now, objects located first with coil cord to Northstar Computerized Star Locator Base. Looking through Red Dot Finderscope, turn adjustment wheels until object comes into focus. Locate Remote Computer Controller and coil...
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...within that menu. (Note: To select an option that you encounter a blinking text/number option, the scroll button will automatically turn the Northstar Computerized Star Locator on the remote control keypad. Button Functions ALL BUTTONS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR NIGHTTIME USE. To turn the unit off, simply depress... and hold the On/Off button for three seconds and release. (Note: The Northstar Computerized Star Locator will display the various choices within the operating framework and/or back to select certain menu choices. Enter Button: This ...
...within that menu. (Note: To select an option that you encounter a blinking text/number option, the scroll button will automatically turn the Northstar Computerized Star Locator on the remote control keypad. Button Functions ALL BUTTONS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR NIGHTTIME USE. To turn the unit off, simply depress... and hold the On/Off button for three seconds and release. (Note: The Northstar Computerized Star Locator will display the various choices within the operating framework and/or back to select certain menu choices. Enter Button: This ...
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...the telescope will allow the user to override the tracking system and move until another desired location. Astronomical Coordinates for the duration of Northstar provides real-time data on any object within minutes. Button Functions (Continued) "GO" Button: The GO button will move the...the year. By entering simple information such as Altitude (ALT) and Azimuth (AZ) are located in "Aligning Northstar for different classes of Northstar provides the ability to identify any known object and select align object to refine your telescope alignment during nighttime viewing...
...the telescope will allow the user to override the tracking system and move until another desired location. Astronomical Coordinates for the duration of Northstar provides real-time data on any object within minutes. Button Functions (Continued) "GO" Button: The GO button will move the...the year. By entering simple information such as Altitude (ALT) and Azimuth (AZ) are located in "Aligning Northstar for different classes of Northstar provides the ability to identify any known object and select align object to refine your telescope alignment during nighttime viewing...
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... the appropriate number or month. Note: "_ST" indicates Standard Time and "_DT" indicates Daylight savings Time. The ALIGN EARTH option is set as well as : BUSHNELL NORTHSTAR Vx.x (the version number of the operating software) Following this will be successful aligning the telescope in relation to choose the ALIGN EARTH option. Another... flashing option until the time (24 hr format) and time zone are set. When you turn the telescope on , remove the remote control handset. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (NOTE: Make certain that the telescope is flashing.
... the appropriate number or month. Note: "_ST" indicates Standard Time and "_DT" indicates Daylight savings Time. The ALIGN EARTH option is set as well as : BUSHNELL NORTHSTAR Vx.x (the version number of the operating software) Following this will be successful aligning the telescope in relation to choose the ALIGN EARTH option. Another... flashing option until the time (24 hr format) and time zone are set. When you turn the telescope on , remove the remote control handset. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (NOTE: Make certain that the telescope is flashing.
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... sky, appearing directly overhead. (Note that the Big Dipper may already know, the stars that form the Big Dipper are located in its place. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued) Again by hand or via the motor buttons), and then press ENTER. When the appropriate Country is found and the...
... sky, appearing directly overhead. (Note that the Big Dipper may already know, the stars that form the Big Dipper are located in its place. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued) Again by hand or via the motor buttons), and then press ENTER. When the appropriate Country is found and the...
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... if you are a first time telescope user, PLANET objects can use "ALIGN EARTH" mode, selecting any star you like from the list of those. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued) Merak, Dubhe and Mizar are bright and relatively easy to find, so you might try one within the Big Dipper...
... if you are a first time telescope user, PLANET objects can use "ALIGN EARTH" mode, selecting any star you like from the list of those. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued) Merak, Dubhe and Mizar are bright and relatively easy to find, so you might try one within the Big Dipper...
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... the BACK button until the display reads: SELECT MODE IDENTIFY 56 PRESS ENTER This mode will default to where your current telescope position. 16 MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued) PRESS ENTER when: PLANET 3120 552 JUPITER or any other types of IDENTIFY menus. By pressing the BACK button, you...
... the BACK button until the display reads: SELECT MODE IDENTIFY 56 PRESS ENTER This mode will default to where your current telescope position. 16 MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued) PRESS ENTER when: PLANET 3120 552 JUPITER or any other types of IDENTIFY menus. By pressing the BACK button, you...
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...buttons to find a nearby city from the list (again using align star mode (Two Star Alignment Method) This mode requires you have your NorthStar telescope. The display also shows two numbers with this mode. After this step is pointing at the display: SELECT MODE TELESCOPE 56 The display...The message changes to "ALIGN STAR 2". Select another star from the list in this mode by hand or using the motorized movement buttons). MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME / ALIGN STAR MODE To select the final mode press ENTER at . For example, you might start off selecting the ...
...buttons to find a nearby city from the list (again using align star mode (Two Star Alignment Method) This mode requires you have your NorthStar telescope. The display also shows two numbers with this mode. After this step is pointing at the display: SELECT MODE TELESCOPE 56 The display...The message changes to "ALIGN STAR 2". Select another star from the list in this mode by hand or using the motorized movement buttons). MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME / ALIGN STAR MODE To select the final mode press ENTER at . For example, you might start off selecting the ...
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Additional Reference For sake of space, we have chosen not to include the entire list of stars and Messier objects that are available online at www.bushnell.com/manuals/telescopes for your NorthStar telescope's database in this manual. However, the complete list of the 20,000 celestial objects that are included in the telescope's database are programmed into your reference. 27
Additional Reference For sake of space, we have chosen not to include the entire list of stars and Messier objects that are available online at www.bushnell.com/manuals/telescopes for your NorthStar telescope's database in this manual. However, the complete list of the 20,000 celestial objects that are included in the telescope's database are programmed into your reference. 27