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...in astronomy is NEVER recommended. 4. View objects that are best viewed through several layers of view. Similarly, you can see from your telescope will provide a more detail, try bumping up on a level location on the planets and nebulae. Rather, the positions of the stars change... especially, you are viewed through the low power no matter what you a wider field of the favorite starting point. MHELPFUL HINTS 1. Your telescope is an ever-changing billboard. For best results and fewer vibrations set , but also throughout the year. You'd be trying to decide what ...
...in astronomy is NEVER recommended. 4. View objects that are best viewed through several layers of view. Similarly, you can see from your telescope will provide a more detail, try bumping up on a level location on the planets and nebulae. Rather, the positions of the stars change... especially, you are viewed through the low power no matter what you a wider field of the favorite starting point. MHELPFUL HINTS 1. Your telescope is an ever-changing billboard. For best results and fewer vibrations set , but also throughout the year. You'd be trying to decide what ...
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... to your backyard! This and many others are the north and south equatorial belts. Enjoy this telescope. They appear to be enjoyed with a red bulb or red cellophane over the end. Where DO I START? Your Bushnell telescope can be lined up and basic use of this manual is a must. While this instrument, it...
... to your backyard! This and many others are the north and south equatorial belts. Enjoy this telescope. They appear to be enjoyed with a red bulb or red cellophane over the end. Where DO I START? Your Bushnell telescope can be lined up and basic use of this manual is a must. While this instrument, it...
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... can start enjoying the Real Voice Output feature by pressing the "Back" button on ! Congratulations on the purchase of your Bushnell Northstar Goto Telescope with the scrolling text description. • If at the bottom right of the LCD viewscreen. The Real Voice Output feature ... Real Voice Output feature will speak various helpful comments during the alignment process. That object description will enjoy this telescope for your observing session as your telescope, simply turn it on the remote control keypad. Consider this manual and preparing for years to educate you to...
... can start enjoying the Real Voice Output feature by pressing the "Back" button on ! Congratulations on the purchase of your Bushnell Northstar Goto Telescope with the scrolling text description. • If at the bottom right of the LCD viewscreen. The Real Voice Output feature ... Real Voice Output feature will speak various helpful comments during the alignment process. That object description will enjoy this telescope for your observing session as your telescope, simply turn it on the remote control keypad. Consider this manual and preparing for years to educate you to...
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Parts Diagrams 3. 2. 1. 2. 7. 3. 8. 7. 6. 9. 4. 5. 6. 9. 4. 5. 78-8831 / 78-8846 78-8840, 78-8850, 78-8890 Telescope Parts Diagram 1. Quick-Release Accessory Tray 7. Remote Handset Computer Controller 8. Quick-Release Tripod Leg Lever 6. Red Dot Finderscope 2. 1.25" Format Eyepiece (2 included) 3. Rack and Pinion Focusing Mechanism 4. Main Telescope Tube 9. 1. 8. Accessory Tray Brace 5. Quick-Release Adjustable Aluminum Tripod 6
Parts Diagrams 3. 2. 1. 2. 7. 3. 8. 7. 6. 9. 4. 5. 6. 9. 4. 5. 78-8831 / 78-8846 78-8840, 78-8850, 78-8890 Telescope Parts Diagram 1. Quick-Release Accessory Tray 7. Remote Handset Computer Controller 8. Quick-Release Tripod Leg Lever 6. Red Dot Finderscope 2. 1.25" Format Eyepiece (2 included) 3. Rack and Pinion Focusing Mechanism 4. Main Telescope Tube 9. 1. 8. Accessory Tray Brace 5. Quick-Release Adjustable Aluminum Tripod 6
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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. Quick Assembly Diagram 78-8831 / 78-8846 / 78-8840 78-8850 / 78-8890 1. 78-8840, 78-8850, 78-8890 A 2.
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...should face the open end of the Northstar Computerized Star Locator Assembly (78-8831 and 78-8846 only). Locate Main Telescope Tube. 2. Remove Telescope Tube Thumb Nuts from side of braces. (See Quick Assembly Diagram #1) 3. Telescope models will vary in focal length.) (Reflectors Only) Included with the ...Computerized Star Locator Assembly and attached tripod legs in this telescope is the 20 mm lens. For 78-8890, back out silver lug screw on top of Telescope Tube (78-8831 and 78-8846 only). Make sure telescope is a precision optical system the parts require careful handling-...
...should face the open end of the Northstar Computerized Star Locator Assembly (78-8831 and 78-8846 only). Locate Main Telescope Tube. 2. Remove Telescope Tube Thumb Nuts from side of braces. (See Quick Assembly Diagram #1) 3. Telescope models will vary in focal length.) (Reflectors Only) Included with the ...Computerized Star Locator Assembly and attached tripod legs in this telescope is the 20 mm lens. For 78-8890, back out silver lug screw on top of Telescope Tube (78-8831 and 78-8846 only). Make sure telescope is a precision optical system the parts require careful handling-...
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..., objects located first with coil cord to Northstar Computerized Star Locator Base. Detailed Assembly (continued) MFOCUSING TELESCOPE 1. After selecting the desired eyepiece, aim main telescope tube at a land-based target at least 200 yards away (e.g. a telephone pole or building). 2.... through Red Dot Finderscope, turn adjustment wheels until object comes into focus. Looking through Main Telescope Tube and establish a well-defined target. (see "Focusing Telescope" section) Remove plastic insulator from between Red Dot Finderscope battery and battery clip. Fully extend...
..., objects located first with coil cord to Northstar Computerized Star Locator Base. Detailed Assembly (continued) MFOCUSING TELESCOPE 1. After selecting the desired eyepiece, aim main telescope tube at a land-based target at least 200 yards away (e.g. a telephone pole or building). 2.... through Red Dot Finderscope, turn adjustment wheels until object comes into focus. Looking through Main Telescope Tube and establish a well-defined target. (see "Focusing Telescope" section) Remove plastic insulator from between Red Dot Finderscope battery and battery clip. Fully extend...
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... is a two-line, sixteen character display. If the date has been input into the system (see the scrolling text message. Telescope: The Telescope Mode of Northstar provides the ability to explore various astronomical objects categorized by using this mode you can circumvent the city, date, and...are included as well as an Identify Any option. MHANDSET MODES Explore: The Explore Mode of Northstar provides the ability to refine your telescope alignment during nighttime viewing just like the buttons. Button Functions (Continued) "GO" Button: The GO button will allow the user to...
... is a two-line, sixteen character display. If the date has been input into the system (see the scrolling text message. Telescope: The Telescope Mode of Northstar provides the ability to explore various astronomical objects categorized by using this mode you can circumvent the city, date, and...are included as well as an Identify Any option. MHANDSET MODES Explore: The Explore Mode of Northstar provides the ability to refine your telescope alignment during nighttime viewing just like the buttons. Button Functions (Continued) "GO" Button: The GO button will allow the user to...
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...telescope user is a first time user and does not know anything about astronomy that the telescope is set up on a level surface.) Step 1: Before turning the telescope...ENTER button, the time can be successful aligning the telescope in relation to the telescope mount. Press ENTER to : COUNTRY U.S.A. 56 The... somewhat more accurate results-this message, the telescope will execute a diagnostic check and level the telescope tube in a few simple steps. Then ...USING THE SCROLL UP OR SCROLL DOWN BUTTONS. When you turn the telescope on , remove the remote control handset. NOTE: ANY FLASHING ITEM...
...telescope user is a first time user and does not know anything about astronomy that the telescope is set up on a level surface.) Step 1: Before turning the telescope...ENTER button, the time can be successful aligning the telescope in relation to the telescope mount. Press ENTER to : COUNTRY U.S.A. 56 The... somewhat more accurate results-this message, the telescope will execute a diagnostic check and level the telescope tube in a few simple steps. Then ...USING THE SCROLL UP OR SCROLL DOWN BUTTONS. When you turn the telescope on , remove the remote control handset. NOTE: ANY FLASHING ITEM...
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... message reads CENTER STAR 2 THEN PRESS ENTER This means that you will need to choose the name of a star (this will be traced through the telescope (by moving it by using the SCROLL UP and SCROLL DOWN buttons and the ENTER button, the COUNTRY can be your "guide star") from the...
... message reads CENTER STAR 2 THEN PRESS ENTER This means that you will need to choose the name of a star (this will be traced through the telescope (by moving it by using the SCROLL UP and SCROLL DOWN buttons and the ENTER button, the COUNTRY can be your "guide star") from the...
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...to find out more precisely at least "in the ballpark"-remember that appear on the display. But what the object is before moving the telescope by pressing ENTER. The display will take you directions to each number with vertical and horizontal arrows, indicating roughly which direction and by ...how much the telescope needs to be very exciting. These are located in degrees of azimuth and altitude) : PLANET 3120 552 JUPITER NOTE: IF AN OBJECT IS...
...to find out more precisely at least "in the ballpark"-remember that appear on the display. But what the object is before moving the telescope by pressing ENTER. The display will take you directions to each number with vertical and horizontal arrows, indicating roughly which direction and by ...how much the telescope needs to be very exciting. These are located in degrees of azimuth and altitude) : PLANET 3120 552 JUPITER NOTE: IF AN OBJECT IS...
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... impress your first observing session you are already learning astronomical objects. By pressing the BACK button, you to where your current telescope position. 16 This mode will be right in the telescope's eyepiece! If you are back at the main level menu. Press ENTER. SCROLL UP or SCROLL DOWN until you are... the level IDENTIFY ANY By selecting this option with the ENTER key, it will IDENTIFY the object that object will take you return to your telescope is displayed.
... impress your first observing session you are already learning astronomical objects. By pressing the BACK button, you to where your current telescope position. 16 This mode will be right in the telescope's eyepiece! If you are back at the main level menu. Press ENTER. SCROLL UP or SCROLL DOWN until you are... the level IDENTIFY ANY By selecting this option with the ENTER key, it will IDENTIFY the object that object will take you return to your telescope is displayed.
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...world of astronomy. 17 Definitions for the abbreviations are in the night sky (perhaps within one , so it will provide more stars that the telescope is a chart for each of the four seasons, in both northern and southern hemispheres), choose a star you think you have your first star... list. For example, you might start off selecting the EXPLORE mode, then selecting PLANET if you chose. Play around . The display will move the telescope into a position roughly near the star. Once you will see a display that reads: ALIGN COMPLETE RATING ***** (Note: The more accurate, precise operation...
...world of astronomy. 17 Definitions for the abbreviations are in the night sky (perhaps within one , so it will provide more stars that the telescope is a chart for each of the four seasons, in both northern and southern hemispheres), choose a star you think you have your first star... list. For example, you might start off selecting the EXPLORE mode, then selecting PLANET if you chose. Play around . The display will move the telescope into a position roughly near the star. Once you will see a display that reads: ALIGN COMPLETE RATING ***** (Note: The more accurate, precise operation...
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However, the complete list of the 20,000 celestial objects that are included in this manual. 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 the telescope's database are programmed into your reference. 27
However, the complete list of the 20,000 celestial objects that are included in this manual. 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 the telescope's database are programmed into your reference. 27
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...the cost of postage and handling 2) Name and address for applicable warranty information. WARRANTY / REPAIR WARRANTY / REPAIR Telescope LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell® telescope is your assurance of a lifetime of Date Purchased 5) Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside the ...United States or Canada please contact your telescope contains electrical components, these components are warranted to be free of...
...the cost of postage and handling 2) Name and address for applicable warranty information. WARRANTY / REPAIR WARRANTY / REPAIR Telescope LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell® telescope is your assurance of a lifetime of Date Purchased 5) Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside the ...United States or Canada please contact your telescope contains electrical components, these components are warranted to be free of...