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78-8840, 78-8850, 78-8890 maksutov-cassegrain With RealVoice™ outpuT AVEC SORTIE REALVOICE™ CON SALIDA REALVOICE™ MIT REALVOICE™ SPRACHAUSGABE CON USCITA REALVOICE™ Instruction Manual MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI 78-8831 76mm RefLEctor 78-8846 114mm Reflector Lit.#: 98-0433/03-10
78-8840, 78-8850, 78-8890 maksutov-cassegrain With RealVoice™ outpuT AVEC SORTIE REALVOICE™ CON SALIDA REALVOICE™ MIT REALVOICE™ SPRACHAUSGABE CON USCITA REALVOICE™ Instruction Manual MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI 78-8831 76mm RefLEctor 78-8846 114mm Reflector Lit.#: 98-0433/03-10
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... path. Ever wonder why the moon appears orange as they seem to rise and set your telescope will notice that orbit. This is rotating about that the moon or Jupiter will... separation line on the moon (called the"Terminator") is setup and aligned. Star clusters and individual stars are looking through a telescope can move directly to higher magnifications on the planets and ...of these objects. For best results and fewer vibrations set , but also throughout the year. This will provide a brighter and crisper image. Using your foundation. Objects on the horizon? It's because...
... path. Ever wonder why the moon appears orange as they seem to rise and set your telescope will notice that orbit. This is rotating about that the moon or Jupiter will... separation line on the moon (called the"Terminator") is setup and aligned. Star clusters and individual stars are looking through a telescope can move directly to higher magnifications on the planets and ...of these objects. For best results and fewer vibrations set , but also throughout the year. This will provide a brighter and crisper image. Using your foundation. Objects on the horizon? It's because...
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...of our lunar neighbor can be enjoyed with a red bulb or red cellophane over the end. Pay close attention to know about astronomy. Enjoy this manual is intended to assist you in the night ... a basic guide to month. These are its dark stripes or bands both above and below its equator. At times Venus appears brilliantly in the set-up and basic use of this telescope. Nebulae-The ...equatorial belts. Also interesting are brought to your backyard! Mars-The Great Red Planet appears as if you . Your Bushnell telescope can see are: The Moon-a wonderful view of the night sky, it...
...of our lunar neighbor can be enjoyed with a red bulb or red cellophane over the end. Pay close attention to know about astronomy. Enjoy this manual is intended to assist you in the night ... a basic guide to month. These are its dark stripes or bands both above and below its equator. At times Venus appears brilliantly in the set-up and basic use of this telescope. Nebulae-The ...equatorial belts. Also interesting are brought to your backyard! Mars-The Great Red Planet appears as if you . Your Bushnell telescope can see are: The Moon-a wonderful view of the night sky, it...
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Consider this feature as your Bushnell Northstar Goto Telescope with the scrolling text description. • If at the bottom right of your... is built in these pages you can cancel the speech by doing the following: • To activate your telescope, simply turn it on the purchase of the LCD viewscreen. Once aligned, the Real Voice Output feature will ... Voice Output! That object description will enjoy this manual and preparing for years to you as outlined in to the remote control handset. • Along the way the telescope will really shine anytime the enter key is depressed...
Consider this feature as your Bushnell Northstar Goto Telescope with the scrolling text description. • If at the bottom right of your... is built in these pages you can cancel the speech by doing the following: • To activate your telescope, simply turn it on the purchase of the LCD viewscreen. Once aligned, the Real Voice Output feature will ... Voice Output! That object description will enjoy this manual and preparing for years to you as outlined in to the remote control handset. • Along the way the telescope will really shine anytime the enter key is depressed...
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Accessory Tray Brace 5. Quick-Release Adjustable Aluminum Tripod 6 Rack and Pinion Focusing Mechanism 4. Red Dot Finderscope 2. 1.25" Format Eyepiece (2 included) 3. Main Telescope Tube 9. Remote Handset Computer Controller 8. Quick-Release Accessory Tray 7. Quick-Release Tripod Leg Lever 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. 1. 8.
Accessory Tray Brace 5. Quick-Release Adjustable Aluminum Tripod 6 Rack and Pinion Focusing Mechanism 4. Red Dot Finderscope 2. 1.25" Format Eyepiece (2 included) 3. Main Telescope Tube 9. Remote Handset Computer Controller 8. Quick-Release Accessory Tray 7. Quick-Release Tripod Leg Lever 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. 1. 8.
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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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... Quick Assembly Diagram #1) 3. For 78-8890, slide black telescope tube bracket into place. 4. Adjust tripod leg height to suit by backing out eyepiece set screws to double or triple the power of your telescope. Attach Low Power Eyepiece. For Reflector Telescope Models: Insert lowest power eyepiece in the correction direction. (Logo on top of Telescope Tube (78-8831 and 78-8846...
... Quick Assembly Diagram #1) 3. For 78-8890, slide black telescope tube bracket into place. 4. Adjust tripod leg height to suit by backing out eyepiece set screws to double or triple the power of your telescope. Attach Low Power Eyepiece. For Reflector Telescope Models: Insert lowest power eyepiece in the correction direction. (Logo on top of Telescope Tube (78-8831 and 78-8846...
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... pole or building). 2. MALIGNING FINDERSCOPE Look through selected eyepiece (in Main Telescope Tube's field of the main telescope Never Look Directly At The Sun With Your Telescope Permanent Damage To Your Eyes May Occur 9 Turn Red Dot Finderscope on Northstar Computerized Star Locator Base. 3. Replace Battery Door. 5. MATTACH REMOTE COMPUTER CONTROLLER AND BATTERY 1. Attach Remote...
... pole or building). 2. MALIGNING FINDERSCOPE Look through selected eyepiece (in Main Telescope Tube's field of the main telescope Never Look Directly At The Sun With Your Telescope Permanent Damage To Your Eyes May Occur 9 Turn Red Dot Finderscope on Northstar Computerized Star Locator Base. 3. Replace Battery Door. 5. MATTACH REMOTE COMPUTER CONTROLLER AND BATTERY 1. Attach Remote...
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Scroll Up Button 5. Scroll Down Button 6. Motorized Movement Buttons (set of inactivity.) Back Button: This button functions to navigate to the previous level within the operating framework and/or back to scroll up through various...can also be pressed to hear a spoken description and display a scrolling text description of input. Enter Button 4. Button Functions ALL BUTTONS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR NIGHTTIME USE. To turn the unit off . Anytime you encounter a blinking text/number option, the scroll button will automatically turn the Northstar Computerized Star Locator on the...
Scroll Up Button 5. Scroll Down Button 6. Motorized Movement Buttons (set of inactivity.) Back Button: This button functions to navigate to the previous level within the operating framework and/or back to scroll up through various...can also be pressed to hear a spoken description and display a scrolling text description of input. Enter Button 4. Button Functions ALL BUTTONS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR NIGHTTIME USE. To turn the unit off . Anytime you encounter a blinking text/number option, the scroll button will automatically turn the Northstar Computerized Star Locator on the...
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... of view Subcategories for different classes of identifiable objects are depressed, the faster the Northstar will move the telescope utilizing the motors manually to another object is selected and the "GO" button is pointed at. Motorized Movement Buttons: These four multi-directional ...until it reaches its maximum speed. Align Star: The Align Star Mode of Northstar provides the ability to easily align your telescope utilizing some astronomical knowledge. By using the scroll up or down arrows and pressing enter. Astronomical Coordinates for Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC) as...
... of view Subcategories for different classes of identifiable objects are depressed, the faster the Northstar will move the telescope utilizing the motors manually to another object is selected and the "GO" button is pointed at. Motorized Movement Buttons: These four multi-directional ...until it reaches its maximum speed. Align Star: The Align Star Mode of Northstar provides the ability to easily align your telescope utilizing some astronomical knowledge. By using the scroll up or down arrows and pressing enter. Astronomical Coordinates for Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC) as...
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... that even if the telescope user is a first time user and does not know anything about astronomy that the telescope is set . Step 2: Set the time By using UP/DOWN) to be changed to the telescope mount. Then set the next flashing option ...set . OTHER CHOICES ARE AVAILABLE BY USING THE SCROLL UP OR SCROLL DOWN BUTTONS. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (NOTE: Make certain that they can be successful aligning the telescope in relation to read the appropriate number. Then set the next flashing option until the day, month and year are set as well as : BUSHNELL...
... that even if the telescope user is a first time user and does not know anything about astronomy that the telescope is set . Step 2: Set the time By using UP/DOWN) to be changed to the telescope mount. Then set the next flashing option ...set . OTHER CHOICES ARE AVAILABLE BY USING THE SCROLL UP OR SCROLL DOWN BUTTONS. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (NOTE: Make certain that they can be successful aligning the telescope in relation to read the appropriate number. Then set the next flashing option until the day, month and year are set as well as : BUSHNELL...
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... to with the UP/ DOWN buttons, then press ENTER when it is that we are using two stars). NOTE: CHOOSE THE CITY CLOSEST TO YOUR VIEWING LOCATION. Step 5: CHOOSE AND CENTER A STAR After your "guide star") from the list on the display, then position that you look through Merak and ... "pointer stars"). THIS IS NOT A CRITICAL STEP AND THE ALIGNMENT WILL BE REFINED AUTOMATICALLY AS WE PROGRESS. An imaginary line can be traced through the telescope (by moving it 's about 5 times farther away than the one star (unlike the ALIGN STAR mode, which is the star at different times of ...
... to with the UP/ DOWN buttons, then press ENTER when it is that we are using two stars). NOTE: CHOOSE THE CITY CLOSEST TO YOUR VIEWING LOCATION. Step 5: CHOOSE AND CENTER A STAR After your "guide star") from the list on the display, then position that you look through Merak and ... "pointer stars"). THIS IS NOT A CRITICAL STEP AND THE ALIGNMENT WILL BE REFINED AUTOMATICALLY AS WE PROGRESS. An imaginary line can be traced through the telescope (by moving it 's about 5 times farther away than the one star (unlike the ALIGN STAR mode, which is the star at different times of ...
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... Dipper" is completed, you will move it be helpful in the object list. If the rating is at the star you chose (one of this manual may also be nice to know what flashing menu choices you have your area shown on the second line of the star you like from.... SCROLL UP or SCROLL DOWN to see what the object is before moving the telescope by hand or using the SCROLL UP or SCROLL DOWN buttons, you can of course still use the red dot finder scope to aim the telescope more about the object? Notice the display shows you directions to view. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR...
... Dipper" is completed, you will move it be helpful in the object list. If the rating is at the star you chose (one of this manual may also be nice to know what flashing menu choices you have your area shown on the second line of the star you like from.... SCROLL UP or SCROLL DOWN to see what the object is before moving the telescope by hand or using the SCROLL UP or SCROLL DOWN buttons, you can of course still use the red dot finder scope to aim the telescope more about the object? Notice the display shows you directions to view. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR...
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... message telling you get back to the current month. You will read: SELECT MODE EXPLORE 56 SCROLL UP or SCROLL DOWN to where your current telescope position. 16 This mode will IDENTIFY the closest CLUSTERS, NEBULAS, etc. You also have done the ALIGN EARTH alignment and entered the date, it will... astronomical objects. Don't know what constellation it reads: JUPITER fifth planet from sun. Press the button two times and you have the options to your telescope is displayed. to choose other PLANET item is currently pointed. Largest planet in the...
... message telling you get back to the current month. You will read: SELECT MODE EXPLORE 56 SCROLL UP or SCROLL DOWN to where your current telescope position. 16 This mode will IDENTIFY the closest CLUSTERS, NEBULAS, etc. You also have done the ALIGN EARTH alignment and entered the date, it will... astronomical objects. Don't know what constellation it reads: JUPITER fifth planet from sun. Press the button two times and you have the options to your telescope is displayed. to choose other PLANET item is currently pointed. Largest planet in the...
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...a position roughly near the star. Once you dynamic real-time information on the displayed list. To use the red dot finder scope to find in the night sky (perhaps within one , so it 's name on your telescope's current position in Step 6: "Explore the Night Sky". Press ENTER. Pressing "GO" will again...17 Select another star from the list in the lower right portion of the manual. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME / ALIGN STAR MODE To select the final mode press ENTER at the display: SELECT MODE TELESCOPE 56 The display reads something like: RA18:53 DEC+38.7 AZ280 ALT+62 ...
...a position roughly near the star. Once you dynamic real-time information on the displayed list. To use the red dot finder scope to find in the night sky (perhaps within one , so it 's name on your telescope's current position in Step 6: "Explore the Night Sky". Press ENTER. Pressing "GO" will again...17 Select another star from the list in the lower right portion of the manual. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME / ALIGN STAR MODE To select the final mode press ENTER at the display: SELECT MODE TELESCOPE 56 The display reads something like: RA18:53 DEC+38.7 AZ280 ALT+62 ...
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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
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...replace the product, provided that you return the product postage prepaid. WARRANTY / REPAIR WARRANTY / REPAIR Telescope LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell® telescope is your local dealer for product return 3) An explanation of the defect 4) Proof of Date Purchased 5) Product should be well packed in the amount of $15.00 to cover the cost of dependable service...than a Bushnell Authorized Service Department. In the event of the original owner. In Europe you specific legal rights. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling, installation, or ...
...replace the product, provided that you return the product postage prepaid. WARRANTY / REPAIR WARRANTY / REPAIR Telescope LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell® telescope is your local dealer for product return 3) An explanation of the defect 4) Proof of Date Purchased 5) Product should be well packed in the amount of $15.00 to cover the cost of dependable service...than a Bushnell Authorized Service Department. In the event of the original owner. In Europe you specific legal rights. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling, installation, or ...
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For further questions or additional information please contact: Bushnell Outdoor Products 9200 Cody, Overland Park, Kansas 66214 (800) 423-3537 • www.bushnell.com ©2010 Bushnell Outdoor Products
For further questions or additional information please contact: Bushnell Outdoor Products 9200 Cody, Overland Park, Kansas 66214 (800) 423-3537 • www.bushnell.com ©2010 Bushnell Outdoor Products
