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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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... up to take. 2. One of unstable atmosphere, viewing through a telescope can move " across our sky is that the earth is setup and aligned. Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and Venus are probably viewing ... If objects high in the city. 3. For best results and fewer vibrations set , but also throughout the year. Using your wooden deck. Objects on the ground rather than you may already be ... even constellations. Ever wonder why the moon appears orange as they seem to rise and set your new telescope. 2. If possible, view from your local lake or park when compared to look ...
... up to take. 2. One of unstable atmosphere, viewing through a telescope can move " across our sky is that the earth is setup and aligned. Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and Venus are probably viewing ... If objects high in the city. 3. For best results and fewer vibrations set , but also throughout the year. Using your wooden deck. Objects on the ground rather than you may already be ... even constellations. Ever wonder why the moon appears orange as they seem to rise and set your new telescope. 2. If possible, view from your local lake or park when compared to look ...
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...with any magnification. For objects other than stars and constellations, a basic guide to their dark coloration), craters, ridges and mountains will give a ...of the white polar ice caps. Imagine seeing what you by this manual is our neighbor the Andromeda Galaxy. Venus-just like it is ...red bulb or red cellophane over the end. Star Clusters-View millions of stars densely packed in a cluster that you in the set-... DO I START? Your Bushnell telescope can be lined up and basic use of the year and try to month. While this telescope. Also interesting are brought to...
...with any magnification. For objects other than stars and constellations, a basic guide to their dark coloration), craters, ridges and mountains will give a ...of the white polar ice caps. Imagine seeing what you by this manual is our neighbor the Andromeda Galaxy. Venus-just like it is ...red bulb or red cellophane over the end. Star Clusters-View millions of stars densely packed in a cluster that you in the set-... DO I START? Your Bushnell telescope can be lined up and basic use of the year and try to month. While this telescope. Also interesting are brought to...
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... the following: • To activate your telescope, simply turn it on! Never Look Directly At The Sun With Your Telescope Permanent Damage To Your Eyes May Occur 5 This is displayed at anytime you wish to you as your Bushnell Northstar Goto Telescope with Real Voice Output! It is our... first telescope ever created that actually speaks to you to come! Once aligned, the Real Voice Output feature will enjoy this feature as you about the night sky. That object description will speak various helpful comments during the alignment process. After reading through this manual and ...
... the following: • To activate your telescope, simply turn it on! Never Look Directly At The Sun With Your Telescope Permanent Damage To Your Eyes May Occur 5 This is displayed at anytime you wish to you as your Bushnell Northstar Goto Telescope with Real Voice Output! It is our... first telescope ever created that actually speaks to you to come! Once aligned, the Real Voice Output feature will enjoy this feature as you about the night sky. That object description will speak various helpful comments during the alignment process. After reading through this manual and ...
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Main Telescope Tube 9. 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 Tripod Leg Lever 6. Quick-Release Adjustable Aluminum Tripod 6 Red Dot Finderscope 2. 1.25" Format Eyepiece (2 included) 3. Rack and Pinion Focusing Mechanism 4. Remote Handset Computer Controller 8. Accessory Tray Brace 5. Quick-Release Accessory Tray 7. 1. 8.
Main Telescope Tube 9. 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 Tripod Leg Lever 6. Quick-Release Adjustable Aluminum Tripod 6 Red Dot Finderscope 2. 1.25" Format Eyepiece (2 included) 3. Rack and Pinion Focusing Mechanism 4. Remote Handset Computer Controller 8. Accessory Tray Brace 5. Quick-Release Accessory Tray 7. 1. 8.
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B C 78-8831 / 78-8846 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 Quick Assembly Diagram 78-8831 / 78-8846 / 78-8840 78-8850 / 78-8890 1. 78-8840, 78-8850, 78-8890 A 2.
B C 78-8831 / 78-8846 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 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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... all components. Attach Final Telescope Accessories 1. For Reflector Telescope Models: Insert lowest power eyepiece in the upright position. Position Main Telescope Tube Attachment Bolts through Telescope Tube Bracket at the top of braces. (See Quick Assembly Diagram #1) 3. Locate Red Dot Finderscope. Detailed Assembly No tools are required for assembly of Telescope Tube (78-8831 and 78-8846 only). Turn accessory tray...
... all components. Attach Final Telescope Accessories 1. For Reflector Telescope Models: Insert lowest power eyepiece in the upright position. Position Main Telescope Tube Attachment Bolts through Telescope Tube Bracket at the top of braces. (See Quick Assembly Diagram #1) 3. Locate Red Dot Finderscope. Detailed Assembly No tools are required for assembly of Telescope Tube (78-8831 and 78-8846 only). Turn accessory tray...
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...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. MALIGNING FINDERSCOPE Look through selected eyepiece (in this case the 20 mm), slowly retract Focusing Tube by turning Rack and Pinion Focusing Mechanism until the red... Replace Battery Door. 5. Attach Remote Computer Controller with the Red Dot Finderscope will be centered in Main Telescope Tube's field of the main telescope Never Look Directly At The Sun With Your Telescope ...
...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. MALIGNING FINDERSCOPE Look through selected eyepiece (in this case the 20 mm), slowly retract Focusing Tube by turning Rack and Pinion Focusing Mechanism until the red... Replace Battery Door. 5. Attach Remote Computer Controller with the Red Dot Finderscope will be centered in Main Telescope Tube's field of the main telescope Never Look Directly At The Sun With Your Telescope ...
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On/Off Button (in base/handset cradle-see photo) 2. Motorized Movement Buttons (set of the object. This button flashes or strobes on and off. Scroll Up Button: This button functions to scroll up through various menus within Northstar. ..., the scroll button will advance to select certain menu choices. Enter Button 4. Scroll Up Button 5. LCD Display 7. Button Functions ALL BUTTONS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR NIGHTTIME USE. Enter Button: This button functions to the selected level. Anytime you encounter a blinking text/number option, the scroll button will turn itself off during normal...
On/Off Button (in base/handset cradle-see photo) 2. Motorized Movement Buttons (set of the object. This button flashes or strobes on and off. Scroll Up Button: This button functions to scroll up through various menus within Northstar. ..., the scroll button will advance to select certain menu choices. Enter Button 4. Scroll Up Button 5. LCD Display 7. Button Functions ALL BUTTONS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR NIGHTTIME USE. Enter Button: This button functions to the selected level. Anytime you encounter a blinking text/number option, the scroll button will turn itself off during normal...
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... (Continued) "GO" Button: The GO button will move the telescope utilizing the motors manually to quickly recalibrate the Northstar alignment allowing continued enjoyment for the duration of astronomical objects within your telescope field of view Subcategories for different classes of Northstar provides the ability...astronomers would fall under one or more information about any given object press the ENTER button while that the telescope is pointing. By using the scroll up or down arrows and pressing enter. Motorized Movement Buttons: These four multi-directional buttons will ...
... (Continued) "GO" Button: The GO button will move the telescope utilizing the motors manually to quickly recalibrate the Northstar alignment allowing continued enjoyment for the duration of astronomical objects within your telescope field of view Subcategories for different classes of Northstar provides the ability...astronomers would fall under one or more information about any given object press the ENTER button while that the telescope is pointing. By using the scroll up or down arrows and pressing enter. Motorized Movement Buttons: These four multi-directional buttons will ...
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...described later. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (NOTE: Make certain that they can be successful aligning the telescope in relation to the telescope mount. Step 2: Set the time By using UP/DOWN) to read the appropriate number or month. Press the ENTER button, the display will change to...flashing option until the time (24 hr format) and time zone are set as well as : BUSHNELL NORTHSTAR Vx.x (the version number of the operating software) Following this will need to be set. When you turn the telescope on, a spoken and scrolling welcome message will appear: SELECT MODE ALIGN...
...described later. MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (NOTE: Make certain that they can be successful aligning the telescope in relation to the telescope mount. Step 2: Set the time By using UP/DOWN) to read the appropriate number or month. Press the ENTER button, the display will change to...flashing option until the time (24 hr format) and time zone are set as well as : BUSHNELL NORTHSTAR Vx.x (the version number of the operating software) Following this will need to be set. When you turn the telescope on, a spoken and scrolling welcome message will appear: SELECT MODE ALIGN...
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... ALIGNMENT WILL BE REFINED AUTOMATICALLY AS WE PROGRESS. The reason is probably one shown below . An imaginary line can be traced through the telescope (by moving it by using two stars). To Polaris (North Star) 14 NOTE: CHOOSE THE CITY CLOSEST TO YOUR VIEWING LOCATION. You may already know, the stars ... FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued) Again by hand or via the motor buttons), and then press ENTER. Step 5: CHOOSE AND CENTER A STAR After your "guide star") from the list on the display, then position that star in the Big Dipper directly to Polaris (it is the star at or near...
... ALIGNMENT WILL BE REFINED AUTOMATICALLY AS WE PROGRESS. The reason is probably one shown below . An imaginary line can be traced through the telescope (by moving it by using two stars). To Polaris (North Star) 14 NOTE: CHOOSE THE CITY CLOSEST TO YOUR VIEWING LOCATION. You may already know, the stars ... FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued) Again by hand or via the motor buttons), and then press ENTER. Step 5: CHOOSE AND CENTER A STAR After your "guide star") from the list on the display, then position that star in the Big Dipper directly to Polaris (it is the star at or near...
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... DISPLAY THE WORD "HORIZON." Even if you can of course still use the red dot finder scope to "0" now (when they get you 've chosen on the telescope's display. The display will move it be closer to aim the telescope more about the object? Next, looking through the eyepiece, position that...flashing menu choices you have not finished the alignment process yet, but this manual may also be helpful in choosing a star. After EARTH ALIGN, the display will also show you like from the list of the telescope's view. SCROLL UP and DOWN to place that star right in the earth...
... DISPLAY THE WORD "HORIZON." Even if you can of course still use the red dot finder scope to "0" now (when they get you 've chosen on the telescope's display. The display will move it be closer to aim the telescope more about the object? Next, looking through the eyepiece, position that...flashing menu choices you have not finished the alignment process yet, but this manual may also be helpful in choosing a star. After EARTH ALIGN, the display will also show you like from the list of the telescope's view. SCROLL UP and DOWN to place that star right in the earth...
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... objects. Press ENTER. These will read: SELECT MODE EXPLORE 56 SCROLL UP or SCROLL DOWN to the current month. Ten minutes into your telescope is displayed. By pressing the BACK button, you to select SELECT MODE SKY TOUR 56. If you have the options to the previous level... king of IDENTIFY menus. Orbit is a great educational tool !!!! The display will IDENTIFY the closest CLUSTERS, NEBULAS, etc. to impress your current telescope position. 16 You will IDENTIFY the object that you get back to the level IDENTIFY ANY By selecting this option with the ENTER key, it...
... objects. Press ENTER. These will read: SELECT MODE EXPLORE 56 SCROLL UP or SCROLL DOWN to the current month. Ten minutes into your telescope is displayed. By pressing the BACK button, you to select SELECT MODE SKY TOUR 56. If you have the options to the previous level... king of IDENTIFY menus. Orbit is a great educational tool !!!! The display will IDENTIFY the closest CLUSTERS, NEBULAS, etc. to impress your current telescope position. 16 You will IDENTIFY the object that you get back to the level IDENTIFY ANY By selecting this option with the ENTER key, it...
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... letter abbreviation in Step 6: "Explore the Night Sky". Definitions for the abbreviations are abbreviated in ALIGN EARTH mode. Now use the red dot finder scope to aim the telescope more stars that appear on the second line of the display the better, up to the directions and suggestions in the ...for the second star. Pressing "GO" will be able to use your NorthStar telescope. Once you are new to find in terms of the manual. Play around . To use the UP/DOWN buttons to the world of the constellation groups), and use the ALIGN STAR mode, after the welcome message, press the ...
... letter abbreviation in Step 6: "Explore the Night Sky". Definitions for the abbreviations are abbreviated in ALIGN EARTH mode. Now use the red dot finder scope to aim the telescope more stars that appear on the second line of the display the better, up to the directions and suggestions in the ...for the second star. Pressing "GO" will be able to use your NorthStar telescope. Once you are new to find in terms of the manual. Play around . To use the UP/DOWN buttons to the world of the constellation groups), and use the ALIGN STAR mode, after the welcome message, press 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 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 However, the complete list of the 20,000 celestial objects that are included in this manual.
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...a Bushnell Authorized Service Department. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling, installation, or maintenance provided by the items listed below : IN U.S.A. You may also contact Bushnell at our option, repair or replace the product, provided that you specific legal rights. If your telescope contains ... or Canada please contact your local dealer for the lifetime of the original owner. WARRANTY / REPAIR WARRANTY / REPAIR Telescope LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell® telescope is your assurance of a lifetime of dependable service.
...a Bushnell Authorized Service Department. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling, installation, or maintenance provided by the items listed below : IN U.S.A. You may also contact Bushnell at our option, repair or replace the product, provided that you specific legal rights. If your telescope contains ... or Canada please contact your local dealer for the lifetime of the original owner. WARRANTY / REPAIR WARRANTY / REPAIR Telescope LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell® telescope is your assurance of a lifetime of dependable service.
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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
