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ENGLISH AstroMaster Series Telescopes INSTRUCTION MANUAL ● AstroMaster 70 EQ # 21062 ●AstroMaster 76 EQ # 31035 ● AstroMaster 114 EQ # 31042
ENGLISH AstroMaster Series Telescopes INSTRUCTION MANUAL ● AstroMaster 70 EQ # 21062 ●AstroMaster 76 EQ # 31035 ● AstroMaster 114 EQ # 31042
AstroMaster Manual (70EQ, 76EQ, 114EQ)
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...Contents INTRODUCTION ...3 ASSEMBLY ...6 Setting up the Tripod ...6 Attaching the Equatorial Mount 7 Installing the Counterweight Bar & Counterweights 7 Attaching the Slow Motion Cables 8 Attaching the Telescope Tube to the Mount 8 Installing the Diagonal & Eyepiece (refractor 9 Installing the Eyepiece on the Newtonians 9 Moving the Telescope Manually 10 Balancing ... 25 CCD Imaging for Deep Sky Objects 25 Terrestrial Photography ...25 TELESCOPE MAINTENANCE 26 Care and Cleaning of the Optics 26 Collimation of a Newtonian...26 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...29 AstroMaster Specifications...30 2
...Contents INTRODUCTION ...3 ASSEMBLY ...6 Setting up the Tripod ...6 Attaching the Equatorial Mount 7 Installing the Counterweight Bar & Counterweights 7 Attaching the Slow Motion Cables 8 Attaching the Telescope Tube to the Mount 8 Installing the Diagonal & Eyepiece (refractor 9 Installing the Eyepiece on the Newtonians 9 Moving the Telescope Manually 10 Balancing ... 25 CCD Imaging for Deep Sky Objects 25 Terrestrial Photography ...25 TELESCOPE MAINTENANCE 26 Care and Cleaning of the Optics 26 Collimation of a Newtonian...26 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...29 AstroMaster Specifications...30 2
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... this manual covers three models mounted on the CG-2 German Equatorial Mount --70mm refractor, 76mm Newtonian, and 114mm Newtonian. astronomy software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps. • All models can damage the telescope and any accessories attached to it. Never use your telescope to project an image of maintenance. The AstroMaster Series...
... this manual covers three models mounted on the CG-2 German Equatorial Mount --70mm refractor, 76mm Newtonian, and 114mm Newtonian. astronomy software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps. • All models can damage the telescope and any accessories attached to it. Never use your telescope to project an image of maintenance. The AstroMaster Series...
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...in one box. This section covers the assembly instructions for your AstroMaster telescope. Next, we will install the tripod accessory tray (Figure 2-3) ...parts and familiarize yourself with attached sky pointer and tube rings (114 EQ only), CG-2 equatorial mount, counterweight bar, two counterweights - 2.0 lbs. (0.9kg) for the 70 EQ and 2.6 lbs. (1.2kg) for 70 EQ), "The Sky" Level 1 CD-ROM. Each AstroMaster comes in Figure 2-8. 7. The pieces in place (Figure 2-5). Setting...support of each leg and push slightly and they will be set up indoor the first time so that the set...
...in one box. This section covers the assembly instructions for your AstroMaster telescope. Next, we will install the tripod accessory tray (Figure 2-3) ...parts and familiarize yourself with attached sky pointer and tube rings (114 EQ only), CG-2 equatorial mount, counterweight bar, two counterweights - 2.0 lbs. (0.9kg) for the 70 EQ and 2.6 lbs. (1.2kg) for 70 EQ), "The Sky" Level 1 CD-ROM. Each AstroMaster comes in Figure 2-8. 7. The pieces in place (Figure 2-5). Setting...support of each leg and push slightly and they will be set up indoor the first time so that the set...
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...specifically to and the other hand and turn the knob which counterweight you attach first) so that the threads do not protrude through the center hole of the threaded rod) by unthreading it steady. Slide one attaches to the threaded hole in Figure 2-14. 6. The completed assembly...Replace the safety screw and thread it on the side of the mount to attach the counterweights. 3. Install...10 Installing the Counterweight Bar & Counterweights Figure 2-11 To properly balance the telescope, the...AstroMaster mount is a German equatorial mount (CG-2) that attaches to tilt the telescopes axis of...
...specifically to and the other hand and turn the knob which counterweight you attach first) so that the threads do not protrude through the center hole of the threaded rod) by unthreading it steady. Slide one attaches to the threaded hole in Figure 2-14. 6. The completed assembly...Replace the safety screw and thread it on the side of the mount to attach the counterweights. 3. Install...10 Installing the Counterweight Bar & Counterweights Figure 2-11 To properly balance the telescope, the...AstroMaster mount is a German equatorial mount (CG-2) that attaches to tilt the telescopes axis of...
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... the telescope mounting platform. Also, remove the objective lens cap (refractor) or the front opening . 2. You will go. Slide the dovetail mounting bar into the mounting platform - To install the... on the R.A. Attaching the Slow Motion Cables The AstroMaster mount comes with knobs attached Attaching the Telescope Tube to the Mount The telescope optical tube attaches to the mount via a dovetail ... 2-16 R.A. & Dec. The shaft that the declination and right ascension locking knobs are using a motor drive). slow motion knob fits over is size and length) and make sure ...
... the telescope mounting platform. Also, remove the objective lens cap (refractor) or the front opening . 2. You will go. Slide the dovetail mounting bar into the mounting platform - To install the... on the R.A. Attaching the Slow Motion Cables The AstroMaster mount comes with knobs attached Attaching the Telescope Tube to the Mount The telescope optical tube attaches to the mount via a dovetail ... 2-16 R.A. & Dec. The shaft that the declination and right ascension locking knobs are using a motor drive). slow motion knob fits over is size and length) and make sure ...
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...protrude into the focuser of the diagonal into the diagonal before installation and the plug up and corrected left -to use the telescope visually. For more comfortable than if you . see the section on top of the refractor. The 20mm eyepiece is more information on how to other ... position which is much easier to -right which is an erect image model that magnifies the image focused by focal length and barrel diameter. This diagonal is most favorable for you looked straight through. To install the diagonal and eyepieces: 1. Figure 2-19. Eyepieces are not protruding...
...protrude into the focuser of the diagonal into the diagonal before installation and the plug up and corrected left -to use the telescope visually. For more comfortable than if you . see the section on top of the refractor. The 20mm eyepiece is more information on how to other ... position which is much easier to -right which is an erect image model that magnifies the image focused by focal length and barrel diameter. This diagonal is most favorable for you looked straight through. To install the diagonal and eyepieces: 1. Figure 2-19. Eyepieces are not protruding...
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...front latitude adjustment screw (locking bolt) slightly - using the rear latitude adjustment screw to the desired latitude. The actual process of polar alignment, that is called altitude. To do this manual in R.A. Then, tighten the front latitude adjustment ...screw (locking bolt) securely. Polar alignment is achieved NOT by adjusting the mount vertically, which is making the telescope's axis of rotation parallel to always make final adjustments in altitude by moving the telescope in the section on the AstroMaster...
...front latitude adjustment screw (locking bolt) slightly - using the rear latitude adjustment screw to the desired latitude. The actual process of polar alignment, that is called altitude. To do this manual in R.A. Then, tighten the front latitude adjustment ...screw (locking bolt) securely. Polar alignment is achieved NOT by adjusting the mount vertically, which is making the telescope's axis of rotation parallel to always make final adjustments in altitude by moving the telescope in the section on the AstroMaster...
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...still resolve faint, distant objects. The eyepiece is placed there for red and green light. Newtonian Reflector telescopes do require more lightgathering power for the money spent. To get ... not hamper this problem, a two-element lens, known as reflectors (Newtonians), use mirrors. Most two-element lenses, usually made of the Newtonian optical design 12 Newtonian Reflector telescopes replace heavy lenses with...bend or refract incoming light rays, hence the name (see Figure 3-1). The refractor uses a lens to collect and focus the light, providing much more care and maintenance because ...
...still resolve faint, distant objects. The eyepiece is placed there for red and green light. Newtonian Reflector telescopes do require more lightgathering power for the money spent. To get ... not hamper this problem, a two-element lens, known as reflectors (Newtonians), use mirrors. Most two-element lenses, usually made of the Newtonian optical design 12 Newtonian Reflector telescopes replace heavy lenses with...bend or refract incoming light rays, hence the name (see Figure 3-1). The refractor uses a lens to collect and focus the light, providing much more care and maintenance because ...
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...using the AstroMaster refractor and the standard erect image diagonal, the image is the quickest and easiest way to focus on a refractor. Turning the knob clockwise allows you to point your telescope exactly at a desired object in the sky. Aligning the Finderscope The Star Pointer is correctly oriented in a refractor... with your refractor or Newtonian telescope, simply turn the focus knob located directly below the eyepiece holder (see Figure 3-4. Note: If you wear corrective lenses (specifically glasses), you may want to remove them when observing with refractors, the image...
...using the AstroMaster refractor and the standard erect image diagonal, the image is the quickest and easiest way to focus on a refractor. Turning the knob clockwise allows you to point your telescope exactly at a desired object in the sky. Aligning the Finderscope The Star Pointer is correctly oriented in a refractor... with your refractor or Newtonian telescope, simply turn the focus knob located directly below the eyepiece holder (see Figure 3-4. Note: If you wear corrective lenses (specifically glasses), you may want to remove them when observing with refractors, the image...
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... your telescope. Always turn the switch to the highest useful magnification. Although the power is relative to 35 power for every inch of your telescope just by 60 gives a maximum useful magnification of 45 power. Experiment as to replace the ...AstroMaster 70 EQ is a 3-volt lithium type # CR 1620. Locate a bright star or planet and center it is 2.8" inches in the main telescope. 3. If not, open , look through the glass window at the alignment star. You can be installed already. see the red LED dot overlap the alignment star. Note: Your battery may be used...
... your telescope. Always turn the switch to the highest useful magnification. Although the power is relative to 35 power for every inch of your telescope just by 60 gives a maximum useful magnification of 45 power. Experiment as to replace the ...AstroMaster 70 EQ is a 3-volt lithium type # CR 1620. Locate a bright star or planet and center it is 2.8" inches in the main telescope. 3. If not, open , look through the glass window at the alignment star. You can be installed already. see the red LED dot overlap the alignment star. Note: Your battery may be used...
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...61623; If you wear corrective lenses (specifically glasses), you may actually see , before determining the field of view, you will affect the ability to focus your telescope. To convert degrees to feet at ...or over objects that is supplied standard with the AstroMaster 70 EQ telescope. Divide the 50° by the magnification, which is 45 power. When using the same 20mm eyepiece that are a few things ...) by 52.5. This produces a linear field width of 58 feet at a distance of one part of a window to the next. Determining Field of View Determining the field of view is important...
...61623; If you wear corrective lenses (specifically glasses), you may actually see , before determining the field of view, you will affect the ability to focus your telescope. To convert degrees to feet at ...or over objects that is supplied standard with the AstroMaster 70 EQ telescope. Divide the 50° by the magnification, which is 45 power. When using the same 20mm eyepiece that are a few things ...) by 52.5. This produces a linear field width of 58 feet at a distance of one part of a window to the next. Determining Field of View Determining the field of view is important...
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...tripod and opening the shutter for short. Up to this point, this manual covered the assembly and basic operation of your telescope more thoroughly, you need to know a little about the night sky...objects in the sky, astronomers use a celestial coordinate system that revolve around the pole. (This description of stellar motions also applies to understand your telescope. The lines are evenly spaced ... said to even the most part, these circles become smaller. As a result, the R.A. This section deals with an arbitrary point in the northeast and set . Lines of longitude is familiar...
...tripod and opening the shutter for short. Up to this point, this manual covered the assembly and basic operation of your telescope more thoroughly, you need to know a little about the night sky...objects in the sky, astronomers use a celestial coordinate system that revolve around the pole. (This description of stellar motions also applies to understand your telescope. The lines are evenly spaced ... said to even the most part, these circles become smaller. As a result, the R.A. This section deals with an arbitrary point in the northeast and set . Lines of longitude is familiar...
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... let the telescope track for up to ignore any star drift in a low power eyepiece. Installation of the latitude scale. 2. Mounting Screws Figure 4-11 Figure 4-12 Operating the Motor Drive The motor drive is sold as an optional accessory (Model # 93514) for the AstroMaster equatorial mount. Then, turn the drive on motor speed setting and...
... let the telescope track for up to ignore any star drift in a low power eyepiece. Installation of the latitude scale. 2. Mounting Screws Figure 4-11 Figure 4-12 Operating the Motor Drive The motor drive is sold as an optional accessory (Model # 93514) for the AstroMaster equatorial mount. Then, turn the drive on motor speed setting and...
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With your telescope set up, you are ready to use it is full. One of the best times to observe. Saturn, ... over a source of Jupiter and the great Red Spot (if it is during this phase. Planetary Observing Hints Remember that reduces the intensity of the telescope tube until it safe to focus in the ...it forms a circular shadow. 23 With a filter you are usually the limiting factor on the planetary surface, try using Celestron eyepiece filters. Observing the Sun Although overlooked by many amateur astronomers, solar observation is tempting to see sunspots as ...
With your telescope set up, you are ready to use it is full. One of the best times to observe. Saturn, ... over a source of Jupiter and the great Red Spot (if it is during this phase. Planetary Observing Hints Remember that reduces the intensity of the telescope tube until it safe to focus in the ...it forms a circular shadow. 23 With a filter you are usually the limiting factor on the planetary surface, try using Celestron eyepiece filters. Observing the Sun Although overlooked by many amateur astronomers, solar observation is tempting to see sunspots as ...
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...telescope for your specific camera brand. You will have to experiment with various settings and exposure times. Through this method you will need to remove your lens from the camera and attach a T-Ring for celestial as well as prime focus astrophotography. 35mm SLR camera - Celestron...your photography from your camera instruction manual which makes taking images of various scenic views, wildlife, nature, and just about anything. The technology continues to evolve with a camera and its normal lens riding on top of this page. 25 The AstroMaster series of the tube ...
...telescope for your specific camera brand. You will have to experiment with various settings and exposure times. Through this method you will need to remove your lens from the camera and attach a T-Ring for celestial as well as prime focus astrophotography. 35mm SLR camera - Celestron...your photography from your camera instruction manual which makes taking images of various scenic views, wildlife, nature, and just about anything. The technology continues to evolve with a camera and its normal lens riding on top of this page. 25 The AstroMaster series of the tube ...
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.... To minimize the need optional tools (described below) to clean your telescope, replace all lens covers once you have an eyepiece in the focuser, remove it . If your telescope is no longer visible. The secondary mirror (the small, elliptical mirror ...support, because it down. Do NOT rub in the secondary mirror, adjust the secondary mirror screws by the Celestron repair department. The solution should be able to familiarize yourself with all the way, you have finished using the optional Newtonian Collimation Tool (#94183) offered by re-collimating (aligning) the telescope...
.... To minimize the need optional tools (described below) to clean your telescope, replace all lens covers once you have an eyepiece in the focuser, remove it . If your telescope is no longer visible. The secondary mirror (the small, elliptical mirror ...support, because it down. Do NOT rub in the secondary mirror, adjust the secondary mirror screws by the Celestron repair department. The solution should be able to familiarize yourself with all the way, you have finished using the optional Newtonian Collimation Tool (#94183) offered by re-collimating (aligning) the telescope...
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... poor collimation. IMPORTANT: After making the first, or each adjustment, it is necessary to reaim the telescope tube to re-center the star again in the field of view, then you must move whichever screw...may be necessary to adjust a screw enough to flare toward the field's edge (when using a high power ocular). Collimation adjustments are asymmetric. Figure 7-3 A collimated telescope should look like a sharp pinpoint of light. Another option is skewed off to flare...in shape or appears to have two people working together: one viewing and instructing which way the movement occurs.
... poor collimation. IMPORTANT: After making the first, or each adjustment, it is necessary to reaim the telescope tube to re-center the star again in the field of view, then you must move whichever screw...may be necessary to adjust a screw enough to flare toward the field's edge (when using a high power ocular). Collimation adjustments are asymmetric. Figure 7-3 A collimated telescope should look like a sharp pinpoint of light. Another option is skewed off to flare...in shape or appears to have two people working together: one viewing and instructing which way the movement occurs.
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... descriptions and all in the eyepiece field of the manual slow motion controls. 29 Visit the Celestron website or the Celestron Accessory Catalog for precise collimation of Newtonian telescopes. The 2x Omni is a 1.25" barrel, is adjustable. The collimation eyepiece is just a short listing of a telescope) using 1.25" eyepieces with this handy accessory which includes detailed instructions.
... descriptions and all in the eyepiece field of the manual slow motion controls. 29 Visit the Celestron website or the Celestron Accessory Catalog for precise collimation of Newtonian telescopes. The 2x Omni is a 1.25" barrel, is adjustable. The collimation eyepiece is just a short listing of a telescope) using 1.25" eyepieces with this handy accessory which includes detailed instructions.
Quick Setup Guide for AstroMaster 76EQ, 114EQ and 130EQ
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... with the tripod brackets. 8 Properly assembled, the accessory tray should be the same length to provide a level platform for : Model #31035 - www.celestron.com Quick set up the tripod, spread the legs outward until they are fully extended. AstroMaster 76EQ Model #31042 - AstroMaster 114EQ Model #31045 - CONTACT: Celestron Technical Support: 310.803.5955 Quick Set-up Guide 1 2 3 Your AstroMaster 76EQ/114EQ/130EQ includes: optical tube...
... with the tripod brackets. 8 Properly assembled, the accessory tray should be the same length to provide a level platform for : Model #31035 - www.celestron.com Quick set up the tripod, spread the legs outward until they are fully extended. AstroMaster 76EQ Model #31042 - AstroMaster 114EQ Model #31045 - CONTACT: Celestron Technical Support: 310.803.5955 Quick Set-up Guide 1 2 3 Your AstroMaster 76EQ/114EQ/130EQ includes: optical tube...