AstroMaster Manual (70EQ, 76EQ, 114EQ)
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...Balancing the Mount in R.A...10 Balancing the Mount in Dec...10 Adjusting the Equatorial Mount 11 Adjusting the Mount in Altitude 11 TELESCOPE BASICS ...12 Image Orientation ...13 Focusing...13 Aligning the Finderscope...13 Calculating Magnification ...14 Determining Field of View ...15 General ...Photography ...25 Planetary & Lunar Photography with Special Imagers 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
...Balancing the Mount in R.A...10 Balancing the Mount in Dec...10 Adjusting the Equatorial Mount 11 Adjusting the Mount in Altitude 11 TELESCOPE BASICS ...12 Image Orientation ...13 Focusing...13 Aligning the Finderscope...13 Calculating Magnification ...14 Determining Field of View ...15 General ...Photography ...25 Planetary & Lunar Photography with Special Imagers 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
AstroMaster Manual (70EQ, 76EQ, 114EQ)
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... sun onto any accessories attached to project an image of amateur astronomy. Warning Never look directly at www.celestron.com Some of the many standard features of your telescope. 3 Congratulations on the CG-2 German Equatorial Mount --70mm refractor, 76mm Newtonian, and 114mm Newtonian. The AstroMaster Series of an AstroMaster Series telescope. The AstroMaster series features a compact...
... sun onto any accessories attached to project an image of amateur astronomy. Warning Never look directly at www.celestron.com Some of the many standard features of your telescope. 3 Congratulations on the CG-2 German Equatorial Mount --70mm refractor, 76mm Newtonian, and 114mm Newtonian. The AstroMaster Series of an AstroMaster Series telescope. The AstroMaster series features a compact...
AstroMaster Manual (70EQ, 76EQ, 114EQ)
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Setting Circle 4. Eyepiece 6. Focus Knob 7. Latitude Adjustment Screw 10. Objective Lens 4 Dovetail Mounting Bracket 3. Dec. Setting Circle 16. Star Pointer Finderscope 5. Tripod 12. Slow Motion Cable 8. Slow Motion Cable 9. Tripod Accessory Tray 11. Equatorial Mount 15. Telescope Optical Tube 2. R.A. Dec. 16 15 14 13 12 1 2 3 7 8 9 4 5 6 11 10 Figure 1-1 AstroMaster 70 EQ Refractor 1. R.A. Counterweight Bar 13. Counterweights 14.
Setting Circle 4. Eyepiece 6. Focus Knob 7. Latitude Adjustment Screw 10. Objective Lens 4 Dovetail Mounting Bracket 3. Dec. Setting Circle 16. Star Pointer Finderscope 5. Tripod 12. Slow Motion Cable 8. Slow Motion Cable 9. Tripod Accessory Tray 11. Equatorial Mount 15. Telescope Optical Tube 2. R.A. Dec. 16 15 14 13 12 1 2 3 7 8 9 4 5 6 11 10 Figure 1-1 AstroMaster 70 EQ Refractor 1. R.A. Counterweight Bar 13. Counterweights 14.
AstroMaster Manual (70EQ, 76EQ, 114EQ)
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14 13 12 11 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 1-2 AstroMaster 114 EQ Newtonian (AstroMaster 76 EQ Newtonian Similar) 1. Primary Mirror 5. R.A. Tripod 10. Slow Motion Cable 6. Latitude Adjustment Screw 8. R.A. Tube Ring (not on 76 EQ) 3. Tripod Accessory Tray 9. Setting Circle 14. Dec. Telescope Optical Tube 4. Counterweights 11. Equatorial Mount 13. Slow Motion Cable 7. Setting Circle 12. Dec. Eyepiece 2. Focus Knob 5
14 13 12 11 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 1-2 AstroMaster 114 EQ Newtonian (AstroMaster 76 EQ Newtonian Similar) 1. Primary Mirror 5. R.A. Tripod 10. Slow Motion Cable 6. Latitude Adjustment Screw 8. R.A. Tube Ring (not on 76 EQ) 3. Tripod Accessory Tray 9. Setting Circle 14. Dec. Telescope Optical Tube 4. Counterweights 11. Equatorial Mount 13. Slow Motion Cable 7. Setting Circle 12. Dec. Eyepiece 2. Focus Knob 5
AstroMaster Manual (70EQ, 76EQ, 114EQ)
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... to 41" (104cm). Rotate the tray until each leg and push slightly and they will install the tripod accessory tray (Figure 2-3) onto the tripod leg brace (center of the tripod leg brace and push down slightly on.... This section covers the assembly instructions for 70 EQ), "The Sky" Level 1 CD-ROM. Your telescope should appear as in the center of the tray (flat side of the tray facing down) to the...25" (erect image for 76 EQ & 114 EQ), erect image diagonal 1.25" (for your AstroMaster telescope. Stand the tripod upright and pull the tripod legs apart until the ears are -
... to 41" (104cm). Rotate the tray until each leg and push slightly and they will install the tripod accessory tray (Figure 2-3) onto the tripod leg brace (center of the tripod leg brace and push down slightly on.... This section covers the assembly instructions for 70 EQ), "The Sky" Level 1 CD-ROM. Your telescope should appear as in the center of the tray (flat side of the tray facing down) to the...25" (erect image for 76 EQ & 114 EQ), erect image diagonal 1.25" (for your AstroMaster telescope. Stand the tripod upright and pull the tripod legs apart until the ears are -
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... weights or even remove the motor drive cover if you need to the R.A. Then, turn the drive on the side of celestial objects, Celestron offers a single axis DC motor drive for installing or replacing. If after a few minutes, the star drifts to decrease the speed. To... motion shaft and a motor bracket that mounts to cables for the AstroMaster equatorial mount. shaft opposite of speed, the telescope should rebalance by one 9-volt alkaline battery. Figure 4-11. Repeat this motor drive and it as an optional accessory (Model # 93514) for up to be installed already but if...
... weights or even remove the motor drive cover if you need to the R.A. Then, turn the drive on the side of celestial objects, Celestron offers a single axis DC motor drive for installing or replacing. If after a few minutes, the star drifts to decrease the speed. To... motion shaft and a motor bracket that mounts to cables for the AstroMaster equatorial mount. shaft opposite of speed, the telescope should rebalance by one 9-volt alkaline battery. Figure 4-11. Repeat this motor drive and it as an optional accessory (Model # 93514) for up to be installed already but if...
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...the outer portion. Aligning the Secondary Mirror The following section on low setting) or by the Celestron repair department. If the primary mirror is adjusted by Celestron. While your telescope requires little maintenance, there are NOT sealed, the covers should be optimized by alternately tightening ... the secondary mirror, adjust the secondary mirror screws by re-collimating (aligning) the telescope's optics, as not to damage the optics. To minimize the need of the optics, remove the accessories from the primary mirror. Since the cells are a few things to remember that...
...the outer portion. Aligning the Secondary Mirror The following section on low setting) or by the Celestron repair department. If the primary mirror is adjusted by Celestron. While your telescope requires little maintenance, there are NOT sealed, the covers should be optimized by alternately tightening ... the secondary mirror, adjust the secondary mirror screws by re-collimating (aligning) the telescope's optics, as not to damage the optics. To minimize the need of the optics, remove the accessories from the primary mirror. Since the cells are a few things to remember that...
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...filter is designed to preserve night vision better than red filters or other devices. The Celestron flashlight uses two red LED's to enhance your Newtonian telescope is just a short listing of various accessories with any eyepiece, it doubles the magnification of that eyepiece. Brightness is a negative...sky. Sky Maps (# 93722) - It allows you locate all kinds of fascinating objects. You will find that additional accessories for your AstroMaster telescope will enhance your viewing pleasure and expand the usefulness of your 35mm SLR camera for terrestrial as well as lunar and planetary...
...filter is designed to preserve night vision better than red filters or other devices. The Celestron flashlight uses two red LED's to enhance your Newtonian telescope is just a short listing of various accessories with any eyepiece, it doubles the magnification of that eyepiece. Brightness is a negative...sky. Sky Maps (# 93722) - It allows you locate all kinds of fascinating objects. You will find that additional accessories for your AstroMaster telescope will enhance your viewing pleasure and expand the usefulness of your 35mm SLR camera for terrestrial as well as lunar and planetary...
Quick Setup Guide for AstroMaster 76EQ, 114EQ and 130EQ
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... for the telescope. 7 To attach the accessory tray, line up notches and turn clockwise until tray tabs lock into the equatorial mount until they are fully extended. From underneath the tripod mounting platform, thread the mounting nut into the threaded hole on StarPointer finderscope, tripod with Set-up Guide 1 2 3 Your AstroMaster 76EQ/114EQ/130EQ...
... for the telescope. 7 To attach the accessory tray, line up notches and turn clockwise until tray tabs lock into the equatorial mount until they are fully extended. From underneath the tripod mounting platform, thread the mounting nut into the threaded hole on StarPointer finderscope, tripod with Set-up Guide 1 2 3 Your AstroMaster 76EQ/114EQ/130EQ...