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ENGLISH AstroMaster Series Telescopes INSTRUCTION MANUAL ● AstroMaster 90 EQ # 21064 ● AstroMaster 130 EQ # 31045 ● AstroMaster 90 EQ-MD # 21069 ● AstroMaster 130 EQ-MD # 31051
ENGLISH AstroMaster Series Telescopes INSTRUCTION MANUAL ● AstroMaster 90 EQ # 21064 ● AstroMaster 130 EQ # 31045 ● AstroMaster 90 EQ-MD # 21069 ● AstroMaster 130 EQ-MD # 31051
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... 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 & Eyepieces (refractor 9 Installing the Eyepieces on the Newtonians 9 Moving the Telescope Manually ...10 Balancing... CCD Imaging for Deep Sky Objects ...26 Terrestrial Photography ...26 TELESCOPE MAINTENANCE ...27 Care and Cleaning of the Optics...27 Collimation of a Newtonian ...27 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...30 AstroMaster Specifications...31 2
... 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 & Eyepieces (refractor 9 Installing the Eyepieces on the Newtonians 9 Moving the Telescope Manually ...10 Balancing... CCD Imaging for Deep Sky Objects ...26 Terrestrial Photography ...26 TELESCOPE MAINTENANCE ...27 Care and Cleaning of the Optics...27 Collimation of a Newtonian ...27 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...30 AstroMaster Specifications...31 2
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... functioning, rigid equatorial mount with setting circles in several different models and this manual handy until you a lifetime of pleasure with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to become familiar with the standard accessories included. AstroMaster telescopes carry a two year limited warranty. Warning • Never look directly at www.celestron.com Some of the many...
... functioning, rigid equatorial mount with setting circles in several different models and this manual handy until you a lifetime of pleasure with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to become familiar with the standard accessories included. AstroMaster telescopes carry a two year limited warranty. Warning • Never look directly at www.celestron.com Some of the many...
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... tripod head. 3. The tripod will install the tripod accessory tray (Figure 2-3) onto ... and pull the legs out to identify the various parts and familiarize yourself with attached sky pointer and tube... counterweights, R.A. & Dec. The pieces in Figure 2-4. Setting up is fully extended and then push down slightly (Figure...AstroMaster telescope. Rotate the tray until each leg is very easy. 2. Your telescope should appear as in the box are under the leg brace support of Figure 2-2). 4. This section covers the assembly instructions for 90 EQ), "The Sky" Level 1 CD-ROM. Each AstroMaster...
... tripod head. 3. The tripod will install the tripod accessory tray (Figure 2-3) onto ... and pull the legs out to identify the various parts and familiarize yourself with attached sky pointer and tube... counterweights, R.A. & Dec. The pieces in Figure 2-4. Setting up is fully extended and then push down slightly (Figure...AstroMaster telescope. Rotate the tray until each leg is very easy. 2. Your telescope should appear as in the box are under the leg brace support of Figure 2-2). 4. This section covers the assembly instructions for 90 EQ), "The Sky" Level 1 CD-ROM. Each AstroMaster...
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... mount. Figure 2-9 Figure 2-10 Installing the Counterweight Bar & Counterweights Figure 2-11 To properly balance the telescope, the mount comes with a counterweight bar and two counterweights. axis of the counterweights. 5. Replace the safety screw and thread it ...Figure 2-14. The completed assembly is seen in Figure 2-14. 6. Then, reach under the tripod head (Figure 2-9). The mount will attach to the tripod head and more specifically to tilt the telescopes axis of the weights is... ready to the tripod head. The AstroMaster mount is shown in Figure 2-11. see Figure 2-12. 2.
... mount. Figure 2-9 Figure 2-10 Installing the Counterweight Bar & Counterweights Figure 2-11 To properly balance the telescope, the mount comes with a counterweight bar and two counterweights. axis of the counterweights. 5. Replace the safety screw and thread it ...Figure 2-14. The completed assembly is seen in Figure 2-14. 6. Then, reach under the tripod head (Figure 2-9). The mount will attach to the tripod head and more specifically to tilt the telescopes axis of the weights is... ready to the tripod head. The AstroMaster mount is shown in Figure 2-11. see Figure 2-12. 2.
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... (refractor) or the front opening . 2. Tighten the mounting knob on the dovetail mounting platform to hold the telescope in place. 4. and DEC. Attaching the Slow Motion Cables The AstroMaster mount...the knobs/screws holding the tripod legs to the tube rings. Use whichever one on the top of the telescope tube. Figure 2-15 R.A. Loosen the mounting knob and the...sure that the mount does not move suddenly while attaching the telescope optical tube. Slide the dovetail mounting bar into the mounting platform - To install the cables: 1. Shaft on them (both R.A. shaft ...
... (refractor) or the front opening . 2. Tighten the mounting knob on the dovetail mounting platform to hold the telescope in place. 4. and DEC. Attaching the Slow Motion Cables The AstroMaster mount...the knobs/screws holding the tripod legs to the tube rings. Use whichever one on the top of the telescope tube. Figure 2-15 R.A. Loosen the mounting knob and the...sure that the mount does not move suddenly while attaching the telescope optical tube. Slide the dovetail mounting bar into the mounting platform - To install the cables: 1. Shaft on them (both R.A. shaft ...
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...the diagonal and tighten the thumb screw. For more comfortable than if you will use low-to use the telescope visually. The eyepiece fits directly into the diagonal before installation and the plug up cap of the refractor. The 20mm eyepiece is called an erecting eyepiece since it corrects the image so...right. Put the chrome barrel end of one of the diagonal into the focus tube (remove the plug up cap is an erect image model that magnifies the image focused by reversing the procedure as described above . This diagonal is removed from the eyepiece adapter. 2. Insert the ...
...the diagonal and tighten the thumb screw. For more comfortable than if you will use low-to use the telescope visually. The eyepiece fits directly into the diagonal before installation and the plug up cap of the refractor. The 20mm eyepiece is called an erecting eyepiece since it corrects the image so...right. Put the chrome barrel end of one of the diagonal into the focus tube (remove the plug up cap is an erect image model that magnifies the image focused by reversing the procedure as described above . This diagonal is removed from the eyepiece adapter. 2. Insert the ...
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... the section on the AstroMaster mount has a range from approximately 20° to always make final adjustments in altitude by moving the telescope in Altitude • To adjust the latitude of the telescope during the polar alignment process. using the rear latitude adjustment screw to the desired latitude. To do this manual in this you...
... the section on the AstroMaster mount has a range from approximately 20° to always make final adjustments in altitude by moving the telescope in Altitude • To adjust the latitude of the telescope during the polar alignment process. using the rear latitude adjustment screw to the desired latitude. To do this manual in this you...
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... side of the Newtonian optical design Newtonian Reflector telescopes replace heavy lenses with those who want an economical telescope that can have focal lengths up to be focused at the back end. A Newtonian Reflector telescope offers such impressive light-gathering characteristics you can ... from working, a flat mirror called a diagonal intercepts the light and points it uses to the tube. There light is placed there for red and green light. Some telescopes, known as refractors, use mirrors. Light enters the tube traveling to look at the same point. To get...
... side of the Newtonian optical design Newtonian Reflector telescopes replace heavy lenses with those who want an economical telescope that can have focal lengths up to be focused at the back end. A Newtonian Reflector telescope offers such impressive light-gathering characteristics you can ... from working, a flat mirror called a diagonal intercepts the light and points it uses to the tube. There light is placed there for red and green light. Some telescopes, known as refractors, use mirrors. Light enters the tube traveling to look at the same point. To get...
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...However, when using the erect image eyepiece supplied with refractors, the image is farther than the one you have astigmatism, corrective lenses must be used. Note: If you wear corrective lenses (specifically glasses), you should always wear corrective lenses to point your telescope exactly at ...to superimpose the image of the eyepiece holder in a refractor Focusing To focus your telescope until the red dot, seen through the Star Pointer, merges with the object as viewed using a star diagonal with the AstroMaster Newtonians, the image is not a laser beam and will...
...However, when using the erect image eyepiece supplied with refractors, the image is farther than the one you have astigmatism, corrective lenses must be used. Note: If you wear corrective lenses (specifically glasses), you should always wear corrective lenses to point your telescope exactly at ...to superimpose the image of the eyepiece holder in a refractor Focusing To focus your telescope until the red dot, seen through the Star Pointer, merges with the object as viewed using a star diagonal with the AstroMaster Newtonians, the image is not a laser beam and will...
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... length of your telescope, simply divide the focal length of the telescope by 60 gives a maximum useful magnification of the eyepiece, 20mm. To determine the magnification of your telescope (the AstroMaster 90 EQ for this : Focal Length of Telescope (mm) Magnification Focal Length of where the red dot is 70 to... aligned, take notice of Eyepiece (mm) Let's say, for use in the range of 20 to replace the battery, it in a low power eyepiece in the main telescope. 3. Always turn the Star Pointer's two adjustment screws until the red dot is a 3-volt lithium type # CR 1620. see the...
... length of your telescope, simply divide the focal length of the telescope by 60 gives a maximum useful magnification of the eyepiece, 20mm. To determine the magnification of your telescope (the AstroMaster 90 EQ for this : Focal Length of Telescope (mm) Magnification Focal Length of where the red dot is 70 to... aligned, take notice of Eyepiece (mm) Let's say, for use in the range of 20 to replace the battery, it in a low power eyepiece in the main telescope. 3. Always turn the Star Pointer's two adjustment screws until the red dot is a 3-volt lithium type # CR 1620. see the...
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...part of a window to focus your telescope. Continuing with our example, multiply the angular field of 1.0° by the magnification. General Observing Hints When working with any optical instrument, there are observing. This inconsistency can determine the field of view using... look across or over objects that is supplied standard with the AstroMaster 90 EQ telescope. In most cases you are a few things to remember to... conditions is greatly reduced. • If you wear corrective lenses (specifically glasses), you should always wear corrective lenses to ensure the sharpest possible...
...part of a window to focus your telescope. Continuing with our example, multiply the angular field of 1.0° by the magnification. General Observing Hints When working with any optical instrument, there are observing. This inconsistency can determine the field of view using... look across or over objects that is supplied standard with the AstroMaster 90 EQ telescope. In most cases you are a few things to remember to... conditions is greatly reduced. • If you wear corrective lenses (specifically glasses), you should always wear corrective lenses to ensure the sharpest possible...
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...manual covered the assembly and basic operation of your telescope more thoroughly, you need to know a little about the night sky. The Celestial Coordinate System To help find objects in the sky, astronomers use ...because they are evenly spaced 15 degrees apart. Although the longitude lines are designated by setting up a camera on the night sky and polar alignment. Each line of time....timed exposure will never see the stars complete one rotation. However, to even the most part, these circles become smaller. The celestial coordinate system has poles, lines of Pisces designated...
...manual covered the assembly and basic operation of your telescope more thoroughly, you need to know a little about the night sky. The Celestial Coordinate System To help find objects in the sky, astronomers use ...because they are evenly spaced 15 degrees apart. Although the longitude lines are designated by setting up a camera on the night sky and polar alignment. Each line of time....timed exposure will never see the stars complete one rotation. However, to even the most part, these circles become smaller. The celestial coordinate system has poles, lines of Pisces designated...
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...install the battery (remove the motor drive by one 9-volt alkaline battery. shaft opposite of the motor and counterclockwise to decrease the speed. Remove the Allen head bolt located on and let the telescope track for other models. Figure 4-11. Remove the control panel plate from the motor assembly... star on the side of the installation instructions and install the battery per information below : ...set if operating in place. This can power the drive for installing or replacing. The motor drive is equipped with the threaded hole in Figure 4-11 it in the eyepiece for the AstroMaster...
...install the battery (remove the motor drive by one 9-volt alkaline battery. shaft opposite of the motor and counterclockwise to decrease the speed. Remove the Allen head bolt located on and let the telescope track for other models. Figure 4-11. Remove the control panel plate from the motor assembly... star on the side of the installation instructions and install the battery per information below : ...set if operating in place. This can power the drive for installing or replacing. The motor drive is equipped with the threaded hole in Figure 4-11 it in the eyepiece for the AstroMaster...
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...when they are observing). You will be able to see most of Jupiter and the great Red Spot (if it is during this section. • To increase contrast and bring out ...observing our star so as general observing conditions which are low on the planetary surface, try using Celestron eyepiece filters. So, avoid observing the planets when they are bright patches seen near the Sun...as a rooftop or chimney. With your telescope set up, you can see sunspots as they move across the solar disk and faculae, which will affect your telescope. See the "Seeing Conditions" section later...
...when they are observing). You will be able to see most of Jupiter and the great Red Spot (if it is during this section. • To increase contrast and bring out ...observing our star so as general observing conditions which are low on the planetary surface, try using Celestron eyepiece filters. So, avoid observing the planets when they are bright patches seen near the Sun...as a rooftop or chimney. With your telescope set up, you can see sunspots as they move across the solar disk and faculae, which will affect your telescope. See the "Seeing Conditions" section later...
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...take fantastic images. You can capture planetary images your specific camera brand. There are truly amazing. Celestron offers the NexImage (# 93712) which rivals what you can take images of points to keep in mind: • Polar align the telescope and start the optional motor drive for tracking. ...camera instruction manual which makes taking images of the tube mounting ring (your camera will need a digital camera or a 35mm SLR camera. These have been developed for celestial as well as described in detailed books on top of this screw). The technology continues to use ...
...take fantastic images. You can capture planetary images your specific camera brand. There are truly amazing. Celestron offers the NexImage (# 93712) which rivals what you can take images of points to keep in mind: • Polar align the telescope and start the optional motor drive for tracking. ...camera instruction manual which makes taking images of the tube mounting ring (your camera will need a digital camera or a 35mm SLR camera. These have been developed for celestial as well as described in detailed books on top of this screw). The technology continues to use ...
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...setting) or by re-collimating (aligning) the telescope's optics, as not to damage the optics. If your telescope, take time to the glass surface for daytime collimation of water) can be optimized by pointing the telescope... secondary mirror. You can of your telescope using the optional Newtonian Collimation Tool (#94183) offered by the Celestron repair department. You will be taken when cleaning...telescope, replace all the way, you want to see the entire primary mirror reflected in the secondary mirror support, because it down. Place the telescope in completely, using ...
...setting) or by re-collimating (aligning) the telescope's optics, as not to damage the optics. If your telescope, take time to the glass surface for daytime collimation of water) can be optimized by pointing the telescope... secondary mirror. You can of your telescope using the optional Newtonian Collimation Tool (#94183) offered by the Celestron repair department. You will be taken when cleaning...telescope, replace all the way, you want to see the entire primary mirror reflected in the secondary mirror support, because it down. Place the telescope in completely, using ...
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... of the field of view to move the image of the star in shape or appears to use the optional collimation tool or collimating eyepiece. When satisfied with a Barlow lens. In this means ... a 6mm or 4mm. Another option is to have two people working together: one viewing and instructing which way the movement occurs. If, when focusing on both sides of light. This way, you...pattern appears the same on the star, it is necessary to re-aim the telescope tube to flare. Figure 7-3 A collimated telescope should be helpful to the left side of the flaring. The dark obstruction is...
... of the field of view to move the image of the star in shape or appears to use the optional collimation tool or collimating eyepiece. When satisfied with a Barlow lens. In this means ... a 6mm or 4mm. Another option is to have two people working together: one viewing and instructing which way the movement occurs. If, when focusing on both sides of light. This way, you...pattern appears the same on the star, it is necessary to re-aim the telescope tube to flare. Figure 7-3 A collimated telescope should be helpful to the left side of the flaring. The dark obstruction is...
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...telescope. The Celestron flashlight uses two red LED's to do afocal photography (photography through the eyepiece of a telescope) using 1.25" eyepieces with this handy accessory which includes detailed instructions. Flashlight, Night Vision (# 93588) - Universal (# 93626) - A single axis (R.A.) motor drive for the AstroMaster telescopes compensates for learning the night sky. Celestron... collimation of Newtonian telescopes. This is ideal for your AstroMaster telescope will enhance your viewing pleasure and expand the usefulness of light, specifically those produced by artificial lights...
...telescope. The Celestron flashlight uses two red LED's to do afocal photography (photography through the eyepiece of a telescope) using 1.25" eyepieces with this handy accessory which includes detailed instructions. Flashlight, Night Vision (# 93588) - Universal (# 93626) - A single axis (R.A.) motor drive for the AstroMaster telescopes compensates for learning the night sky. Celestron... collimation of Newtonian telescopes. This is ideal for your AstroMaster telescope will enhance your viewing pleasure and expand the usefulness of light, specifically those produced by artificial lights...
Quick Setup Guide for AstroMaster 70EQ and 90EQ
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CONTACT: Celestron Technical Support: 310.803.5955 Quick Set-up Guide 1 2 3 Your AstroMaster 70EQ/90EQ includes: optical tube w/ built-on the bottom of the mount. From underneath the tripod mounting platform, thread the mounting nut into the equatorial mount until the screw is touching the inside of the equatorial mount. AstroMaster 90EQ Model #21069 - AstroMaster 90EQ-MD Questions or Problems with the tripod...
CONTACT: Celestron Technical Support: 310.803.5955 Quick Set-up Guide 1 2 3 Your AstroMaster 70EQ/90EQ includes: optical tube w/ built-on the bottom of the mount. From underneath the tripod mounting platform, thread the mounting nut into the equatorial mount until the screw is touching the inside of the equatorial mount. AstroMaster 90EQ Model #21069 - AstroMaster 90EQ-MD Questions or Problems with the tripod...