User manual BUSHNELL VOYAGER 78-0045

[. . . ] Secure the Mounting Platform Accessory Tray to the Supports using the knob 2 1. Attach Finderscope Locate Main Telescope Tube (25) and Finderscope (21). Loosen Finderscope Adjustment Screws (22) and position the Finderscope inside the finderscope bracket. Secure the Finderscope in place by fastening the finderscope adjustment Screws "finger-tight only". Figure 2. 23 1. Attach Telescope Cradle and Main Tube Locate Telescope Cradles (23). Remove Mounting Screws (2) and position Cradles under mounting platform as shown (fig 2). [. . . ] The telescope is now roughly in parallel with the polar axis. · Loosen the horizontal axis lock screw and turn the telescope until the objective end faces due north. This can be done by approximating the location of the pole star (Polaris or North Star) or by the use of a compass. True North is then found by directing Latitude Lock Screw the telescope at Polaris, as magnetic North is slightly away from true North. Horizontal Axis · Look up the latitude of your area in any geographical atlas. Lock Screw Loosen the latitude lock screw and set the latitude scale to the correct latitude for your area. You will probably notice that Polaris is not dead center in the finderscope's field of view. This is probably because your telescope is not absolutely level with the ground. Loosen the horizontal axis lock screw again and turn the telescope so that it is directly aimed at Polaris. Tighten both the horizontal axis lock screw and the Latitude Lock Screw. Polaris is 1 degree of the North celestial pole. Therefore, the sighting of stars will have to be slightly adjusted as you locate them in the heavens. TIPS FOR USING YOUR TELESCOPE Focusing the Telescope · Aim the main telescope tube at a well-defined target, at least 200 yards away (e. g. Fully extend the focusing tube by turning the rack and pinion focusing mechanism (16). · While looking through the Eyepiece Lens (19), slowly retract focusing tube by turning the rack and pinion focusing mechanism until object comes into focus. (Note: The image will be upside down and reversed. This is a normal occurrence in astronomical telescopes. ) Aligning the Finderscope · Locate an object at least 200 yards away. Tighten the Latitude Lock Screw (fig 5. ) so that telescope's aim is not disturbed. · Looking through the Finderscope (21), adjust the Finderscope Adjustment Screws (22) until the crosshairs of the Finderscope are precisely centered on the same object already centered in the field of view of the Main Telescope Tube. (Note: image in finderscope will be upside down and reversed. ) · Objects located using the finderscope will also be centered in the main telescope's view. Never Look Directly At The Sun With Your Telescope Permanent Damage To Your Eyes May Occur Balancing the Telescope · Arrange the telescope so that the telescope body is horizontal to the floor (latitude of 0°). Loosen the Right Ascension Lock [Locks right ascension axis (15)]. [. . . ] If there is more than one eyepiece included with the telescope, use the lowest power (highest number) eyepiece to begin viewing. Use the focusing mechanism (16) to bring the object you are trying to view into focus · Telescope LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Your telescope is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original owner. The Lifetime Limited Warranty is an expression of our confidence in the materials and mechanical workmanship of our products and is your assurance of a lifetime of dependable service. If your telescope contains electrical components the electronic components are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year after the date of purchase. In the event of a defect under this warranty, we will, at our option, repair or replace the product, provided that you return the product postage prepaid. [. . . ]