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Thank you for purchasing the Bushnell Voyager Dobsonian Telescope!  Your new telescope has
been designed and crafted with the highest standards so that you may have years of enjoyment
and use out of this wonderful window to the heavens.  This product comes complete with
everything you'll need to explore your universe including a professional primary mirror,
precision rack and pinion focusing mechanism, superior all-metal main telescope tube, and
professional quality wide-field 5x24mm finderscope.  Whether you are just starting out in
astronomy or you are an avid astronomer we wish you all the best with your telescope.

Please utilize this manual to its fullest potential by reading it completely before you attempt to
assemble and use your new telescope.  Once assembled, we've included a basic guide on how to
get started in astronomy at the end of this manual.  While this is not a complete guide, it will give
you some initial pointers.  As you advance in ability, we would highly recommend a
supplemental star atlas, beginning astronomy guide, moon map, or any other guide as you travel
on your journey through the universe.

READ THROUGH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE

TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Your Bushnell Voyager Dobsonian Telescope comes 

preassembled

 from the factory.  By simply

attaching the accessory finderscope and eyepiece, you will be ready to explore.

ATTACH FINDERSCOPE

1.

 

Remove Reflector Telescope Assembly (2) and Finderscope (7) from carton.

2.

 

Remove nuts located near the Rack & Pinion Focusing Mechanism (1) on Reflector Telescope
Body (2).

3.

 

Attach Finderscope (7) to Reflector Telescope Body (2) by inserting the bolts extending from
the Reflector Telescope Body (2) into the holes in the base of the Finderscope (7).

4.

 

Refasten nuts so that Finderscope (7) is secure.

THE FINAL STEPS

1.

 

Remove 1.25" Format Eyepiece (8) from carton.

2.

 

Insert into Rack & Pinion Focusing Mechanism (1).

3.

 

Remove Protective Dust Cover from end of telescope nearest the Rack & Pinion Focusing
Mechanism (1).

4.

 

Let the adventure begin.

Your Bushnell Telescope is now ready to be used. To obtain the fullest enjoyment from your
telescope, please refer to the following additional information.

Astronomical Telescopes are designed in such a way that the image you will see appear will be
UPSIDE DOWN and REVERSED, this is acceptable for viewing celestial bodies.

Summary of Contents for VOYAGER 78-4500

Page 1: ...ctly At The Sun With Your Telescope Permanent Damage To Your Eyes May Occur 1 Rack Pinion Focusing System 5 Dobsonian Base Azimuth Bearing 2 Reflector Body 6 Primary Mirror 3 Altitude Bearing 7 Finderscope 4 Dobsonian Side Panel 8 1 25 Format Eyepiece 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 2: ...you travel on your journey through the universe READ THROUGH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Your Bushnell Voyager Dobsonian Telescope comes preassembled from the factory By simply attaching the accessory finderscope and eyepiece you will be ready to explore ATTACH FINDERSCOPE 1 Remove Reflector Telescope Assembly 2 and Finderscope 7 from car...

Page 3: ...rmat eyepiece 8 and establish a well defined target see focusing telescope section 2 Looking through Finderscope 7 alternate tightening each Finderscope Adjustment Screw surrounding the Finderscope 7 in the Finderscope Mount until crosshairs of Finderscope 7 are precisely centered on the same object already centered in Main Telescope Tube s field of view as seen through the 1 25 Format Eyepiece 8 ...

Page 4: ... that the earth is rotating about its axis As a result you may notice that after a few minutes or a few seconds depending on what power you are viewing at the objects in your telescope will move At higher magnifications especially you will notice that the moon or Jupiter will race right out of the field of view To compensate just move the fine adjustment controls on your telescope to track it in t...

Page 5: ...rk stripes or bands both above and below its equator These are the north and south equatorial belts Also interesting are Jupiter s four major moons Pay close attention to their positions from night to night They appear to be lined up on either side of Jupiter Mars The Great Red Planet appears as a reddish orange disk Look at different times of the year and try to catch a glimpse of the white polar...

Page 6: ... What do the numbers on the eyepiece mean The numbers on the eyepiece represents the focal Length of the eyepiece TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If after you have set up your new telescope you are unable to see any objects use this Quick Reference guide to help you to understand the cause of the problem and quickly determine a remedy 1 I ve completed the set up yet I cannot see anything Check to see if obj...

Page 7: ... not cover damages caused by misuse or improper handling installation or maintenance of the product Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied by the items listed below 1 A check in the amount of 15 00 to cover the cost of handling 2 Name and address for product return 3 An explanation of the defect 4 Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton to prevent damage ...

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