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Introduction 

 

 

Congratulations

 on your purchase of a precision-crafted 

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC™ 

telescope. With proper care and handling of your telescope, you will enjoy the pleasure 
of looking at nature’s wondrous sights through the eye of this instrument for many 
years. 
 
Your new Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope provides you with the clarity and contrast of 
a lens type (refractor) telescope and the brightness and color fidelity of a mirror type 
(reflector) telescope. And it all comes in an easy-to-use, compact package.  
 
As a terrestrial (land) telescope, the NG65 delivers great views of mountains, valleys, 
wildlife, and many other wonders and features of the world around us. Its compact size 
and light weight make it an ideal telescope for hikers, travelers, cottagers, and anyone 
else who demands superior optical performance in a small telescope. 
 
As an astronomical telescope your NG65 will reward you with excellent views of lunar 
detail, Jupiter’s four largest “Galilean” moons, and even Saturn’s rings. 
 
To obtain the best performance from your telescope, please read this manual carefully 
and completely. 
 
 
 

 

 

                 

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WARNING!

CHOKING HAZARD 

Small parts. Not

 

suitable for 

children under 3 years.

 

 

WARNING!

 

                       

 

 

NEVER aim your telescope at the sun or even close to the sun!  

Instant and irreversible damage can occur,  

including blindness! 

 

Do not let children use any telescope without adult supervision.

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

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Summary of Contents for NG65FS

Page 1: ...NG65FS 65HC Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope Instructions and Owner s Manual Manual Part 265161...

Page 2: ...ains valleys wildlife and many other wonders and features of the world around us Its compact size and light weight make it an ideal telescope for hikers travelers cottagers and anyone else who demands...

Page 3: ...d bolt by turning it clockwise Do not over tighten 2 Place the quick release shoe with the telescope attached onto the tripod as shown below You will have to hold the lever L out while you position th...

Page 4: ...scope to the desired position and re tighten the knob by turning it clockwise 8 To flip the telescope up to 90 degrees you can loosen the tilt lock knob 6 When the telescope is at the desired angle ti...

Page 5: ...u to attach almost any 35mm SLR camera a camera that uses interchangeable lenses to the telescope eyepiece so that photographs can be taken through the telescope in effect turning it into a telephoto...

Page 6: ...OMICAL VIEWING 1 Take your telescope outside We do not recommend viewing objects through a window Your view can be distorted by reflections in the glass of a closed window or by air currents of differ...

Page 7: ...t on the optical surfaces when the telescope is not in use Remove the dust cap and allow the moisture to evaporate naturally Point the telescope downward to minimize the accumulation of airborne dust...

Page 8: ...t star but does not twinkle like a star does it looks like a tiny ball Venus Mars Jupiter and Saturn are the easiest planets to view Mercury is dimmer usually below the horizon and more challenging to...

Page 9: ...ope increases brightness diminishes Conversely brightness increases when magnification is reduced If an image appears too dark or unclear use a lower power Views of small bright objects are superior t...

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