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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
S
ETTING UP THE
T
RIPOD
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
A
TTACHING THE
T
ELESCOPE
T
UBE TO THE
M
OUNT
................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
M
OVING THE
T
ELESCOPE
M
ANUALLY
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
I
NSTALLING THE
E
YEPIECE
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
I
NSTALLING
&
U
SING THE
B
ARLOW
L
ENS
................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
I
NSTALLING THE
S
TAR
P
OINTER
F
INDERSCOPE
........................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
TELESCOPE BASICS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
I
MAGE
O
RIENTATION
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
F
OCUSING
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
C
ALCULATING
M
AGNIFICATION
................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
D
ETERMINING
F
IELD OF
V
IEW
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
G
ENERAL
O
BSERVING
H
INTS
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
ASTRONOMY BASICS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
T
HE
C
ELESTIAL
C
OORDINATE
S
YSTEM
........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
M
OTION OF THE
S
TARS
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
CELESTIAL OBSERVING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
O
BSERVING THE
M
OON
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
O
BSERVING THE
P
LANETS
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
O
BSERVING THE
S
UN
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
O
BSERVING
D
EEP
-S
KY
O
BJECTS
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
S
EEING
C
ONDITIONS
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
S
HORT
E
XPOSURE
P
RIME
F
OCUS
P
HOTOGRAPHY
..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
P
LANETARY
&
L
UNAR
P
HOTOGRAPHY WITH
S
PECIAL
I
MAGERS
............................................................................................................................................................... 11
CCD
I
MAGING FOR
D
EEP
-S
KY
O
BJECTS
.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
TELESCOPE MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
C
ARE AND
C
LEANING OF THE
O
PTICS
........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
C
OLLIMATION OF YOUR
N
EWTONIAN
......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a PowerSeeker telescope. The PowerSeeker 114AZ telescope uses an Alt-Az Mount ((an altazimuth is the simplest type of mount
with two motions – altitude (up & down) and azimuth (side-to-side)). The optical system used is a Newtonian (reflector) design. The PowerSeeker is made of the
highest quality materials to ensure stability and durability. All this adds up to a telescope that gives you a lifetime of pleasure with a minimal amount of maintenance.
This telescope was designed & intended for the First Time Buyer of 13 years of age and older offering exceptional value. The PowerSeeker features a compact and
portable design with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.
The PowerSeeker 114AZ carries a
two year limited warranty
. For details see our website at
www.celestron.com
Some of the many standard features of the PowerSeeker include:
• All coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images. • Smooth functioning, rigid altazimuth mount with easy pointing to located objects.
• Preassembled aluminum tripod ensures a stable platform. • Quick and easy no-tool set up.
• CD-ROM “The SkyX
-- astronomy software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps.
Take time to read through this manual before embarking on your journey through the Universe. It may take a few observing sessions to become familiar with your
telescope, so you should keep this manual handy until you have fully mastered your telescope’s operation. The manual gives detailed information regarding each step as
well as needed reference material and helpful hints to make your observing experience simple and pleasurable as possible. Your telescope is designed to give you years
of fun and rewarding observations. However, there are a few things to consider before using your telescope that will ensure your safety and protect your equipment
.
Warning
•
Never look directly at the sun with the naked eye or with a telescope (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye
damage may result.
•
Never use your telescope to project an image of the sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the telescope and any accessories
attached to it.
•
Never use an eyepiece solar filter or a Herschel wedge. Internal heat build-up inside the telescope can cause these devices to crack or break,
allowing unfiltered sunlight to pass through to the eye.
•
Do not leave the telescope unsupervised, either when children are present or adults who may not be familiar with the correct operating
procedures of your telescope.
