570 x 60 Rotary Compact Refractor Telescope Model 78-9570
STANDARD EQUIPMENT • • • • • • Refractor Telescope Assembly w/Rotary Power® Turret Rotary Power® Turret Includes 4mm, 10mm, and 20mm eyepieces, 2.5x Barlow, and Moon Filter Exclusive Metal Easy Track® Mount Compact Three-Section Variable Height-Aluminum Tripod Red Dot Finderscope T-18 1.5x Erecting Lens 4mm, 10mm, 20mm Eyepieces T-18 Slot Accessory Turret -2.5X Barlow -Moon Filter Fig.1 TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY 1.
HOW TO USE YOUR NEW TELESCOPE Astronomical telescopes are designed in such a way that the image you see appears UPSIDE DOWN and REVERSED, this is acceptable for viewing celestial bodies. Selecting an Eyepiece: 1. Always begin viewing with the lowest power eyepiece, which in this case is the 20mm lens. Note: the base power of each eyepiece is determined by the focal length of the telescope objective lens, which for this model is 910 mm.
Please find below an image depicting how to attach the red dot finderscope and an image depicting a fully-attached unit. How-To-Attach: Place Finderscope Cylindrical Groove over Cylindrical Finderscope Mount Post until it clicks into place. Plastic Insert Adjustment Wheels Aligning and Using Red Dot Finderscope Remove plastic insert on bottom side of finderscope to allow battery to make connection with battery contact for power. Turn power switch on.
Never Look Directly At The Sun With Your Telescope Permanent Damage To Your Eyes May Occur Enjoying Your New Telescope 1. First determine your targeted object. Any bright object in the night sky is a good starting point. The moon is favorite starting points in astronomy is the moon. This is an object sure to please any budding astronomer or experienced veteran. When you have developed proficiency at this level, other objects become good targets.
Where do I start? Your Bushnell telescope can bring the wonders of the universe to your eye. While this manual is intended to assist you in the set-up and basic use of this instrument, it does not cover everything you might like to know about astronomy. The first thing you need to do is get a very simple star chart and a flashlight with a red bulb or red cellophane over the end. For objects other than stars and constellations, a basic guide to astronomy is a must.
ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. The image I see in the telescope is upside down and reversed from right to left? • An upside-down and reversed image is a common characteristic of most astronomical telescopes. Since telescopes are used for astronomical viewing orientation is not important. However, as described above, the T-18 erecting lens can be used to provide normal images. 2.
