Bushnell 78-9512 User manual

DEEP SPACE SERIES
420 x 60 Refractor Telescope
Model 78-9512
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1. 60mm Objective Lens
2. Telescope Main Tube
3. Altazimuth Yoke Mount
4. Azimuth Lock Knob
5. Tripod Legs
6. Tripod Leg Middle Section
7. Accessory Tray Brace
8. Accessory Tray
9. Tripod Leg - Lock Screws
10. Rack & Pinion Focus Mechanism
11. Diagonal Mirror
12. Eyepiece
13. Finderscope Mount
14. Finderscope Focus Adjustment
15. Finderscope Adjustment Screws
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16. Finderscope
17. Altitude Lock Knobs
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
•Complete Main Telescope Assembly
•Full Length Variable-Height Hardwood Tripod
•Altazimuth Yoke Mount
•5mm, 20mm focal length - Eyepieces
•Diagonal Mirror, 3x Barlow Lens, Erecting Lens
•5 x 24mm Finderscope w/focus adjustment, Accessory Tray
•Hardware Pack:
Tripod leg: 3-2_”bolts, 6-11/16 washers and 3-wingnuts
Accessory tray: 3-_” bolts, 6-_” washers and 3-wingnuts
Tripod Leg Lock Screws: 3 pc.
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove all components from the carton and identify all components. READ THROUGH ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTION BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE
2. Set-Up Tripod, Mount and Accessory Tray
•Select one Tripod Leg (5) and extend the Tripod Leg Middle Section (6). Using Tripod Leg Lock Screws (9)
included in the hardware pack, insert the Tripod Leg Lock Screw into the lower brackets on the Tripod
Leg. Tighten the Tripod Leg Lock Screws so that the middle section is securely in place. Repeat on
remaining two legs.
•Locate the Altazimuth Yoke Mount (3). Note: Before assembling tripod legs
to Altazimuth Yoke Mount, make sure the Accessory Tray Braces(7) face
inward. Locate the long bolts and washers from the hardware pack.
Position the mount over the Tripod Leg (5) as shown (fig. 1). and align the
holes in the Tripod Leg with the holes in the mount. Insert the bolts
through the holes at the top of a Tripod Leg. A washer should be
positioned on both outer sides of the Tripod Leg. Attach a wing nut to
the bolt, but do not tighten it all the way. Repeat on the remaining two
Tripod Legs. Once you have attached all Tripod Legs to the mount,
securely tighten all wing nuts.
•Locate the Accessory Tray (8). Using the accessory tray bolts, wingnuts
and washers ( 3-_” bolts, 6-_ washers and 3 - wingnuts) connect the Accessory
Tray to the Accessory Tray Braces (7). Start with one Tripod Leg and attach wingnut. Wingnuts should
be positioned beneath the Accessory Tray. Do not tighten wingnuts until all Accessory Tray Braces are
attached as some adjustments may be required.
1. Attach Telescope and Finderscope
•Locate Telescope Main Tube (2). Secure telescope to Altazimuth
Yoke Mount (3) by removing Altitude Lock Knobs (17) and positioning
the telescope between yoke. Carefully replace the Altitude Lock
Knobs and remove lens cover from 60mm Objective Lens (1)
•Locate the Finderscope(16) with pre-assembled Finderscope Mount
(13). Remove the two nuts located near the back of the Telescope
Main Tube (2) and place the Finderscope and Mount assembly over
the exposed screws. Replace the nuts, and securely tighten the
Finderscope Mount in place.
1. Attach Eyepiece and Diagonal Mirror
•Locate an Eyepiece (12) (either the 5mm or 20mm) and Diagonal
Mirror (11). Attach the Diagonal Mirror as shown (fig. 2). Insert an Eyepiece into the Diagonal Mirror.
Your Bushnell Telescope is now ready to be used. To obtain the fullest
enjoyment from your telescope, please refer to the additional information below.
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HOW TO USE YOUR NEW TELESCOPE
Astronomical telescopes are designed such that the image you see will appear UPSIDE DOWN and REVERSED, this
is acceptable for viewing celestial bodies. For land-based viewing an “Erecting Lens” is used to properly re-orient the
image.
Selecting an eyepiece:
1. You should always start viewing with the lowest power eyepiece, which in this case is the 20 mm lens.
Note: the base power of each eyepiece is determined by the focal length of the telescope objective lens,
which for this model is 700 mm. A formula can be used to determine the power of each eyepiece lenses:
telescope OBJECTIVE lens focal length EYEPIECE focal length = MAGNIFICATION (e.g. Using the
20 mm lens, the calculation would look like this: 700 mm ÷20mm = 35x or 35 power.)
2. Included with this telescope is a Barlow lens. Barlow lenses are used to double or triple the power of your
telescope. Place your Barlow between the focusing tube and the eyepiece. Using the example above,
your 3x Barlow lens would give you a total power of 105x or 105 power. (35 x 3 = 105x or 105 power)
3. Also included with this telescope is an Erecting lens. An Erecting lens is used to view land-based object
where the correct image orientation is important. The Erecting lens re-orients the telescope image so
that the image you see is properly oriented. Place your Erecting lens between the focusing tube and the
eyepiece (fig. 3). It is not recommended to use the Diagonal Mirror (11) with the Erecting lens. The Diagonal
Mirror will make the erected image appear to be “flipped” depending on the orientation of the diagonal
mirror- relative to the telescope.
Focusing Telescope:
1. After selecting the desired eyepiece, aim Main Telescope
Tube (2) at a land-based target at least 200 yards away (e.g. A telephone pole or building). Fully extend
focusing tube by turning Rack and Pinion Focusing Mechanism. (10)
2. While looking through selected eyepiece (in this case the 20 mm), slowly retract focusing tube by turning
Rack and Pinion Focusing Mechanism (10) until object comes into focus.
Aligning Finderscope:
1. Look through Main Telescope Tube (2) and establish a well-defined target. (see focusing telescope section)
Tighten the Altitude Lock Knob (17) and Azimuth Lock Screw (4) so that telescope’s aim is not disturbed.
Looking through Finderscope (16), alternate tightening each Finderscope Adjustment Screw (15) until crosshairs
of Finderscope are precisely centered on the same object already centered in main telescope tube's field
of view.
2. Now, objects located first with the Finderscope (16) will be centered in the field of view of the main
telescope.
Never Look Directly At The Sun With Your Telescope
Permanent Damage To Your Eyes May Result.
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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. This warranty does 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 in transit and return postage prepaid to the address listed below:
IN U.S.A. Send To:
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