Celestron C10-N Installation and operating instructions

Advanced Series Telescope
C8-N and C10-N
Models #31061 and #11047

The Advanced Series Newtonian
(C8-N Shown)
1. Finderscope 7. 2" Steel Tripod
2. Finderscope Bracket 8. Center Leg Brace / Accessory
Tray
3. Eyepiece 9. Counterweights
4. Focuser 10. Counterweight Bar
5. Tube Rings 11. Dovetail Slide Bar
6. Slow Motion Control Knob 12. Optical Tube
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The following is a supplemental addendum to the included instruction manual that explains the
new features and standard accessories of Celestron's Advanced Series Newtonian telescopes.
Please refer to this addendum for information concerning the specifications, new features and
standard accessories included with your telescope. Refer to the owner's manual for step-by-step
instruction on assembling and using your telescope.
The Advanced Series 8" and 10" Newtonians include the following standard accessories:
31061 11047
C8-N C10-N
Diameter 200mm (8.0") reflector 254mm (10") reflector
Focal Length 1000mm F/5 Parabola 1200mm F/4.7 Parabola
Eyepiece 20mm - 1.25" (50x) 20mm – 1.25" (60x)
Finderscope 9x50 9x50
Mount CG-5 Equatorial CG-5 Equatorial
Tripod 2" Stainless Steel 2" Stainless Steel
Software The Sky L1 The Sky L1
The Celestron Advanced Series Newtonian telescopes offer additional features, heavier mounting
and larger apertures than ever before. The CG-5 German equatorial mount now includes ultra
sturdy 2" stainless steel legs for extra rigidity and vibration dampening.
The CG-5 tripod comes with an all metal center leg brace / accessory tray to give rock solid
support to the mount. To attach the equatorial mount to the tripod:
1. Place the equatorial mount on the tripod as
described in your owner's manual.
2. With the accessory tray removed, use the
mounting knob to thread the central rod into
the hole at the bottom of the equatorial
mount.
3. Slide the accessory tray over the central rod
so that each arm of the tray is pushing
against the inside of the tripod legs.
4. Thread the accessory tray knob on to the
central rod and tighten.
Mounting Knob
Central Rod
Accessory Tray
Accessory
Tray Knob

CELESTRON TWO YEAR WARRANTY
A. Celestron warrants this telescope to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. Celestron will repair or replace such
product or part thereof which, upon inspection by Celestron, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the
obligation of Celestron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to Celestron together with proof-of-purchase
satisfactory to Celestron.
B. The Proper Return Authorization Number must be obtained from Celestron in advance of return. Call Celestron at [phone] to
receive the number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping container.
All returns must be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the owner,
together with a brief description of any claimed defects. Parts or product for which replacement is made shall become the property of
Celestron.
The customer shall be responsible for all costs of transportation and insurance, both to and from the factory of Celestron, and shall
be required to prepay such costs.
Celestron shall use reasonable efforts to repair or replace any telescope covered by this warranty within thirty days of receipt. In the event
repair or replacement shall require more than thirty days, Celestron shall notify the customer accordingly. Celestron reserves the right to
replace any product which has been discontinued from its product line with a new product of comparable value and function.
This warranty shall be void and of no force of effect in the event a covered product has been modified in design or function, or
subjected to abuse, misuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair. Further, product malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear
is not covered by this warranty.
CELESTRON DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR USE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.
THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF CELESTRON UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE
COVERED PRODUCT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN. CELESTRON EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
ANY LOST PROFITS, GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM
BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY CELESTRON PRODUCT. ANY
WARRANTIES WHICH ARE IMPLIED AND WHICH CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A
TERM OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Celestron reserves the right to modify or discontinue, without prior notice to you, any model or style telescope.
If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your telescope contact:
Celestron
Customer Service Department
2835 Columbia Street
Torrance, CA 90503
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST
This warranty supersedes all other product warranties.
NOTE: This warranty is valid to U.S.A. and Canadian customers who have purchased this product from an Authorized Celestron
Dealer in the U.S.A. or Canada. Warranty outside the U.S.A. and Canada is valid only to customers who purchased from a Celestron
Distributor or Authorized Celestron Dealer in the specific country and please contact them for any warranty service.
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