Celestron COMETRON 114AZ User manual

1. Your Cometron 114AZ includes an optical
tube, tripod with altazimuth mount, acces-
sory tray, red-dot finderscope, and BONUS
astronomy software download.
2. To setup tripod spread the legs outward
until they are fully extended. Loosen the
knobs at the end of the legs to extend the
tripod to the desired height. Tighten the
knobs to lock the legs.
3. To attach the accessory tray, line up the
notches and turn the tray clockwise until
the tray tabs lock in place with the tripod
brackets.
4. Now slide the dovetail bar on the bottom of
the optical tube into the clamp assembly on
the top of the mount. Be sure to back out the
fastening screw to allow enough clearance
for the dovetail bar.
5. Center the dovetail in the mount and tighten
the fastening screw.
6. To install finderscope, remove nuts on side
of tube, place bracket over threaded posts
and replace the nuts.
7. Loosen the thumbscrews on the focuser
and remove focuser cap.
8. Insert the chrome barrel of the eyepiece into
the focuser and secure with set screws.
9. Remove main telescope lens cap.
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Dovetail
Mount
Fastening
screws
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10. Turn on the red-dot finderscope. To
conserve battery life, be sure to turn it
off when not in use.
11. Loosen the clutch knob to free up the
azimuth (left & right) axis.
12. Turn the panning handle of the mount
counterclockwise to loosen the altitude
(up & down) clutch. Use the pan handle
to move the telescope until your target
appears in the finderscope. When you
have your target in the field of view of the
telescope eyepiece, tighten the altitude
lock nut.
13. Focus your telescope by turning the two
knobs under the eyepiece until you have
a sharp image.
INSTRUCTION SHEET CONT...
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If you have questions or problems with setup, please contact
Celestron Technical Support: 310.803.5955
This product is designed and intended for use by those 14 years of age and older.
Product design and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
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