National Geographic 80-40071 User manual

70/700MM
70 mm Carbon Fiber Telescope
w/ Pan Handle Mount
Instruction Manual
80-40071 / 80-40071CF
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SUN HAZARD — Never look directly at the sun
with this device.
WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts.
Not for children under 3 years.
WARNING:
Contains button or coin cell battery.
Hazardous if swallowed — see instructions.
WARNING:
INCLUDED
X1
CR2032
3V
Optical design
Magnification (with 2x Barlow lens)
Front lens (clear aperture)
Focal length
Standard eyepieces
Finish
Accepts eyepiece barrel
Mounting
Achromatic refractor
26.9 - 72x (52 - 144x)
70 mm
700 mm/f10
Plössl 26 mm and 9.7 mm
Carbon fiber
31.7 mm (1.25”)
AZ Pan Handle Mount

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WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO OBSERVE THE SUN WITH THIS DEVICE!
OBSERVING THE SUN – EVEN FOR A MOMENT – WILL CAUSE INSTANT AND
IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO YOUR EYE OR EVEN BLINDNESS. Eye damage is often
painless, so there is no warning to the observer that the damage has occurred until it
is too late. Do not point the device at or near the Sun. Do not look through the device
as it is moving. Children should always have adult supervision while observing.
SUN WARNING
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BUTTON/COIN BATTERY WARNING
WARNING:
This product contains a Button or Coin Cell Battery. A swallowed
Button or Coin Cell Battery can cause internal chemical burns in as little
as two hours and lead to death. Dispose of used batteries immediately.
Keep new and used batteries away from children. If you think batteries
might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek
immediate medical attention.
SAFETY WARNINGS
• Respect privacy: When using
this device, respect the
privacy of other people. For
example, do not use them to
look into people’s homes.
• Choking hazard: Children
should only use device
under adult supervision.
Keep packaging materials
like plastic bags and rubber
bands out of the reach of
children as these materials
pose a choking hazard.
• Risk of blindness: Never
use this device to look
directly at the Sun or in the
direct proximity of the Sun.
Doing so may result in a
permanent loss of vision.
• Risk of fire: Do not place
device, particularly the
lenses, in direct sunlight.
The concentration of light
rays could cause a fire.
• Do not disassemble this
device. In the event of a
defect, please contact
your dealer. The dealer
will contact the Customer
Service Department and
can send the device in to
be repaired if necessary.
• Do not subject the
device to temperatures
exceeding 60° C (140° F).
• Disposal: Keep packaging
materials, like plastic bags
and rubber bands, away
from children as they a
pose a risk of suffocation.
Dispose of packaging
materials as legally
required. Consult the local
authority on the matter
if necessary and recycle
materials when possible.
Read and follow the instructions, safety rules, and first aid information.

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How To Set Up
Note: We recommend assembling your telescope for the first time in the daylight or in a lit room so that you can familiarize
yourself with assembly steps and all components.

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Telescope Terms To Know:
Diagonal: A mirror that deflects the ray of light 90 degrees.
With a horizontal telescope tube, this device deflects the light upwards so
that you can comfortably observe by looking downwards into the eyepiece.
The image in a diagonal mirror appears upright, but rotated around its
vertical axis (mirror image).
Focal length: Everything that magnifies an object via an optic lens has a certain focal length. The focal length is the
length of the path the light travels from the surface of the lens to its focal point. The focal point is also referred to as the
focus. In focus, the image is clear. In the case of a telescope, the focal length of the telescope tube and the eyepieces
are used to determine magnification.
Lens: The lens turns the light that falls on it around in such a way so that the light gives a clear image in the focal point
after it has traveled a certain distance (focal length).
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Parts Overview
1. 70mm Objective Lens
2. Pan-Tilt Alt-Azimuth Mount
3. Tripod with Accessory Tray
4. Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) with Dew Shield
5. Focus Wheel
6. Diagonal
7. 1.25” Eyepieces (9.7mm and 26mm)
8. 2x Barlow Lens
9. Red Dot Viewfinder
10. Smartphone Adapter* (if included)
* see separate manual
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Eyepiece: An eyepiece is a system made for your eye and comprised of one or more lenses. In an eyepiece, the clear
image that is generated in the focal point of a lens is captured and magnified still more.
Magnification: The magnification corresponds to the difference between observation with the naked eye and
observation through a magnifying device like a telescope. If a telescope configuration has a magnification of 30x, then
an object viewed through the telescope will appear 30 times larger than it would with the naked eye. To calculate the
magnification of your telescope setup, divide the focal length of the telescope tube by the focal length of the eyepiece.
Using/Aligning the Red Dot Viewfinder:
The viewfinder is powered by a CR-1620 battery that is included. Before using the viewfinder for the first time,
remember to remove the plastic insulator that is blocking the battery from connecting.
For The Viewfinder To Be Effective, It Must Be Aligned. To do this:
• Insert the 26 mm eyepiece into the diagonal and
power on the viewfinder by sliding the switch on
its right side to an “On” position.
• Point the eyepiece at an easy to identify target
like a telephone pole that is approximately 200
yards away. Center the object in the eyepiece.
Lock the telescope into place by tightening the
panhandle.
• Without moving the telescope, position the
red dot using the two adjustment screws so
that it shares the same view as the one in
your eyepiece. The front screw will move the
viewfinder up and down, and the other will move
it side to side. Your viewfinder is now aligned.
Note: To preserve battery life, don’t forget to turn off
the viewfinder after use.
Using your telescope:
After you have aligned your viewfinder, you are
ready to start observing! Put the 26 mm eyepiece
into the diagonal to get the widest field of view. This
wider field of view will make it easier to locate and track objects. Use the panhandle to move the scope up, down and
side to side until your target comes into view in the eyepiece. It is important to remember that the rotation of the Earth
means objects will move out of your eyepiece fairly quickly. Once you have found and focused on your desired target,
you can track it as it journeys across the night sky using the panhandle.
For a closer look at an object, you can insert the 9.7 mm eyepiece. The magnification will increase from 26.9x to 72x.
For a more closer look at an object, you can insert the 2x Barlow lens. The magnification will increase to 52x for the
26 mm eyepiece and 144x for the 9.7 mm eyepiece.
Cleaning:
Your telescope is a precision optical device and keeping the optics free of dust and dirt is crucial for optimal
performance. To clean the lenses (objective and eyepiece) use only a photo-grade soft brush or a lint-free cloth, like a
microfiber cloth. Do not press down too hard while cleaning, as this might scratch the lens. Ask your parents to help if
your telescope is really dirty. f necessary, the cleaning cloth can be moistened with an optical glass cleaning fluid and
the lens wiped clean using very little pressure. Do not use harsh detergents!
Make sure your telescope is always protected against dust and dirt.
After use, leave it in a warm room to dry off before storing.
CR1620
BATTERY
3V
The Red Dot Viewfinder is
powered by a battery type CR-1620
(3V); if a replacement is necessary,
remove cap (Fig. 1) by twisting
counter clockwise (Fig. 2) remove old
battery and insert new battery in place
with the positive (+) side showing.
Replace cap and tighten clockwise.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Red Dot Viewfinder
(back view)
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The Moon
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Terrestrial Images
Possible Objects for Observation:
Terrestrial objects
Take note of the examples below, including Mount Rushmore and the golf course.
Start with the 26 mm eyepiece and focus until the image is clear. After mastering
the 26 mm eyepiece, switch to the 9.7 mm eyepiece and practice scanning and
focusing until the image is clear. Choose several terrestrial objects to practice
focusing on, but never point your telescope at or near the sun, or you risk blindness.
The Moon
Diameter: 3,476 km
Distance: Approximately 384,401 km
The Moon is the Earth’s only natural satellite, and it is the second brightest object in
the sky (after the Sun). Although it is our closest neighbor, a lot of people have never
really taken a good long like at the Moon. With your telescope, you should be able to
see several interesting lunar features. These include lunar maria, which appear as
vast plains, and some of the larger craters. The best views will be found along the
terminator, which is the edge where the visible and cloaked portions of the Moon meet.
Orion Nebula (M 42)
M 42 in the Orion constellation
Right ascension: 05:35 (Hours: Minutes)
Declination: -5:22 (Degrees: Minutes)
Distance from Earth: 1,500 light years
Located about 1,500 light years from Earth, the Orion Nebula (Messier 42,
abbreviation: M 42) is the brightest diffuse nebula in the sky – visible with the naked
eye, and a worthwhile object for telescopes of all types and sizes, from the smallest
field glass to the largest earthbound observatories and the Hubble Space Telescope.
When talking about Orion, we‘re actually referring to the main part of a much larger
cloud of hydrogen gas and dust, which spreads out over half of the Orion constellation.
The expanse of this enormous cloud stretches several hundred light years.
Ring Nebula (M 57)
M 57 in the Lyra constellation
Right ascension: 18:53 (Hours: Minutes)
Declination: -33:02 (Degrees: Minutes)
Distance from Earth: 2,400 light years
The famous Ring Nebula M 57 in the constellation of Lyra is often viewed as the
prototype of a planetary nebula; it is one of the magnificent features of the Northern
Hemisphere’s summer sky. Recent studies have shown that it is probably comprised
of a ring (torus) of brightly shining material that surrounds the central star (only
visible with larger telescopes), and not of a gas structure in the form of a sphere or
an ellipsis. If you were to look at the Ring Nebula from the side, it would look like the
Dumbbell Nebula (M27). When viewed from Earth, we are looking directly at the pole
of the nebula.
Dumbbell Nebula (M 27)
M 27 in the Fox constellation
Right ascension: 19:59.6 (Hours: Minutes)
Declination: -+22:43 (Degrees: Minutes)
Distance from Earth: 1,360 light years
The Dumbbell Nebula (M 27) in Fox was the first planetary nebula ever discovered.
On July 12, 1764, Charles Messier discovered this new and fascinating class of
objects. We see this nebula almost directly from its equatorial plane. If we could see
the Dumbbell Nebula from one of its poles, we would see the shape of a ring, and
we would see something very similar to what we know as the Ring Nebula (M 57). In
reasonably good weather, we can see this object well even with low magnifications.
f=26 mm f=9.7 mm
Orion Nebula M 42
f=26 mm f=9.7 mm
Ring Nebula in Lyra
Constellation M 57
f=26 mm f=9.7 mm
Dumbbell Nebula in Fox
Constellation M 27

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Notes:
Troubleshooting Guide:
No picture Remove dust protection cap and sun-shield from the objective opening.
Blurred picture Adjust focus using focus ring.
No focus possible Wait for temperature to balance out.
Bad quality Never observe through a glass surface such as a window.
Viewing object visible in the finder, but not
through the telescope Align finder to telescope (see instructions)
Despite using star diagonal prism the picture is
“crooked” The star diagonal prism should be vertical in the eyepiece connection.

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