WHAT’S IN THE BOX We recommend saving your telescope box so it can be used to store the telescope when it is not in use. Unpack the box carefully as some parts are small. Use the parts list below to verify that all parts and accessories are present. PARTS LIST 20 mm Eyepiece StarPointer Finderscope...
ASSEMBLING YOUR TELESCOPE THE MOUNT The ExploraScope mount and tripod come fully assembled, so setting it up is easy. 1. Remove the tripod and mount from the box. 2. Loosen the knobs at the bottom of each leg and extend the inner section of the leg to the desired length.
THE EYEPIECES Your telescope comes with two eyepieces, a low power (20 mm eyepiece) and a higher power eyepiece (4 mm eyepiece). Whenever you set up your telescope, always start with the 20 mm eyepiece. Once you have your target centered in the 20 mm eyepiece, you can switch to your higher power 4 mm eyepiece to get a more detailed view.
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ALIGNING THE STARPOINTER FINDERSCOPE The StarPointer fi nderscope helps you aim your telescope by looking through its round glass window and covering your target with the red dot projected in the window. The fi rst time you assemble your telescope, you’ll need to align the StarPointer with the main optics of the telescope. Although this step can be done at night, it is signifi...
YOUR FIRST ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVING SESSION THE MOON Now you are ready to take your telescope out at night and do some real observing! Let’s start with the Moon. The Moon takes about one month go through a complete phase cycle, from New Moon to Full Moon and back again.
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’s International Distributor or Authorized Celestron Dealer in the specifi...