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National Geographic DELUXE ADVENTURE SET Instruction Manual

50 mm telescope w/ az pan tilt mount, 900x microscope set, compact binoculars
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D E LUXE ADV E N TU R E SE T
5 0 MM TELESCOP E W/ A Z PAN T I LT M O U NT,
9 00X M ICROSCOP E SET, CO M PACT B IN O C UL A R S
2
X
NOT INCLUDED
WARNING:
SUN HAZARD — Never look directly at the sun
with this device.
WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts.
Not for children under 3 years.
I N ST RU C T I ON MA N UAL
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix
alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries. Non-rechargeable
batteries are not to be recharged. Please recycle
batteries responsibly.
WARNING:
Contains button or coin cell battery.
Hazardous if swallowed — see instructions.
WARNING:
FUNCTIONAL SHARP POINT — Not for children
under 3 years.
CR2032
This product contains a button battery. If swallowed, it could cause severe
injury or death in just 2 hours. Seek medical attention immediately.
The lens contains lead that may be harmful.
Wash hands after touching.
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80- 30103
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  • Page 1 10 + 80- 30103 D E LUXE ADV E N TU R E SE T 5 0 MM TELESCOP E W/ A Z PAN T I LT M O U NT, 9 00X M ICROSCOP E SET, CO M PACT B IN O C UL A R S I N ST RU C T I ON MA N UAL Do not mix old and new batteries.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Customer Service: Call 1-866-252-3811 READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE. • SUN WARNING: 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.

  • Page 3: Parts Overview

    Parts Overview 1. 50mm Telescope 2. Pan-Tilt Alt-Azimuth Mount 3. Tripod 4. Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) with Dew Shield 5. Focus Wheel 6. Diagonal 7. 12.5mm and 20 mm Eyepieces 8. 2x Barlow Lens 9. Red Dot Viewfinder 10. Smartphone Adapter Available Downloads Visit: www.esmanuals.com...

  • Page 4: How To Set Up

    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.
  • Page 5 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. 1. Open the tripod until the tripod spreaders are fully extended. 2.

  • Page 6: Using Your Telescope

    Using Your Telescope: After you have aligned your viewfinder, you are ready to start observing! Put the 20 mm eyepiece into the focuser to get the widest field of view. This wider field of view will make it easier to locate and track objects.

  • Page 7: Observing Tips

    Observing Tips: Star hopping Star hopping is a technique used by amateur astronomers to navigate the night sky. By using easily recognizable constellations and asterisms as a guide, an observer can locate stars and other objects. For example, Polaris, which is Merak Dubhe commonly referred to as The...
  • Page 8 Pleiades Star Cluster(M45): Right ascension: 03: 47.0 (hours: minutes) Declination: +24: 07 (degrees: minutes) Distance: Approximately 444 light years The Pleiades Star Cluster is a group of brilliant blue stars located in the Taurus Constellation. Also known as Messier 45 or “Seven Sisters”, this open star cluster consists of more than 1,000 confirmed stars, although an average of only six are visible to the unaided eye.
  • Page 9 Types Of Telescopes: Focuser Light Focuser Primary Mirror Secondary Mirror (Objective) Light Light Focuser Primary Mirror Secondary Mirror (Objective) Light Reflector A refractor telescope uses mirrors to gather and focus light. Light enters the telescope through its open Light front end and travels to the concave primary mirror at the back. From there the light is reflected back up Primary Mirror the tube to a flat secondary mirror, which sits at a 45°...
  • Page 10 Telescope Terms to Know: Focal Length Objective Lens Eyepiece Eyepiece (mm) Focuser Aperture (mm) Diagonal Focal Point Focal Length Telescope (mm) Focal Length Eyepiece Eyepiece (mm) Focuser Focal Point Aperture Primary Mirror Secondary (mm) (Objective) Mirror Focal Length Telescope (mm) Aperture: This figure, which is usually expressed in millimeters, is the diameter of a telescope’s light-gathering surface (objective lens in a refractor or primary mirror in a refractor).
  • Page 11 Aperture 102mm Eyepiece Focal Length 20mm Telescope Focal Length Magnification: 1000mm 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.
  • Page 12 Eyepiece Lens Short Eye Relief Distance Long Eye Relief Distance Exit Pupil (mm) Eyepiece Lens Eyepiece Lens Eyepiece Lens Eye Relief : Eye relief is all about a comfortable viewing experience because it is the distance at which you need to position your eye from the eyepiece’s outermost surface to enjoy the full field of view.
  • Page 13 Notes:...
  • Page 14 Customer Service: Call 1-866-252-3811 READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE. • THIS MICROSCOPE SET IS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN OLDER THAN AGE 9. CHILDREN SHOULD ONLY USE THIS DEVICE UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION. NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNSUPERVISED WITH THIS DEVICE.
  • Page 15 Parts Overview 1. Eyepiece 9. (3) Prepared Slides and (3) Blank Slides 2. Focus Knob 10. (3) Slide Covers & Labels 3. Stage 11. (3) Collection Vials 4. Metal Stage Clips 12. Spatula 5. Objective Turret (5x, 20x, 45x) 13. Scalpel* 6.

  • Page 16: Install Batteries

    Observe, investigate, discover! When you want to take your investigations to the cellular level, the 900x Microscope is ready to reveal the hidden details of the world around you. Everyday things like sand, onion skin, hair and pollen will show their extraordinary sides when viewed at magnifications ranging from 100x to 900x. To jumpstart your observations, the set comes with prepared specimens, collection tools and an experiment guide.
  • Page 17 After scanning, you will be directed to a website with additional information on the specimen. Slide example To see our full list of smart slides, scan this code. Dicotyledon Feather © National Geographic © National Geographic...
  • Page 18 Customer Service: Call 1-866-252-3811 READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE. • SUN WARNING: 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.
  • Page 19 Parts Overview 1. Compact Binocular 2. Central Focusing Wheel 3. Eyepiece Lens 4. Objective Lens 5. Optical Tube 6. Lanyard (behind binoculars not shown) 7. Carry Bag Discover The World Around! Your compact binoculars are the perfect companion for countless outdoor adventures. With these sturdy binoculars, you can investigate amazing species and sights.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Focus

    Determining Eye Distance The distance between one’s eyes varies from person to person, so it is essential that you adjust your binoculars before you use them. Take the binoculars in both hands (Fig. 1) and hold them to your eyes. Fold them so that you see a single circle when looking through them (Fig.
  • Page 21 Using The Smartphone Adapter: SUPERVISION BY ADULTS Read and follow the instructions, safety rules and first aid information. The Smartphone Adapter will allow you to connect almost any “smart” device to an eyepiece. To use the adapter, place it directly onto the selected eyepiece and secure it by tightening the set screw until snug.
  • Page 22 Notes:...
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  • Page 24 ©2021 National Geographic Partners LLC. All rights reserved. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and Yellow Border Design are trademarks of the National Geographic Society, used under license. ©2021 Explore Scientific, LLC 1010 S. 48th Street, Springdale AR 72762. All rights reserved. Made in China.

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