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National Geographic NT114PH Instruction Manual

Carbon fiber newtonian 114 mm w/ pan handle mount
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CARBON FIBER NEWTONIAN 114 MM
W/ PAN HANDLE MOUNT
OPTICAL DESIGN
MAGNIFICATION (WITH 2X BARLOW LENS)
FRONT LENS (CLEAR APERTURE)
FOCAL LENGTH
STANDARD EYEPIECES
FINISH
ACCEPTS EYEPIECE BARREL
MOUNTING
WARNING:
SUN HAZARD — Never look directly at the sun
with this device.
WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts.
Not for children under 3 years.
NT114PH
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS
1
X
INCLUDED
WARNING:
Contains button or coin cell battery.
Hazardous if swallowed — see instructions.
23 - 62X (46 - 124X)
PLÖSSL 26 MM AND 9.7 MM
AZ PAN HANDLE MOUNT
WARNING:
The lens contains lead that may be harmful.
Wash hands after touching.
1
80-20114
NEWTONIAN
114 MM
500 MM
CARBON FIBER
31.7 MM (1.25")
AGES
10 + +

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  • Page 1 AGES 10 + + 80-20114 NT114PH CARBON FIBER NEWTONIAN 114 MM W/ PAN HANDLE MOUNT INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS OPTICAL DESIGN NEWTONIAN MAGNIFICATION (WITH 2X BARLOW LENS) 23 - 62X (46 - 124X) FRONT LENS (CLEAR APERTURE) 114 MM FOCAL LENGTH...

  • Page 2: Sun Warning

    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. EYE DAMAGE IS OFTEN PAINLESS, SO THERE IS NO WARNING TO THE OBSERVER THAT THE DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE.

  • Page 3: 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. 4b1) 4b2) 10a) 10b) 10c) 10d)

  • Page 4: Parts Overview

    Parts Overview 1. 114mm Objective Lens 2. Pan-Tilt Alt-Azimuth Mount 3. Tripod with Accessory Tray 4. Focus Wheel 5. 1.25” Eyepieces (9.7mm and 26mm) 6. 2x Barlow Lens 7. Red Dot Viewfinder 8. Smartphone Adapter 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.

  • Page 5: Using Your Telescope

    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.
  • Page 6 Terrestrial Images Possible Objects for Observation: f=26 mm f=9.7 mm 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.

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide: Problem Solution 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 Align finder to telescope (see instructions) through the telescope...
  • Page 8 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 a 1.25” eyepiece. To use the adapter, place it directly onto the selected eyepiece and secure it by tightening the setscrew until snug. Be careful not to overtighten because this could damage the adapter and/or the eyepiece.
  • Page 9 Notes...
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  • Page 12 ©2018 National Geographic Partners LLC. All rights reserved. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and Yellow Border Design are trademarks of the National Geographic Society, used under license. ©2018 Explore Scientific, LLC.

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