National Geographic NG700AZ Instruction Manual

National Geographic NG700AZ Instruction Manual

70 mm telescope w/ slow-motion alt-azimuth mount

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W/ SLOW-MOTION ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
OPTICAL DESIGN
MAGNIFICATION (WITH 2X BARLOW LENS)
FRONT LENS (CLEAR APERTURE)
FOCAL LENGTH
STANDARD EYEPIECES
FINISH
ACCEPTS EYEPIECE BARREL
VIEWFINDER
MOUNTING
WARNING:
SUN HAZARD — Never look directly at the sun
with this device.
NG700AZ
70 MM TELESCOPE

SPECIFICATIONS

WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts.
Not for children under 3 years.
ACHROMATIC REFRACTOR
27 - 72X (54 - 144X)
PLÖSSL WIDE FIELD 26 MM AND 9.7 MM
SLOW-MOTION ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT
Contains button or coin cell battery.
Hazardous if swallowed — see instructions.
1
80-10070
70 MM
700 MM
BLACK
31.7 MM (1.25")
RED DOT
1
X
CR2032
3V
INCLUDED
WARNING:
AGES
10+

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  • Page 1 AGES 80-10070 NG700AZ 70 MM TELESCOPE W/ SLOW-MOTION ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS OPTICAL DESIGN ACHROMATIC REFRACTOR MAGNIFICATION (WITH 2X BARLOW LENS) 27 - 72X (54 - 144X) FRONT LENS (CLEAR APERTURE) 70 MM FOCAL LENGTH 700 MM STANDARD EYEPIECES PLÖSSL WIDE FIELD 26 MM AND 9.7 MM...
  • Page 2 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 Parts Overview 1. 70mm Objective Lens 2. Slow-motion Alt-Azimuth Mount 3. Tripod with Accessory Tray 4. Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) with Dew Shield 5. Focus Wheel 6. 1.25” Diagonal 7. 1.25” Wide Field Plössl Eyepieces (9.7mm and 26mm) 8. 1.25” 2x Barlow Lens 9.
  • Page 4 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. (Fig 1) AZ-1...
  • Page 5 (Fig 2) 10a) 10b) 10c) 11a) 11b) 11c) 11d) Computer Software - Logiciel informatique - Programas informáticos AZ-2 www.explorescientificusa.com/pages/documents...
  • Page 6 Using/Aligning the Red Dot Viewfinder: The viewfinder is powered by a CR-2032 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: •...
  • Page 7 Terrestrial Images f=26 mm f=9.7 mm 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.
  • Page 8 The star diagonal prism should be vertical in the eyepiece picture is “crooked” connection. ©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. 1010 S. 48th Street, Springdale AR 72762 All rights reserved.

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