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 Telescope Tube StarPointer Pro Finderscope...
THE TELESCOPE TUBE To attach the telescope tube to your tripod and mount: 1. Loosen the two tube mounting bolts on the side of the dovetail saddle on top of the mount. 2. Locate the dovetail bar on the bottom of the telescope tube and slide it into the saddle.
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THE STARPOINTER PRO FINDERSCOPE Your Inspire telescope comes with a StarPointer Pro Finderscope that you will use as a sighting tool when aiming the telescope at a target. To install the finderscope: 1. Slide the finderscope bracket into the dovetail slot on the telescope on the top of the focuser.
MOVING THE TELESCOPE The Inspire altazimuth mount is simple to use. To move the scope left and right, loosen the azimuth tension knob at the base of the mount between two of the tripod legs. Grab the knob at the end of the panning handle and move the scope to the desired location.
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1. With a clear view of the Moon, set up your telescope with the 20 mm eyepiece. 2. Turn on the finderscope and look through it to find the red reticle. 3. Move the telescope until you can see the Moon through the finderscope’s window and the reticle is centered on the Moon. 4.
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5. Loosen the set screws located on the eyepiece holder on the inside of the lens cap. Place the black portion of the eyepiece into the eyepiece holder and tighten the screws to secure the eyepiece in place. 6. Now take the lens cap with the phone and eyepiece attached and insert the chrome barrel of the eyepiece into the diagonal on the back of the telescope’s focuser.
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 specific country. Please contact them for any warranty service.
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