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Celestron ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH TRAVEL SCOPE 70 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model #22028-CGL

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model #22028-CGL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......... . 11 CELESTRON TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ....... . . 12...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Celestron Travel Scope. This telescope is constructed of high-quality materials to give you a lifetime of pleasure with a minimal amount of maintenance. This telescope was designed with traveling in mind with a compact and portable design with ample optical performance.

  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX Save your telescope box so you can use it 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 1.

  • Page 5: Setting Up The Tripod

    SETTING UP THE TRIPOD 1. The tripod comes preassembled. Start by spreading the legs outward. At this point, the tripod will measure 16” tall. You can use the tripod in this position on a tabletop or extend the legs further for additional height. 2.

  • Page 6: Attaching The Telescope Tube To The Tripod

    ATTACHING THE TELESCOPE TUBE TO THE TRIPOD Before you attach the telescope tube, ensure that the all of the knobs on the tripod are locked and secure. 1. Remove the protective paper covering the optical tube. 2. Loosen the tripod platform knob (Fig. 7) by turning it counterclockwise. Tilt the tripod platform up 90°...

  • Page 7: Installing The Diagonal & Eyepiece

    INSTALLING THE DIAGONAL AND EYEPIECE The diagonal is a prism that diverts the light traveling through the telescope so you can observe at a more comfortable viewing angle. The Travel Scope diagonal is an erect image model that corrects the image to be right side up and oriented correctly left-to-right, which is much easier to use for terrestrial observing.

  • Page 8: Aligning The Finderscope

    ALIGNING THE FINDERSCOPE The finder is one of the most important parts of your telescope. It helps you locate objects and center them in the eyepiece. The first time you assemble your telescope, you need to align the finder to the telescope’s main optics.

  • Page 9: Telescope Basics

    For the brightest images with the highest contrast levels, use lower powers. You can purchase additional eyepieces to give you a range of powers to choose from. Visit the Celestron website to see what is available.

  • Page 10: General Observing Hints

    Internal adjustments and cleaning should be done only by the Celestron repair department. If your telescope is in need of internal cleaning, please call the factory for a return authorization number and price quote.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model # 22028 Travel Scope 70 Optical Design Refractor Aperture 70mm (2.8") Focal Length 400mm Focal Ratio f/5.7 Optical Coatings Fully Coated Finderscope 5x24 Diagonal Erect Image - 45° 1.25" Eyepieces 20mm 1.25" (20x) 10mm 1.25" (40x) Apparent Field of View 20mm @ 50°...

  • Page 12: Celestron Two Year Limited Warranty

    CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ©2022 Celestron. Celestron and Symbol are trademarks of Celestron, LLC. All rights reserved. Celestron.com Torrance, CA 90503 USA This product is designed and intended for use by those 14 years of age and older.

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