Page 3 - NASA images from your backyard!
Where DO I START? Your Bushnell telescope can bring the wonders of the universe to your eye. Whilethis manual is intended to assist you in the set-up and basic use of this instrument,it does not cover everything you might like to know about astronomy. AlthoughNorthstar will give a respectable tour o...
Page 4 - Parts Diagrams; READ T H R O U G H
78-7880 80mm Refrac tor Parts Diagrams 78-7860 60mm Refrac tor I M P O RTA N T: READ T H R O U G H A S S E M B LY INSTRUCTION BEFORE YOU A S S E M B L E YOUR T E L E S C O P E . 4.
Page 5 - Telescope Parts Diagram
78-7830 3” Reflec tor 78-7845 4.5” reflec tor Parts Diagrams (Continued) 1. Wide Field Finderscope 2. 1.25" Format Eyepiece 3. Penta Mirror 4. Rack and Pinion Focusing Mechanism 5. Accessory Tray Brace 6. Quick-Release Tripod Leg Lever 7. Quick-Release Accessory Tray 8. Onboard Computer 9. Main ...
Page 6 - Quick Assembly Diagram
78-7860 60mm Refractor 78-7880 80mm Refractor Quick Assembly Diagram 6.
Page 8 - Detailed Assembly; S E T- U P TRIPOD AND A C C E S S O RY T R AY
Detailed Assembly No tools are required for assembly of your telescope. Remove all components from the carton and identify all components. It is a good idea to lay all the parts out in front ofyou before assembly. Since your telescope is a precision optical system the parts require careful handling—...
Page 9 - N e v e r Lo ok D ir ec t ly At T h e S un W it h Yo ur
M ALIGNING FINDERSCOPE Look through Main Telescope Tube and establish a well-defined target. (see focusing telescope section) Looking through Wide Field Finderscope, alternate tightening each Finderscope Adjustment Screw until crosshairs of Wi d eField Finderscope are precisely centered on the same ...
Page 10 - ENJOYING YOUR NEW TELESCOPE
M ENJOYING YOUR NEW TELESCOPE 1. First determine your targeted object. Any bright object in the night sky is a good starting point.One of the favorite starting points in astronomy is the moon. This is an object sure to please anybudding astronomer or experienced veteran. When you have developed prof...
Page 11 - HELPFUL HINTS
M HELPFUL HINTS 1 . Your telescope is a very sensitive instrument. For best results and fewer vibrations set your telescope up on a level location on the ground rather than your concrete driveway oryour wooden deck. This will provide a more stable foundation for viewing, especially ifyou’ve drawn a ...
Page 12 - Scroll Up Button: This button functions to scroll; Scroll Down Button: This button functions to scroll
Button Functions LCD DISPLAY 1. Computer Link 2. Scroll Up Button 3. Scroll Down Button 4. Back Button 5. Enter Button 6. LCD Display 7. On/Off/Dim Button 8. Battery Cover Door 9. Battery Cover Set Screw Northstar Computer Interface Diagram The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is a two-line, sixteen cha...
Page 13 - MODE OVERVIEW OF PR ODUCT
M MODE OVERVIEW OF PR ODUCT Explore: The Explore Mode of Northstar provides the ability to explore various astronomical objectscategorized by object type. These objects would fall under one or more of the following types of objects:Deep Sky, Planets, Constellations, and Stars. Each of these subheadi...
Page 15 - ALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME; S T E P 1: SET THE TIME
M ALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME When you turn the telescope on a scrolling message will appear: The first display will then prompt you to level the telescope tube. The display will read: The display will alternate to: After the tube is leveled and ENTER is pressed, the display will briefly r...
Page 16 - ALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued); S T E P 3: SET THE LOCAT I O N; S T E P 4: POINT NORTH
M ALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued) S T E P 3: SET THE LOCAT I O N The next screen will display: C I T Y will be flashing. By pressing the ENTER button, the display will change to: The country will be flashing. Again by using the SCROLL U P and SCROLLDOWN buttons and the ENTER button...
Page 17 - ALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued)
M ALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued) NOTE: THE USER WOULD JUST H AVE TO GET THE TELESCOPE POINTED RELAT I V E LY CLOSE TON O RTH. THE A L I G N M E N T W I L L BE REFINED AS WE PROGRESS. HOWEVER, IF YOU CAN FIND T H EBIG DIPPER AND USE THE "POINTER STARS", FOLLOW THE ARROW ON ...
Page 18 - USING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME
M USING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME After EARTH ALIGN, the display will then read: EXPLORE will be flashing. This indicates that you could choose other options by pressing theUP and DOWN buttons. However, let’s look at EXPLORE first. This is the default menu at thispoint because, this will most lik...
Page 19 - USING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued)
M USING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME (Continued) The TELESCOPE mode gives you dynamic real-time information on your telescope’s current position in termsof astronomical coordinates. Play around with this mode by moving the telescope around. Notice the three letterabbreviation in the lower right port...
Page 20 - Catalog Index
20. The following appendix information is more thorough information than that listedin the main instruction manual. For sake of space, the complete 20,000 objectcatalog is not listed. However, we have included the entire star list and the entireMessier object lists for your information. In addition,...
Page 22 - Messier C atalog
22. NAME - NAMERA - RIGHT ASCENSION (hours min.min)DEC - DECLINATION (degrees)MAG - MAGNITUDESIZE - SIZECON - CONSTELLATION Messier C atalog Catalog Index MESSIER CATALOG NAME RA DEC MAG SIZE CON DESCRIPTION M001 Crab nebula supernova remnant NGC 1952 05 34.5 +22.0 8.4 6' Tau nebula M002 NGC 7089 21...
Page 23 - Star Catalog
M048 NGC 2548 08 13.8 -5.8 5.8 40' Hya open cluster rich M049 NGC 4472 12 29.8 +08.0 8.4 8' Vir round galaxy with bright core M050 NGC 2323 07 03.2 -8.3 6 20' Mon open cluster rich M051 Whirlpool NGC 5194 13 29.9 +47.2 8.1 11' Cvn spiral galaxy structure attached companion M052 NGC 7654 23 24.2 +61....
Page 36 - NORTHSTAR COMPUTERIZED STAR LOCATOR SPECIFICATIONS
36. NORTHSTAR COMPUTERIZED STAR LOCATOR SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 3.5 X 4.7 X 1.8 Weight 10 oz including 9V battery Operating Temperature 10ºC à + 50ºC Telescope Mounting Altitude / Azimuth Display Dot Matrix LCD, 2x16 character Alphanumeric Display Backlight Blue-Green Electroluminescent, 5-brightn...
Page 38 - quick reference card; North Star QUICK REFERENCE CARD
quick reference card SCROLLUP or SCROLLDOWNuntil the display reads: PRESS ENTER SCROLLUP or SCROLLDOWN Choose option PRESS ENTER PRESS ENTER PRESS BACK button until you getback to the main menu: SCROLLUP/ DOWN PRESS ENTER The TELESCOPE mode gives you dynamicreal-time information on your telescope's ...
Page 39 - TELESCOPE LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY; COMPUTERIZED STAR LOCATOR
warranty / repair 39. TELESCOPE LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell ® telescope is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original owner. The Lifetime Limited Warranty is an expression of our confidence in the materials and mechanical workmanship of ...
