Celestron 127EQ Manual de Instruções

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10IInnssttaalllliinnggtthheeFFiinnddeerrssccooppeeTo install the finderscope:1. Locate the finderscope (it will be mounted inside the finders

11MMoovviinnggtthheeTTeelleessccooppeeMMaannuuaallllyyIn order to properly balance your telescope, you will need to move your telescope manuall

12Figure 2-26AAddjjuussttiinnggtthheeEEqquuaattoorriiaallMMoouunnttIn order for a motor drive to track accurately, the telescope’s axis of rotation mu

13A telescope is an instrument that collects and focuses light. The nature of the optical design determines how the light is focused. Some telescopes

14Image orientation as seen with the unaided eye & using erecting devices on refractors & Newtonians.Inverted image, normal with Ne

15DDeetteerrmmiinniinnggFFiieellddooffVViieewwDetermining the field of view is important if you want to get an idea of the angular si

Up to this point, this manual covered the assembly and basic operation of your telescope. However, to understand your telescope more thoroughly, you

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18PPooiinnttiinnggaattPPoollaarriissThis method utilizes Polaris as a guidepost to the north celestial pole. Since Polari

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2Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ...

20Pointing at Sigma OctantisThis method utilizes Sigma Octantis as a guidepost to the celestial pole. Since Sigma Octant

21AAlliiggnniinnggtthheeSSeettttiinnggCCiirrcclleessBefore you can use the setting circles to find objects in t

22MMoottoorrDDrriivveeTo allow tracking of celestial objects, Celestron offers a single axis DC motor drive for the PowerS

23With your telescope set up, you are ready to use it for observing. This section covers visual observing hints for both

24OObbsseerrvviinnggDDeeeepp--SSkkyyOObbjjeeccttssDeep-sky objects are simply those objects outside the boundaries of our

25The PowerSeeker series of telescopes was designed for visual observing. After looking at the night sky for a while you

26While your telescope requires little maintenance, there are a few things to remember that will ensure yo

27Aligning the Primary MirrorNow adjust the primary mirror screws to re-center the reflection of the small secondary mirr

28Figure 7-3A collimated telescope should appear as a symmetrical ring pattern similar to the diffraction disk seen here.With Polaris or a b

29You will find that additional accessories for your PowerSeeker telescope will enhance your viewing pleasure and expand the usefulness o

3Congratulations on your purchase of a PowerSeeker telescope. The PowerSeeker Series of telescopes come in several different models

30POWERSEEKER SPECIFICATIONSModel Number21043 21037 21048 21045 21049DescriptionPS 60EQ PS 70EQ PS 80EQ PS 114EQ PS 127EQOptical Design Refractor Refr

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4Figure 1-1 PowerSeeker 80EQ RefractorPowerSeeker 60EQ & PowerSeeker 70EQ Similar1. Telescope Optical Tube 9. Latitude Adjustment Screw2. Mounti

5Figure 1-2 PowerSeeker 114EQ NewtonianPowerSeeker 127EQ Newtonian Similar1. Eyepiece 8. Tripod Accessory Tray2. Tube Ring 9. Tripod3. Telescope Opt

6This section covers the assembly instructions for your PowerSeeker telescope. Your telescope should be set up indoor the first time

7AAttttaacchhiinnggtthheeEEqquuaattoorriiaallMMoouunnttThe equatorial mount allows you to tilt the telescopes axis of rotation so that you can track t

8AAttttaacchhiinnggtthheeSSlloowwMMoottiioonnCCaabblleessThe PowerSeeker mount comes with two slow motion control cables that allow you t

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