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3” REFLECTOR
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT • Reflector Telescope Assembly • Altazimuth Yoke Mount • Variable Height - Tripod • 1.25” diameter eyepieces. • 30x Erect Image Eyepiece • 4mm Eyepiece • Barlow Lens—Place in between eyepiece and telescope focus tube to increase the magnification of each eyepiece. • Red Dot Finderscope • Vertical Stabilizer Bar • Accessory Tray • Hardware Pack containing: Tripod leg: 3 long black bolts with wing nuts Accessory tray: 3 short black bolts with wing nuts
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HOW TO USE YOUR NEW TELESCOPE Astronomical telescopes are designed such that the image you see will appear UPSIDE DOWN and REVERSED, this is acceptable for viewing celestial bodies. However, this special telescope offers an Erect Image Eyepiece which will deliver a 30x view that will NOT BE UPSIDE DOWN or REVERSED. This 30x eyepiece is recommended for viewing either land or night sky based objects. Using your Eyepieces: 1. You should always start viewing with the lowest power eyepiece, wh
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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 any budding astronomer or experienced veteran. When you have developed proficiency at this level, other objects become good targets. Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and Venus are good second steps to take. 2. The first thing you need to do after assembling the telescope as
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Where do I start? Your telescope can bring the wonders of the universe to your eye. While this 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. The first thing you need to do is get a very simple star chart and a flashlight with a red bulb or red cellophane over the end. For objects other than stars and constellations, a basic guide to astronomy is a must. Some recommended sources appear o
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ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. The image I see in the telescope appears tilted • This is natural and due to the position of the eye when using the 30x Erect Image Eyepiece in relation to the telescope tube. The real benefit of the eyepiece is to deliver an image that is able to be used when viewing on land. 2. How do I determine the power my telescope ? • The power of your telescope can be determined by dividing the focal length of the objective lens by the focal length of the eyepi
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System Requirements for Starry Night Software (Included) Windows: Windows 95, 98/98SE, Me, 2000, XP PC with a Pentium or equivalent processor Color monitor VGA or better CD-ROM drive 24 MB RAM minimum 50-75 MB of free hard disk space Macintosh: OS 7.5 or later Power PC or better Color monitor VGA or better CD-ROM drive 24 MB RAM minimum 50-75 MB of free hard disk space Software Installation Directions: Insert the CD-ROM into the CD drive on your computer. It should start running and displ
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WARRANTY / REPAIR INFORMATION 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 our products and is your assurance of a lifetime of dependable service. If your telescope contains electrical components, these components are warranted to be free of defects in materials and w
