Bushnell 78-2010 manual Answers To Commonly Asked Questions, Troubleshooting Guide

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ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.The image I see in the telescope is upside down and reversed from right to left ?

An upside-down and reversed image is a common characteristic of most astronomical telescopes. Since telescopes are used for astronomical viewing orientation is not important.

2.

How do I determine the power my telescope ?

The power of your telescope can be determine

 

 

by dividing the focal length of the objective lens by

 

 

the focal length of the eyepiece. The eyepiece focal

 

 

length is the number printed on the eyepiece. (For

 

 

example: 500 ÷ 5 = 100X)

 

 

 

3.

Where do I find the Telescope Focal Length

The telescope focal length is the same focal

 

 

length as the objective focal length. For this

 

 

telescope it is 500mm. Telescope focal lengths

 

 

range from 500mm to 1200mm on Bausch & Lomb

 

 

and Bushnell telescopes.

 

 

 

4.

What can I see with my telescope ?

Telescopes with power ranging from 16X to

 

 

50X can be used to view Star Clusters and Nebulae.

 

 

90X to 120X telescope can view galaxies. Most

 

 

planets can be seen at any magnification.

 

 

 

5.

What do the numbers on the eyepiece mean ?

The numbers on the eyepiece represents the

 

 

“Focal Length” of the eyepiece.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If after you have set-up your new telescope you are unable to see any objects, use this Quick

Reference guide to help you to understand the cause of the problem and quickly determine a remedy

1.I’ve completed the set-up yet I cannot see anything

Check to see if objective lens cover has been removed.

Try to view an object that is 200 or more yards away.

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Bushnell 78-2010 manual Answers To Commonly Asked Questions, Troubleshooting Guide