MALIGNING NORTHSTAR FOR THE FIRST TIME

(NOTE: Make certain that the telescope is set up on a level surface.)

STEP 1: POINT NORTH

Point the telescope in the direction of North.

NOTE: THE USER SHOULD JUSTATTEMPT TO GETTHE TELESCOPE POINTED RELATIVELYCLOSE TO NORTH. THE ALIGNMENT WILL BE REFINED AS WE PROGRESS. HOWEVER, IF YOU CAN FIND THE BIG DIPPER AND USE THE "POINTER STARS", FOLLOW THE ARROW ON THE DIAGRAM TO THE NORTH STAR. THE NORTH STAR LIES DIRECTLYABOVE DUE NORTH!

When you turn the telescope on, a scrolling message will appear:

Following this message, the telescope will execute a diagnostic check and level the telescope tube in relation to the telescope mount.

Then the default menu will appear:

This mode assumes that even if the telescope user is a first time user and does not know anything about astronomy that they can be successful aligning the telescope in a few simple steps.

The ALIGN EARTH option is flashing.

Press ENTER to choose ALIGN EARTH option.

NOTE: ANY FLASHING ITEM ON THE DISPLAY IS A MENU CHOICE. OTHER CHOICES ARE AVAILABLE BY USING THE SCROLL UP OR SCROLL DOWN BUTTONS.

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Bushnell 78-8830, 78-8845 instruction manual Maligning Northstar for the First Time, Point North

78-8830, 78-8845 specifications

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