Ng65fs/65hc maksutov-cassegrain telescope instructions and owner’s manual manual part #: 265161.
Introduction congratulations on your purchase of a precision-crafted national geographic™ telescope. With proper care and handling of your telescope, you will enjoy the pleasure of looking at nature’s wondrous sights through the eye of this instrument for many years. Your new maksutov-cassegrain tel...
Setup: 1 3 5 q 6 7 l 2 4 tb q 1) remove the quick release shoe (q) from the tripod by pulling outward on the lever (l). Position the telescope and the tripod so that the ¼” x 20 tripod bolt (tb) is aligned with the tripod socket underneath the telescope tube (1). Hand-tighten the tripod bolt by turn...
5) to make vertical angle motions loosen the pan and tilt arm (3) by twisting it counter-clockwise and then moving the arm up or down. When you reach the desired position lock the pan and tilt arm by twisting it clockwise. 6) to raise or lower the telescope you can move the tripod center column up o...
4) to see your subject at a higher magnification, turn the zoom ring (9) on the eyepiece. You will have to re-adjust the focusing knob (10). 5) note that as the zoom power increases, the brightness of the image decreases. This is quite normal. To observe in low light situations you will find the low...
Loosen the three chrome screws around the outside of the camera adapter. Slip the camera adapter over the telescope’s zoom eyepiece. Slide it as far down as you can and then gently tighten the screws until your camera is securely hold over the eyepiece. (see below.) you can now take pictures through...
5) we strongly recommend that you begin your viewing session with the 30x zoom power. It will give you the widest angle and the brightest, sharpest view. When possible, avoid sudden temperature changes, as the moisture in the air may condense as water droplets (dew) on the objective lens. If dew for...
What to look for in the night sky there is a whole universe of objects you could view at night, so where do you start? We recommend starting with the most prominent objects first. The moon the moon is the easiest target to find at night. When the moon is in full position, it bathes the night with a ...
Frequently asked questions 1) how far can i see? If you stand outside and look up at the night sky on a clear evening, you can see hundreds of stars without the aid of your telescope. The telescope is a light-gathering instrument that magnifies the view—providing significantly more detail and unveil...
