Bushnell VOYAGER 78-8000 User Manual

VOYAGER
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8 INCH DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE
MODEL 78-8000
Never Look Directly At The Sun With Your Telescope
Permanent Damage To Your Eyes May Occur
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1. Rack & Pinion focusing System
2. Reflector Body
3. Altitude Bearing
4. Dobsonian Side Panel
5. Dobsonian Base (Azimuth Bearing)
6. Carry Handle
7. Primary Mirror
8. Finderscope
9. 1.25" Format Eyepiec
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Bushnell VOYAGER 78-8000 Specifications

General

Type	Refractor
Aperture	78 mm
Focal Length	800 mm
Focal Ratio	f/10.3
Mount Type	Altazimuth
Eyepiece Barrel Size	1.25 inches
Barlow Lens	3x
Finderscope	5x24
Tripod	Aluminum
Included Eyepieces	4mm, 20mm

Summary

Telescope Assembly Instructions

Unpacking Your Telescope

Instructions for unpacking the telescope and identifying components from two cartons.

Assembling the Dobsonian Base

Step-by-step guide for assembling the Dobsonian base components, including attaching side panels and the base.

Attach Finderscope and Telescope

Procedure for attaching the finderscope to the telescope body and mounting the assembly onto the Dobsonian base.

The Final Steps

Telescope Use and Adjustment

Selecting an Eyepiece

Focusing Telescope

Instructions on how to focus the telescope using the rack and pinion focusing mechanism for clear images.

Aligning Finderscope

Collimating the Telescope

Procedure for adjusting secondary and primary mirrors to ensure optimal optical alignment.

Enjoying Your New Telescope

Troubleshooting Guide

Cannot See Anything

Troubleshooting steps for when the telescope setup does not yield any visible objects.

Telescope Lifetime Limited Warranty

Warranty Coverage and Claims

Return Procedure for Defects