Celestron 114 User Manual

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Celestron 114 Specifications

General

Brand	Celestron
Model	114
Category	Telescope
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Safety

Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for telescope use, focusing on eye protection and avoiding sun damage.

Telescope Assembly and Setup

Parts Identification

List of parts for the PowerSeeker 114 telescope and their corresponding numbers.

Assembling the Tripod

Steps for setting up the tripod, its mounting head, and accessory tray.

Attaching the Equatorial Mount

Instructions for mounting the equatorial head onto the tripod and adding controls.

Attaching the Optical Tube

Steps for securely mounting the telescope optical tube onto the equatorial mount.

Installing Accessories

Guide to attaching eyepieces, Barlow lens, and the finderscope to the telescope.

Telescope Operation

Aligning the Finderscope

Procedure to align the finderscope with the main telescope for accurate aiming.

Finding Celestial Objects

Instructions on aligning the mount, balancing, and moving the telescope to locate targets.

Focusing the Image

Steps to achieve a sharp and clear focus on celestial objects.

Magnification Explained

Formula and examples for determining telescope magnification with different eyepieces.

Maintenance, Specifications, and Support

Telescope Collimation

Guide to checking and adjusting optical alignment for optimal image quality.

Technical Specifications

Key technical details of the PowerSeeker 114 telescope, including aperture and focal length.

Optional Accessories

Information on available accessories to enhance telescope performance and viewing.

Two Year Warranty

Details of the Celestron two-year limited warranty, including terms and contact information.