Celestron AstroMaster 114AZ - User Manual

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Summary

Assembly

Setting up the Tripod

Instructions for setting up the tripod and attaching the accessory tray for stability.

Moving the Telescope Manually

Attaching the Telescope Tube to the Mount

Steps for securely mounting the optical tube onto the telescope's Alt-Az mount.

Installing the Diagonal & Eyepieces (refractor)

Installing the Eyepieces on the Newtonians

Telescope Basics

Focusing

Aligning the Finderscope

Steps to align the Star Pointer finderscope for accurate aiming.

Calculating Magnification

Celestial Observing

Observing the Sun

Crucial safety precautions and methods for observing the Sun.

Seeing Conditions

Telescope Maintenance

Care and Cleaning of the Optics

Detailed instructions for safely cleaning telescope lenses and mirrors.

Collimation of a Newtonian

Optimizing optical performance by aligning telescope mirrors.

Aligning the Primary Mirror

Night Time Star Collimating

Procedure for fine-tuning primary mirror alignment using a bright star.

Celestron AstroMaster 114AZ Specifications

General

Aperture	114 mm
Focal Length	1000 mm
Focal Ratio	f/8.77
Mount Type	Altazimuth
Optical Design	Newtonian Reflector
Highest Useful Magnification	269x
Lowest Useful Magnification	16x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	12.8
Resolution (Rayleigh)	1.22 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	1.02 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power	265x
Finderscope	StarPointer
Tripod	Steel
Eyepieces Included	20mm, 10mm
Weight	17 lbs