Celestron COMETRON 114AZ User Manual

1. Your Cometron 114AZ includes an optical
tube, tripod with altazimuth mount, acces-
sory tray, red-dot finderscope, and BONUS
astronomy software download.
2. To setup tripod spread the legs outward
until they are fully extended. Loosen the
knobs at the end of the legs to extend the
tripod to the desired height. Tighten the
knobs to lock the legs.
3. To attach the accessory tray, line up the
notches and turn the tray clockwise until
the tray tabs lock in place with the tripod
brackets.
4. Now slide the dovetail bar on the bottom of
the optical tube into the clamp assembly on
the top of the mount. Be sure to back out the
fastening screw to allow enough clearance
for the dovetail bar.
5. Center the dovetail in the mount and tighten
the fastening screw.
6. To install finderscope, remove nuts on side
of tube, place bracket over threaded posts
and replace the nuts.
7. Loosen the thumbscrews on the focuser
and remove focuser cap.
8. Insert the chrome barrel of the eyepiece into
the focuser and secure with set screws.
9. Remove main telescope lens cap.
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Dovetail
Mount
Fastening
screws
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Celestron COMETRON 114AZ Specifications

General

Type	Refractor
Magnification	269 x
Altazimuth mount	Yes
Product color	White
Tripod material	Steel

Weight and Dimensions

Length	457 mm
Weight	1720 g

Summary

Celestron Cometron 114AZ Telescope Setup and Usage

Cometron 114AZ Package Contents

Lists included optical tube, tripod, mount, finderscope, and software download.

Tripod Setup and Height Adjustment

Details spreading tripod legs outward and adjusting height with locking knobs.

Attaching the Accessory Tray

Explains how to align notches and turn the tray clockwise to lock it.

Mounting the Optical Tube Assembly

Guides sliding the dovetail bar into the mount clamp and tightening the fastening screw.

Installing the Red-Dot Finderscope

Describes removing nuts, placing the bracket over posts, and replacing nuts.

Installing the Eyepiece

Covers loosening focuser thumbscrews and securing the eyepiece with set screws.

Removing the Main Telescope Lens Cap

Instructs to remove the main telescope lens cap before viewing.

Operating the Red-Dot Finderscope

Advises turning the finderscope on and off to conserve battery life.

Adjusting Telescope Mount Movement

Explains loosening clutch knobs for altitude/azimuth movement and using the panning handle.

Focusing the Telescope Image

Guides turning focus knobs under the eyepiece to achieve a sharp image.