Celestron FIRSTSCOPE 60 EQ User Manual

• Eyepieces are different for various models;
#21066 - 20mm H - .96" (45x), 12.5mm H - .96" (72x)
#21066-DX - 25mm (SMA) - VA" (36x), 10mm- 1 %" (90x)
#21066-DX-AL- 20mm H- U4"(45x), 8mm H - 1 'A" (113x)
#21081 & 21081-AL- 25mm (SMA) - 114" (36x), 6mm F - 1 %" (150x)
#21065 20mm H - .96" (45x), 8mm H - .96" (113x)
• Barlow Lens - A 2x - .96" model is included with models using .96"
eyepieces — it doubles the power of an eyepiece.
Setting Up the Wood Tripod
To set up the tripod, locate the German equatorial mount, the tripod legs, the tnpod mounting hardware and the
tripod accessory tray.
1. Extend the center portion (35) of each of the three tripod legs down 6-8".
2. Use the three wing nut screws (8) to secure each of the extended legs by threading these screws through the
holes in the brackets at the bottom of each leg. This is important. If you do not extend the legs now, you won’t
be able to once the tripod head is assembled. Fine tuning of the tripod height can be done later, and the wing
nut screws can be adjusted to secure the telescope at the desired height
NOTE: This may have been pre-assembled at the factory.
3. Orient the three tripod legs so the brackets that hold the accessory tray are on the inside (19).
4. Slide the two top portions of each tripod leg around the sides of each flange on the tripod head (15) of the
equatorial mount, so the flange is secured between them.
5. Remove the wing nut and one washer from the screw.
6. Slide the screw through the tripod leg and flange, until the screw extends out the other side.
7. Slide the washer and the nut over the screw and tighten. This can be left slightly loose, to allow for positioning
the legs later, when attaching the accessory tray.
8. Repeat this process for the remaining two legs. Now the tripod will stand by itself.
Attaching the Accessory Tray
Start by locating the accessory tray and bolt pack for the accessory tray (32).
1. Remove the wing nut and one washer from each screw.
2. Slide one comer of the accessory tray over the bracket hanging from the inside of the tripod leg. Make sure the
tray is placed over the tip of the bracket, so the bracket doesn’t cover the holes cut into the accessory tray,
allowing for full use. Widen the tripod legs if necessary fo accomplish this.
3. Insert a screw—with washer—down through the accessory tray and bracket.
4. Slide the washer and wing nut over the end of the screw. Tighten the screw completely.
5. Repeat this process for the remaining two comers of the accessory tray.
Setting up the Aluminum Tripod
If your model has the Aluminum Tripod:
1. Attach the legs to the tripod head as above.
2. Spread the leg apart.
3. Attach the accessory tray to the leg braces.
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Celestron FIRSTSCOPE 60 EQ Specifications

General

Brand	Celestron
Model	FIRSTSCOPE 60 EQ
Category	Telescope
Language	English