Celestron LCM Series User Manual

Your 60LCM/80LCM Refractor telescope includes: optical tube,
StarPointer finderscope, motorized base, tripod, accessory tray,
two eyepieces (9 mm & 25 mm), star diagonal, computerized hand
control, and instruction manual.
Extend tripod legs 6 to 8 inches by lifting the tripod leg locking
lever and pulling the leg to desired length and snapping down
the lever.
Place the motorized base on top of the tripod making sure that the
three round feet rest on the round flat pads on the inside of the
tripod head.
Your 114LCM Newtonian telescope includes: optical tube,
StarPointer finderscope, motorized base, tripod, accessory tray,
two eyepieces (9 mm & 25 mm), computerized hand control, and
instruction manual.
To attach the accessory tray, line up notches and turn clockwise
until tray tabs lock into place with the tripod brackets.
Thread the mounting screw into the hole at the bottom of the
motorized base. Tighten screw to secure the base to the tripod.
Assemble tripod by spreading the legs out until the center leg
brace is fully extended.
Properly assembled, the accessory tray should appear as
pictured above.
Loosen the altitude lock and rotate the tube clamp so that the
telescope mounting knob is positioned on the top of the base. Then
tighten the altitude lock by hand, but don’t over tighten.
1 2
5
Mounting
Screw
8
3
6
ENGLISH
LCM
TELESCOPE SERIES
REFRACTORS: 60LCM #22050 /80LCM #22051
NEWTONIAN: 114LCM #31150
NEWTONIAN
REFRACTOR (80LCM shown)
9
Altitude Lock
Telescope
Mounting Knob
Tube
Clamp
4
Locking
Lever
7
QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS WITH SET-UP?
CONTACT CELESTRON TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 310.803.5955
QUICK SET-UP GUIDE

Celestron LCM Series Specifications

General

Mount Type	Computerized Altazimuth
Optical Design	Refractor
Eyepiece 1	25 mm
Optical Coatings	Fully Coated
Resolution (Dawes)	1.93 arc seconds
Database	Over 4, 000 celestial objects
Power Supply	8 x AA batteries (not included)
Aperture	60 mm
Focal Length	700 mm
Highest Useful Magnification	142x
Slew Speeds	9 slew speeds

Summary

Telescope Series Components

Refractor Telescope Package Contents

Details optical tube, StarPointer, base, tripod, tray, eyepieces, diagonal, and hand control for refractor models.

Newtonian Telescope Package Contents

Lists optical tube, StarPointer, base, tripod, tray, eyepieces, and hand control for Newtonian models.

Quick Set-Up Guide

Tripod and Accessory Tray Assembly

Covers assembling the tripod, extending legs, and attaching the accessory tray for stability.

Motorized Base and Tube Clamp Mounting

Instructions for placing the motorized base on the tripod and positioning the tube clamp.

Optical Tube and Accessory Installation

Guides for attaching the optical tube, star diagonal, and finderscope to the telescope mount.

Power and Hand Control Setup

Details on installing batteries, connecting the computerized hand control, and attaching its holder.

Final Preparations for Observation

Includes removing lens caps, replacing battery covers, and readiness checks for the telescope.