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National Geographic SRT70MM User Manual

National Geographic SRT70MM
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SUN HAZARD
— Never look directly at the sun
with this device.
WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD
— Small parts.
Not for children under 3 years.
WARNING:
Contains button or coin cell battery.
Hazardous if swallowed
— see instructions.
WARNING:
The lens contains lead that may be harmful.
Wash hands after touching.
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead,
which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING:
SRT70MM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
70 MM REFLECTOR TELESCOPE
W/ PANHANDLE MOUNT
1
INCLUDED
X
1
CR2032
3V
80-50072
EN
10+

Questions and Answers:

National Geographic SRT70MM Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNational Geographic
ModelSRT70MM
CategoryTelescope
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Sun Warning

Never attempt to observe the sun with this device. Eye damage is often painless and irreversible.

Risk of Blindness

Never look directly at the sun or in its proximity. Doing so may result in permanent loss of vision.

Risk of Fire

Do not place device, particularly the lenses, in direct sunlight. Concentration of light rays could cause a fire.

Choking Hazard

Children should only use device under adult supervision. Keep packaging materials out of reach of children.

Button/Coin Battery Warning

Contains button or coin cell battery. Swallowed battery can cause internal chemical burns and lead to death.

Electrical and Electronic Waste Disposal

Dispose of electrical or electronic waste separately. Follow local recycling programs for proper disposal.

Parts Overview

70 mm Telescope

The primary optical tube assembly (OTA) of the telescope.

Red Dot Viewfinder

A device used for initial target acquisition.

Eyepieces (20 mm & 10 mm)

Optical accessories that determine magnification levels.

Solar Filter

A crucial safety accessory for observing the sun.

Assembly

Tripod and Tube Setup

Steps to set up the tripod and attach the telescope tube.

Eyepiece Insertion

Guidance on placing the eyepiece into the diagonal for viewing.

Using and Aligning the Red Dot Viewfinder

Viewfinder Battery Replacement

Procedure for replacing the CR-1620 battery in the viewfinder.

Viewfinder Alignment

Steps to align the red dot with the main telescope view for accurate targeting.

Telescope Usage and Magnification

Guidance on using eyepieces to achieve different magnifications.

Cleaning

Optical Care Instructions

How to clean lenses and eyepieces using appropriate materials.

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Problems and Solutions

Addresses issues like 'No picture', 'Blurred picture', 'No focus', and 'Bad quality'.

Using The Smartphone Adapter

Adapter Attachment and Alignment

Steps to connect and align a smartphone with the eyepiece.

Device Support Warning

Warning against leaving the device unsupported or unattended on the adapter pad.

Using The Solar Filter

Solar Filter Installation

Instructions for checking and installing the solar filter.

Pointing Telescope at the Sun

Guide to safely locating and centering the sun using the telescope.

Removing the Solar Filter

Procedure for safely removing the solar filter after use.

Observing Tips

Star Hopping Technique

A method for navigating the night sky using constellations as guides.

Possible Objects for Observation

Details on observing the Moon and the Orion Nebula (M42).

Celestial Objects for Observation

Pleiades Star Cluster (M45)

Information on observing the Pleiades Star Cluster, also known as 'Seven Sisters'.

Andromeda Galaxy (M31)

Details on observing the Andromeda Galaxy, the closest major galaxy to the Milky Way.

Dumbbell Nebula (M27)

Information on observing the Dumbbell Nebula, the first planetary nebula discovered.

Types Of Telescopes

Reflector Telescope

Explanation of how a reflector telescope gathers and focuses light using mirrors.

Refractor Telescope

Explanation of how a refractor telescope gathers light using lenses.

Catadioptric Telescope

Description of telescopes using a combination of mirrors and lenses.

Telescope Terms to Know

Aperture

The diameter of the telescope's light-gathering surface, determining brightness and sharpness.

Objective Lens

The main light-gathering component of a refractor telescope.

Diagonal

An accessory that deflects light 90 degrees for comfortable viewing.

Eyepiece

An optical accessory that determines the magnification of the setup.

Primary Mirror

The principle light-gathering surface of a reflector telescope.

Secondary Mirror

A mirror that reflects light from the primary mirror to the eyepiece.

Telescope Optics Explained

Magnification Calculation

How to calculate magnification by dividing telescope focal length by eyepiece focal length.

Focal Ratio

The ratio of telescope focal length to aperture, affecting field of view and imaging time.

Focal Length Definitions

Explanation of telescope and eyepiece focal lengths and their use in magnification.

Exit Pupil

The diameter of the beam of light exiting the eyepiece, calculated using focal ratio.

Eyepiece Types and Eye Relief

Eye Relief

The distance from the eyepiece lens to the eye for full field of view, important for eyeglass wearers.

Huygenian Eyepieces

Eyepieces using two plano-convex lenses, offering a narrow field of view.

Kellner Eyepieces

Eyepieces with three lens elements, minimizing chromatic aberrations for a 45° field of view.

Plössl Eyepieces

Eyepieces with four lens elements, delivering sharp views and a 50° field of view.

Barlow Lens

A lens that increases telescope focal length and multiplies eyepiece magnification.

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