Celestron AstroMaster LT 60AZ Instruction Manual

Series TelescopesINSTRUCTION MANUAL• AstroMaster® LT 60AZ # 21073 • AstroMaster® LT 70AZ # 21074 • AstroMaster® LT 76AZ # 31036AstroMaster ® LT 60A

IMAGE ORIENTATIONThe image orientation changes depending on how the eyepiece is inserted into the telescope. When using a star diagonal with refracto

To align the Star Pointer finderscope:1. To turn on the Star Pointer, turn the switch to the “on” position – see Figure 3-4.2. Locate a bright star o

DETERMINING FIELD OF VIEWDetermining the field of view is important if you want to get an idea of the angular size of the object you are observing. To

Up to this point, this manual covered the assembly and basic operation of your telescope. However, to un-derstand your telescope more thoroughly, you

MOTION OF THE STARSThe daily motion of the Sun across the sky is familiar to even the most casual observer. This daily trek is not the Sun moving as

With your telescope set up, you are ready to use it for observing. This section covers visual observing hints for both solar system and deep sky obje

• The best time to observe the Sun is in the early morning or late afternoon when the air is cooler.• To center the Sun without looking into the eye

Star hopping to the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is a snap, since all the stars needed to do so are visible to the naked eye.Star hopping will take some get

SEEING CONDITIONS Viewing conditions affect what you can see through your telescope during an observing session. Condi-tions include transparency, s

The AstroMaster LT series of telescopes was designed for visual observing. After looking at the night sky for a while you may want to try your hand a

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3ASSE

While your telescope requires little maintenance, there are a few things to remember that will ensure your telescope performs at its best. CARE AND C

Aligning the Secondary MirrorThe following describes the procedure for daytime collimation of your telescope using the optional Newto-nian Collimation

Night Time Star CollimatingAfter successfully completing daytime collimation, night time star collimation can be done by closely adjusting the primary

When satisfied with the collimation, tighten the small locking screws. Take note of the direction the light appears to flare. For example, if it appea

21073 21074 31036 AM 60 AZ AM 70AZ AM 76 AZ Optical Design Refractor Refractor NewtonianAperture 60mm (2.4”)

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Congratulations on your purchase of an AstroMaster LT Series telescope. The AstroMaster LT Series of telescopes come in several different models and

1. Objective Lens 2. Telescope Optical Tube 3. Star Pointer Finderscope 4. Eyepiece 5. Diagonal 6. Focus Knob 7. Pan Handle 8. Accessory Tr

1. Star Pointer Finderscope 2. Eyepiece 3. Telescope Optical Tube 4. Primary Mirror 5. Pan Handle 6. Azimuth Lock 7. Accessory Tray 8. Tripod

This section covers the assembly instructions for your AstroMaster LT telescope. Your telescope should be set up indoor the first time so that it is e

MOVING THE TELESCOPE MANUALLYThe AstroMaster LT Alt-Az mount is easy to move wherever you want to point it. The up and down (altitude) is controlled

INSTALLING THE DIAGONAL & EYEPIECES ( REFRACTOR)The diagonal is a mirror assembly that diverts the light at a right angle to the light path of the

A telescope is an instrument that collects and focuses light. The nature of the optical design determines how the light is focused. Some telescopes,