1
Unbox your telescope and verify that all parts are present. Your
AstroMaster includes: a 114mm telescope tube, a StarPointer
red dot fi nderscope (with CR2032 3V battery), a pre-assembled
tripod with center leg brace and altazimuth mount attached, two
eyepieces, an accessory tray, a lens cloth, one insert card with a
download code for the FREE Celestron Starry Night Software, and
one insert with information about the FREE Celestron Sky Portal
app for your smartphone or tablet.
4
Ensure that all three legs are about the same length and the tripod
is roughly level.
7
Your fully assembled tripod should now appear as shown.
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2
Spread the tripod legs apart. Loosen the tightening screws at the
bottom of each leg and extend each leg about 6 to 12 inches.
5
To attach the accessory tray, line up notches and turn clockwise
until tray tabs lock into place with the tripod brackets.
8
Dovetail
Mount
Back out the fastening screws on the tripod mount to provide
clearance for the telescope tube's dovetail. Then slide the dovetail
into the mount.
M M R E F LE CTO R TE LE S C O P E
SOLAR WARNING!
Never attempt to view the Sun through
any telescope without a proper solar fi
lter!
3
Retighten the screws to secure the legs in place.
6
Properly assembled, the accessory tray should appear as
pictured above.
9
Fastening
Screws
Center the dovetail in the mount and tighten the fastening screws.
For added security, tighten the angled lock-down screw next to the
fastening screw.
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Fastening
Screws