How to Align the Start Pointer Finderscope on a Celestron Firstscope 76EQ Telescope

The Celestron Firstscope 76EQ Telescope's Star Pointer Finderscope will superimpose a small red dot onto the sky so that you can line up on a celestial object. The finderscope has zero magnification and uses a coated glass window. It is not a laser beam, but a light-emitting diode, so it will not harm the glass window or your eye.

Things You'll Need

• Celestron Firstscope 76EQ Telescope

Instructions

1. Turn the variable control clockwise. Stop when you hear a click. If the red dot is not bright enough, continue to turn the knob 180 degrees until it stops.

2. Use a low-power eyepiece to center a bright star or planet in the telescope. This will be your alignment star.

3. Keep both of your eyes open and look through the glass window at the alignment star. If the Star Pointer Finderscope is aligned, the red dot will be on top of the alignment star.

4. Manipulate the Star Pointer Finderscope's altitude and azimuth controls, if needed, until the red dot is on top of the alignment star.

Tips & Warnings

• The Star Pointer Finderscope uses a 3-volt lithium battery.

• The Star Pointer Finderscope will not work unless aligned correctly with your telescope.

• It is best to perform this procedure in the dark so that you can see the Star Pointer Finderscope's light.

• Be sure that the red dot is not brighter than the star by using the brightness control.

• Turn off the Star Pointer Finderscope's power after you have found an object in order to save the battery.