How to Attach the Celestron FirstScope 114 Short Newtonian Equatorial Telescope Optical Tube

Attaching the optical tube is just one important step in assembling your Celestron FirstScope 114 Short Newtonian Equatorial telescope.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Celestron FirstScope 114 Short Newtonian Equatorial telescope

1. Slightly loosen the screws that hold the telescope's mounting rings in place.
   
   
2. Move the rings until each is at the same distance as the mounting platform's holes.
   
   
3. Put the flat portion of the tube on the mounting platform.
   
   
4. Align the square extrusions' holes with the mounting platform's end holes.
   
   
5. For this next step, begin with the ring closest to the tube's focuser end. Put the bolt through the mounting platform's hole. Do the same with the other mounting ring.
   
   
6. Finally, tighten the screws holding the mounting ring.
   
   

Tips & Warnings

• Identify and familiarize yourself with all parts before assembling.
• Attach the counterweight to the mount before you mount the optical tube.

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