Bushnell 78-6000 User Manual

VOYAGER® 6 INCH DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE

MODEL 78-6000

1. Rack & Pinion focusing System

2. Reflector Body

3. Altitude Bearing

4. Dobsonian Side Panel

5. Dobsonian Base (Azimuth Bearing)

Never Look Directly At The Sun With Your Telescope

Permanent Damage To Your Eyes May Occur

6. Carry Handle

7. Primary Mirror

8. Finderscope

9. 1.25" Format Eyepiec

Thank you for purchasing the Bushnell Voyager Dobsonian Telescope! Your new telescope has been designed and crafted with the highest standards so that you may have years of enjoyment and use out of this wonderful window to the heavens. This product comes complete with everything you'll need to explore your universe including a professional parabolic primary mirror, precision rack and pinion focusing mechanism, superior all-metal main telescope tube, and professional quality wide-field 6x30 finderscope. Whether you are just starting out in astronomy or you are an avid astronomer we wish you all the best with your telescope.

Please utilize this manual to its fullest potential by reading it completely before you attempt to assemble and use your new telescope. Once assembled, we've included a basic guide on how to get started in astronomy at the end of this manual. While this is not a complete guide, it will give you some initial pointers. As you advance in ability, we would highly recommend a supplemental star atlas, beginning astronomy guide, moon map, or any other guide as you travel on your journey through the universe.

READ THROUGH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE

UNPACKING YOUR TELESCOPE

NOTE: YOUR DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE HAS BEEN SHIPPED IN TWO CARTONS. PLEASE MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOU HAVE BOTH CARTONS (1 OF 2, 2 OF 2).

Carton 1 of 2: Includes the telescope tube and all accessories. Carton 2 of 2: Includes the unassembled Dobsonian base and hardware.

TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Remove all components from the cartons and identify all components. You will need a phillips screwdriver, and two adjustable wrenches for assembly.

ASSEMBLING THE DOBSONIAN BASE

1. Remove the Dobsonian base components from the carton and verify that all five components are included. You should have two circular pieces, two rectangular pieces with semi-circle cut-outs, one rectangular piece, and a hardware package.

2. Take the two rectangular pieces with semi-circle cut-outs and identify the side of each piece with the countersunk pre-drilled holes. This side will face out when the base is assembled.

3. Place one of the side panels (rectangular piece with semi-circle cut-out), making sure that the proper side is facing out, against the front panel as shown in the diagram. Make sure that the rubber bumper pads face in on the front panel. Line up the pre-drilled holes and insert two screws through the side panels into the front panel. Note: the finished edge of the front panel should face up. The two pieces should form a right angle. Tighten the screws and countersink them until they are even with the side panel surface.

4. Repeat this process with the other side panel. When complete, the support "box" will be complete.

5. Next insert the bolts from the inside of the "box" into the handles on the outside of the side panel to firmly attach the handles to the side panels. Tighten completely.

6. Insert the four supplied white caps over the four countersunk screws that hold the side panels to the front panel to conceal the screw heads.

7. Locate the circular component with the five drilled holes. This component is called the azimuth bearing plate. Identify the side with the four outer countersunk holes like on the other components. The side with the holes countersunk is the underside.

8. Insert the remaining four screws through the azimuth bearing plate from the underside into the corresponding pre-drilled holes in the bottom edges of the side panels on the previously assembled "box" as shown in the diagram.

9. Take the assembled "box" and azimuth bearing plate and turn it on its side. Locate the remaining circular component called the bottom plate and the remaining hardware.

10. Take the bottom plate with rubber feet facing out and line it up with the hole in the center of the azimuth bearing plate of the assembled "box"/azimuth bearing plate combination.

11. Insert the Nylon center bearing tube through the hole. Place a flat washer on each side. Insert the Center Bolt from the bottom side and attach the hex nut on the top side. Tighten enough to hold the base together yet loose enough to allow the base to turn easily.

Note: Your Bushnell Voyager Dobsonian Telescope Body comes pre-assembled from the factory. No installation other than what is listed below is required.

ATTACH FINDERSCOPE AND TELESCOPE

1. Remove Reflector Telescope Body (2) and Finderscope (8) from carton.

2. Remove nuts located near the Rack & Pinion Focusing Mechanism (1) on Reflector Telescope Body (2).

3. Attach Finderscope (8) to Reflector Telescope Body (2) by inserting the screws extending from the Reflector Telescope Body (2) into the holes in the base of the Finderscope (8).

4. Refasten nuts so that Finderscope (8) is secure.

5. Take Reflector Telescope Body (2) with attached Finderscope (8) and set them into the Dobsonian base making certain that the Altitude Bearings (3) come to rest in the semi-circle cradles on the side panels of the Dobsonian base. Note: The Finderscope (8) should be on top of the Reflector Telescope Body (2) and the Bushnell® logo should be upright.

6. Move the Dobsonian Telescope Assembly in both directions (up and down, and left and right) to become familiarized with the unit. If the telescope doesn't move smoothly, review the assembly process to verify you performed the assembly correctly.

THE FINAL STEPS

1. Remove 1.25" Format Eyepiece (9) from carton.

2. Insert into Rack & Pinion Focusing Mechanism (1).

3. Remove Protective Dust Cover from end of telescope nearest the Rack & Pinion Focusing Mechanism (1).

4. Let the adventure begin.

Your Bushnell Telescope is now ready to be used. To obtain the fullest enjoyment from your telescope, please refer to the following additional information.

Astronomical Telescopes are designed in such a way that the image you will see appear will be UPSIDE DOWN and REVERSED, this is acceptable for viewing celestial bodies.

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