Celestron NPF FirstScope Setup Guide

Use the three tightening screws located at the

bottom of each leg to secure the extended legs

in place.

To set up the tripod, spread the legs outward

until they are fully extended. Extend the center

portion of each of the three tripod legs down 6-

8".

Quick Set-up Guide

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All three legs should be the same length to

provide a level platform for the telescope.

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Locate the equatorial mount and place the

base of the mount through the hole in the

center of the tripod mounting platform.

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Properly assembled, the accessory tray should

appear as pictured above.

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From underneath the tripod mounting platform,

thread the mounting bolt with washer into the

threaded hole on the bottom of the equatorial

mount.

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Thread the latitude adjustment screw into the

equatorial mount until it is touching the inside

of the mount.

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FirstScope 76EQ

Your FirstScope 76EQ includes:optical tube w/tube

ring attached;tripod with center support bracket;

equatorial mount; latitude adjustment screw; two

eyepieces;StarPointer finderscope;counterweight;

counterweight bar;two slow motion cables;

eyepiece accessory tray;The Sky™ CD software;

documentation including owner’s manual.

Item# 31032

Place the accessory tray on top of the tripod's

center leg brace.Thread the tray into the

threaded hole in the center of the leg brace.

Questions or Problems with Set-up?

CONTACT:

Celestron Technical Support: 310

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Celestron NPF FirstScope Setup Guide

Celestron NPF FirstScope Manual

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