How Do You Align The Finderscope Of The Celestron Firstscope 114 Short Newtonian Equatorial Telescope?
The Star Pointer Finderscope will superimpose a small red dot onto the sky so that you can align on an object. It features zero magnification and uses a coated glass window. The device employs a light-emitting diode that will not harm the window or your eye. 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. Use a low-power eyepiece to center a bright star or planet in the telescope. Keep both of your eyes open and look through the glass window at the star you’ve chosen for alignment. When the Star Pointer aligns, the red dot will appear on top of the alignment star. If the Star Pointer is not aligned, manipulate the device’s altitude and azimuth control until the red dot appears on top of the star you’ve chosen for alignment.
