What kind of maintenance does this telescope need?
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We've used ours for about a year now. None really. The only maintenance was dusting the outside. Recommend using the covers when not in use to minimize dust from getting inside.
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Probably the most frequent maintenance is cleaning eyepieces if they become smudged by fingers or eyelashes. The XT 4.5 may need to be collimated, I'm thinking maybe once a year or less frequently, but don't be scared of doing that. I'm a newcomer to reflector scopes, and collimation of the primary mirror was simple with the adjustment screws on the scope, once I understood the diagrams provided. It was just a little bit off when I received the telescope, and I decided to try out the collimation procedure to see what it was like. No problem. Haven't had to collimate secondary mirror, which may require more finger dexterity. No other maintenance so far, just keep the lens caps on when not in use. The XT 4.5 is mechanically simple since there are no computerized or electronic features to go wrong.
500160
yes if you want to tinker. If you want to be serious then buy a real quality mount, the mount of this telescope is crap.
2207845
I purchased this telescope around two years ago. I'm an amateur star gazer, but I feel this is a high end telescope. It is motorized, with several speed options for near and far gazing. It can also be programmed to follow specified objects. It's definitely helpful while viewing our moon. Hope this helped answer your question.
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SKK, I'm not sure how to help you??I ordered the telescope for the science teacher at school I've NEVER used the telescope I don't know if the science used it with her students? My suggestion would be call or write the manufacturer. Check your instruction booklet if there's one??I just volunteering at a school and have access to Amazon that teachers don't have, I'm live out side of the US in a poor third world country! Hope you can get your problem answered?
1252806
Hi Amy, unfortunately the telescope was a gift so I am unsure of its full capabilities. Perhaps if you contact the manufacturer directly, they may be able to assist you better.
489287
Are you sure the batteries are installed correctly? My telescope seemed to power up just fine so that is the simplest solution I can think of.
1846875
search online for the manual...that shows a complete assembly...put in the full model name "Celestron 31042 AstroMaster 114 EQ Reflector Telescope" followed by the word manual in your search engine, that should help
2136961
I received an owners manual that showed basic assembly. the online full color guide I do not know what where to go for that. to properly align the mirrors google how to align a reflector telescope, to better explain how to use the telescope try how to use equatorial telescope mount
665575
Laverne, Here are a couple of links to get you going and answer your questions: http://www.telescopes.com/images/pdf/CELE017.pdf http://telescopeobserver.com/review-of-celestron-127-eq-powerseeker-telescope/Take care & good luck.Robert
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Rick,I purchased this telescope for my daughter and family in Colorado - so I haven't looked through it yet. However, they are very happy with the ease of use and the abundance of what they can see. I was very confused myself when purchasing - but I feel this is a good choice for a beginner. I did by the accessories as well by the way.
1113902
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, we recommend that you remove the Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) before attempting to transport the telescope. The base has convenient carrying handles as well.
1920021
I would use a telescope that is specifically for that. I have taken these things out to the mountains in southern New Mexico for star gazing and they did work well. The biggest challenge with these is that sometimes it is difficult for them to hold their focus.
419994
It is not motorized. There are little discs on the stand that recognize when the telescope is being moved.
198063
No. Unless you replace the lenses for ones with Bluetooth connection but, I don't think there's such a thing for telescopes.
406859
you can purchase a good set from celestron, orion telescopes, meade instruments, also check ebay and astro mart.
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There was a user manual if it came with it in the box. I also called customer support number . You can also go at there website and download the manual at www.celestron.com. i hope this helps. the microscope is striaght forward but they had to replace a part on mine.
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We have not given any maintenance to the machine. It works smoothly and efficiently. It is ridden once or twice every day. I am very satisfied with it.