Telescope KIT InstructionS and guide

If you have received this Telescope in one of our Technology Loaner Kits please watch the videos below to see how to use the device, and setup it up. Also you can see how to use the Stellarium app that's installed on the Andriod tablet that comes along with the Kit. Once finished please also follow the written instructions further down this page.

All about The Gskyer Telescope

Using the Stellarium App for Beginners

Using the Stellarium App to Explore Space

specs, Written Instructions, and quick setup guide:


Specifications

  • PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 24.8 x 4.92 x 8.46 inches

  • ITEM WEIGHT: 5.7 pounds

  • BRAND: Gskyer

  • EYE PIECE LENS DESCRIPTION: Barlow

  • Objective Lens Diameter: 70 Millimeters

  • TELESCOPE MOUNT DESCRIPTION: Altazimuth Mount

  • FOCUS TYPE: Manual Focus

  • FINDERSCOPE: Reflex

  • LENS COATING DESCRIPTION: Fully Coated

  • FOCAL LENGTH DESCRIPTION: 400 millimeters.


What Is GSKYER TELESCOPE?

Gskyer is a completely coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings, with a focal length of 400mm (f/5.7) and a 70mm aperture, delivers breathtaking images and protects your eyes. Astronomers can use this telescope to study the stars and the moon. Two replacement eyepieces and one 3x Barlow lens are included in the package. Each eyepiece’s magnifying power is trebled with a 3x Barlow lens. Finding objects is simple with this 5×24 finder scope, which comes with a mounting bracket and cross-hair markings on the inside. It contains one smart phone adapter and one wireless camera remote, allowing you to simply explore the globe through the screen and capture beautiful heavenly photographs. With an adjustable aluminium alloy tripod and a carry bag, this telescope allows for many various viewing positions. The telescope and tripod can both fit within the bag for simple travel and storage.


How to use Gskyer Telescope.

Following the given steps to use the Gskyer telescope:

  • Remove the tripod’s legs.

  • To keep the extended legs in place, use a tightening screw.

  • Spread out the other two legs in the same manner.

  • To put the accessory tray together, start by aligning the notches.

  • Then turn the knob clockwise to lock the tray tabs into the tripod brackets.

  • Pull the thread cover out of the way.

  • Combine the AZ Altazimuth Mount with the handle.

  • Place the body tube in the appropriate location

  • Tighten the set screw on the body tube.

  • Insert the base of the finderscope into the body tube.

  • Tighten the screw on the base of the finderscope.

  • Slide the finderscope into the hole on the base by lowering the metal extending screw.

  • Adjust the three screws on the base to center the finderscope in the hole.

  • In the focuser, place the zenith mirror.

  • On the zenith screw, tighten the screw.

  • On the zenith screw, tighten the screw.

  • In the zenith mirror, place a 25mm eyepiece.

  • In the zenith mirror, place a 10mm eyepiece.

  • In the zenith mirror, place a 5mm eyepiece.

  • 3X Barlow lens installation

  • In a 3X Barlow lens, place a 25mm eyepiece.

  • In a 3X Barlow lens, place a 10mm eyepiece.

  • In a 3X Barlow lens, place a 5mm eyepiece.

  • 5n m 18. Remove the objective lens cover.

  • In the zenith mirror, place a 5mm eyepiece.

  • To clear the field, turn the focuser wheel. 3X LOW LENS 19. 3X Barlow lens installation

  • Now you can use your telescope.


quick setup guide

Note, this quick reference guide can also be found inside the Kit.

The setup should look these photos.

When finished with the telescope, please make sure all the pieces are placed back inside the tech kit. If any piece(s) is missing or damaged please contact loanerkits@georgialibraries.org