User Manual for iOptron 114mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Important Safety Information

WARNING: Never use the telescope to look at the Sun. Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eyes. Children should always have adult supervision while observing.

Product Description

The iOptron 114mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope consists of the following main components:

• Telescope Main Tube: The primary optical assembly.
• Focuser: Used to adjust the focus of the image.
• Eye Piece: The lens used for viewing.
• Red dot Finder: Used for aiming the telescope at objects.
• Dovetail Bar: Used to mount the telescope to a tripod or mount.
• Lens Cover: Protects the optics when not in use.

Telescope Setup

The telescope features a Vixen-type dovetail bar. To mount the telescope:

1. Release the dovetail locking knob on your telescope mount's saddle.
2. Slide the telescope's dovetail bar into the saddle.
3. Tighten the dovetail locking knob securely to lock the telescope in place.

Assembly

To attach the red dot finder scope to the telescope tube:

1. Remove the two thumb nuts from the scope body.
2. Place the finder scope onto the two bolts.
3. Re-attach the nuts to secure the finder scope. Ensure the finder scope faces towards the open end of the telescope.
4. Insert the diagonal into the eyepiece side of the telescope and tighten the thumbscrews.
5. Slide the eyepiece into the open end of the diagonal and tighten the thumbscrews.
6. Remove the dust cover from the other end of the telescope before observation.

Telescope Operation

Imaging Orientation

The image orientation in an N114 scope is inverted (upside-down and reversed from left-to-right). This is normal for this type of telescope.

Selecting an Eyepiece

Magnification is calculated by dividing the telescope's focal length (1000mm) by the eyepiece's focal length. Always start with the lowest power eyepiece for easier object locating.

Focusing Telescope

1. Aim the telescope at a land-based target at least 200 yards away.
2. Fully retract the focusing tube by turning the focus knob.
3. While looking through the eyepiece, slowly extend the focusing tube by turning the focus knob until the object comes into focus.

Using Finder Scope

The finder uses a CR2032 Lithium button battery. Ensure the battery is installed with the "+" sign facing out. Turn on the switch on the side of the finder to see the red dot. Use the two thumb screws on the finder to adjust the red dot position until it aligns with the object centered in the main telescope eyepiece.

Specifications

• Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
• Clear Aperture: 114mm
• Focal Length: 1000mm
• Focal Ratio: f/8.8
• Focuser: 1.25" rack-and-pinion
• Weight (OTA): 4 lbs