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INTRODUCTION
The Jupiter 114 EQ-D is an easy-to-operate, high performance 4.5" (114mm) reflecting telescope,
intended for astronomical observing. Equipped with a deluxe equatorial mount and aluminum tripod,
the telescope’s motion is continuously adjustable for tracking celestial objects. Your telescope comes
to you ready for adventure; it will be your companion in a universe of planets, galaxies, and stars.
Please note that the Jupiter 114 EQ-D is a Newtonian reflecting telescope optimized for astronomical
observing performance, and is not intended for terrestrial observing.
1. This Manual
These instructions detail the set-up, operation, specifications, and optional accessories of your Jupiter
114 EQ-D. In order that you may achieve maximum enjoyment of the instrument, we urge that
you take a few minutes to read all of this manual before making first observations through the
telescope. As you read this manual, the technical terms associated with telescopes will be made clear.
2. Standard Equipment
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Complete optical tube assembly with a 4.5" (114mm) diameter primary mirror, viewfinder mounting
bolts with mounting nuts and 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser. Mirror focal length = 900mm; f/8.
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Equatorial mount with pre-attached heavy duty, continuously adjustable, aluminum tripod and leg
braces.
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Accessories: MA 25mm (36x) eyepiece (1.25"O.D.), MA 9mm (100x) eyepiece (1.25"O.D.)
2x Barlow lens
Cradle rings with lock knobs
5 x 24 viewfinder and bracket
Counterweight with counterweight shaft
Flexible cable controls for both telescope axes
Accessory shelf with mounting knob
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
Your Jupiter 114 EQ-D comes to you packaged almost entirely pre-assembled. (References in this
section—e.g. (6)—are to Fig.1a - 1e unless otherwise specified.)
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Remove and identify the telescope’s Standard Equipment listed in Section 2., above.
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The three tripod lock knobs (43) have been removed from the
bottom section of each tripod leg to insure safe arrival of the
tripod assembly. To install, thread in each tripod lock knob into
the threaded hole located at the right side of each of the three
gray colored castings (see Fig. 1f) at the bottom of each tripod
leg. Tighten the tripod lock knob only to a “firm feel” to avoid
damage to the tripod caused by overtightening.
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Spread the tripod legs (1) to full extension so that the leg
braces (42) are taut (should one of the tripod leg braces slip
out of the center triangle fastener, merely reposition the brace
and slide it back into position). Adjust the tripod with the
attached equatorial mount (2) to the desired height by loosening the tripod lock knobs and extend
the sliding inner section of each tripod leg; then tighten each knob.
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Attach the flexible cable controls (3) and (4). These cable controls are secured in place with a firm
tightening of the thumbscrew located at the end of each cable.
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Holding the counterweight (5) firmly in one hand, slip the counterweight onto the counterweight
shaft (6). Attach the counterweight (5) and counterweight shaft (6), by supporting the unlocked (7)
counterweight firmly in one hand, while threading the counterweight shaft into the base of the
Declination axis of the telescope’s equatorial mount with the other (see Fig. 1). Once firmly
attached, slide the counterweight to the midpoint on the counterweight shaft and secure it in place
with the lock knob (7) of the counterweight. Note: If the counterweight ever slips, the secured
threaded safety washer/knob (8) will not let the weight slide entirely off the counterweight shaft. Be
certain that this safety washer/knob is always in place.
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Bouton de blocage
Partie intérieure
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Fig. 1f: Tripod lock knob assembly.
Threaded Hole
Leg Lock Knob
Sliding Inner Leg
