How to Assemble and Use the National Geographic NT114CF Newtonian Telescope

[@lordneeko]

You need to know that I almost threw this away because this was my very first reflector telescope. The instruction manual shows taking the small cap off the end of the telescope, but doesn't say ANYTHING about taking the full cap off! I thought the telescope was trash! I'm glad I watched this video. I learned a TON! So TLDR; This VIDEO saved our telescope.

[@gsubram77]

I too spent a lot of time trying to figure out why I can't see squat. I am glad I watched this video.

[@GKofTX]

Me three, thanks@@gsubram77

[@eltonfan62]

Just got one today and it took all i could do to not pick that thing up and throw i as far as I could !

[@sunnygummybear4621]

I just received one from my mothers fiance. I lost my dad this past August and we shared our love for the cosmos together, everything I learned about astronomy I gained by my loving father who always made it a point to make the stars a fun experience since I was a little one and started to pass it on to my son. I have been at a loss with loosing my dad and missing him dearly but somehow I still feel him with me when I look up at the stars at night. My moms fiance knew this about my father and I and found this telescope (my very first one!) and I was putting it together but was needing some more assistance so I came here to find your video! Absolutely loved the detail and careful instruction along with guidance AND insight! (learning what makes a star twinkle was fascinating to me!) I look forward to taking my new telescope outside and explore the cosmos with my Daddy in my heart getting lost in the sky :) thank you so much for this! Subscribed :D

[@aniketroy7623]

Which telescope do u have?

[@ronwess]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad but the longing legacy he left to you was love of the stars and space to You should be really special and you are passing or sharing the experience with your son. Hope all is well and May your Dad R.I.P&Love PeaceLove&GodBless

[@epic_playz4283]

Im sorry 😑

[@rmp3648]

I've seen easier to decipher hieroglyphics that the directions for this scope. Thanks for the thorough video. Well done.

[@Sugarhicups_11]

My goodness. If I watched this video several days ago, I would not have wasted an hour and confusion trying to set this up for my 10 yr old. Thank you for this detailed and EASY to follow video. This is so much better than the manual.

[@polymyxa8233]

I assembled the scope in a few minutes thanks to the wonderful instructions in this video. A life saver. Thank you!!!

[@ExploreScientificOfficial]

Thank you for the comment. We are glad you found the video useful.

[@jporco6837]

Just got this telescope for Christmas, the directions are not done well. I had to use a magnifier to even see them. I really appreciate your video. Thank you

[@helios1763]

J Porco I got the same one when I looked at the moon I was amazed

[@mieshatatesfartbox7155]

J Porco Same here!!

[@jalayawilliams3576]

Same I'm so lost rn hopefully this helps

[@DwightLivesMatter]

I got this for Christmas last year too. o.o

[@diegovazquez8001]

Yea man I just got it for Christmas as well!

[@petset77]

Lots of helpful info here, especially for a beginner. My first telescope at 65 years old was a 114mm (4.5EQ), and Saturn's rings got me hooked. Not long afterwards came an 8" Dobsonian, followed by a 76mm tabletop reflector, 12x70 binoculars on a tripod, then a 12" Dobsonian. I just got one of these. I'm going to mount it on a tabletop alt/az dob style base as a quick grab scope that sees more than the 76mm. Every different size telescope has it's advantages and is best on different objects. Pleiades is way better through the 4.5 and 76mm (and even binos) than a large reflector, because the entire cluster is in the eyepiece. That said, I'm not looking for any galaxy other than Andromeda with a small scope. Thanks for your video.

[@adsicks]

Put a QR code to this on the instruction sheet and I think this is complete. This is a high quality scope. I was surprised as it was a low cost scope. I did not understand what the written instructions were trying to tell me to do to align the viewfinder or even how the red dot worked. Watching this cleared it up. Awesome scope though!!! And awesome video. Love it!!!

[@goozh]

So like others said...just got this telescope (8 year old son's bday gift), and directions are not clear, detail of pictures impossible to see clearly, so I found this video. Here's the cool thing...not only did this video answer my questions on assembly - but i found the talk this guy (Scott) gave on the history of this style of telescope, and exactly how and why it works, absolutely fascinating. Honestly, the instructions should have just come with a link to this video. Thanks Scott, from all of us who made this purchase!

[@mieshatatesfartbox7155]

Ray McDonald Same here. Agree with everything you said

[@DOH2O]

I spoke with Alex at the manufacturer web help chat, and he did what he promised - thank you for getting this excellent video done in time to watch the Quadrantids Meteor Showers in the USA 3-4 Jan 2019!

[@SawdOff77]

Wow I just got this scope, I'm 43 & learned a lot during this video! Thank you for taking the time to make this video & include some really great points in related to our universe!

[@josecanel1953]

Definitely I appreciate this video. As everyone else said instruction book it's not clear at all and for a beginner like me it was even harder. Thanks to this video it was a piece of cake....wonderful. I learned a lot in 24 minutes.

[@arandomuser9459]

I got this telescope for Christmas and while it was pre assembled (it hadn’t been used yet just setup) I was still struggling with the instructions. This helped a lot thanks! Enjoyed learning about the history too.

[@addiemaysdaughter1513]

Thank you so much. My husband just got me one this month. Now this 70 year old is star gazing!!

[@marciaburnett3794]

Thank you so much for making this video. I bought my son this telescope 5 years ago and had no idea how to use it. Now i have an idea on how to operate it now. I have one question, what kind of battery does the red dot finder need? it seems like a cell battery but what size? Thank you so much Mr. Scott.

[@reambiz]

Just got mine. Put together following your instructions. Went together very easy. Can't wait to use. THANK YOU !!!!

[@SuperShadowP1ay]

I DON'T BELIEVE IT HAHA. I got this telescope recently and was trying to look at the moon with it. I was disappointed because it was so dark! Come to find out from this video that I had only taken off the small dust cover and not the whole cover! Can't wait to try out this thing properly tomorrow night lol.

[@_7efty]

Mannn I Did the Same Shit Haha I Said oh That Comes off Lol 😭😭

[@Lukas-lm8uh]

This was so helpful! I've been searching for a guide like this for a while because I've decided to give astronomy a try. Looking forward to observing our moon's craters and (hopefully) taking a look at Saturn's rings in the near future.

[@GoldSrc_]

You can probably already see Saturn coming up early in the morning before the Sun comes out, or wait a few more months until it comes out at night, at around August or September. Clear skies.

[@tammyarroyo6378]

Anyone can help me with the app to see anything with my samsungA21 cell phone

[@Macros1971]

Very cool! Thank you. I got this telescope from my wife for Christmas and was looking for an instructional video on this. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Many thanks.

[@koda3919]

Thank you very much, helped a lot, the instructions on the paper weren’t as clear as this, also thanks for the tips

[@claudiaruiz9416]

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[@gloriaramos5445]

I agree

[@diegovazquez8001]

@@NvllexNet exactly they were pretty obscure

[@H8ucla]

Totally could not even see them...pic instructions were very faint

[@JakeKummelman]

How much are these and where can you find these?

[@velveteyepatch]

Just won this in a work auction! Super excited to try it, I’ve always found astronomy fascinating! Thank you for this very informative video, really enjoyed it!

[@robertstevens3015]

Thank you Scott on your informational video. Very helpful to understand the lenses on how they work. Will make my experiences with my new scope much more enjoyable.

[@gloriaramos5445]

Thank you for the instructions. I would not have understood any of it had I gone with the paper work. I was upside down instead of the telescope. I am a total beginner and can't wait to enjoy the adventure.

[@fredlewis2954]

Just got this wonderful telescope for Christmas. Your video was the only thing that saved my happiness. The instructions were terrible. Thanks for showing me how to enjoy my new telescope.

[@lisanelson8712]

This was great, thank you. I didnt get any instructions. Can't wait to use this to see the great Solace tomorrow.

[@heatherguerrero6334]

We just got this for my son for Christmas. The directions it came with were horrible! Couldn’t even make out the pictures. Thanks for this video!!

[@jasonbateman1912]

I agree! Directions have been awful!

[@EthanDoesRandomStuff]

I got this for Christmas too! I agree, the directions from the owners manual were bad.

[@zanderwow]

Great video! Very informative! Thanks so much! Got my daughter one for Christmas. Our first real telescope. Can't wait for a clear night!

[@Lily-il8ee]

Thank you so much! I just got this for Christmas, and live in the middle of no where. The original instructions were so unclear-thank you!

[@jlov_era]

Just got one for my son for Christmas. Putting it together today, the picture instructions did throw me off, was thinking I was missing something. Thankyou for the walk through! Subscribed (:

[@amerlad]

cool thing i noticed is you can literally see your eye dilating if you look through the telescope without an eyepiece its really trippy and awesome.

[@bennybooboobear3940]

Oh cool, I’ll try that out 😂

[@SydneyMwenitete-m5p]

Do one on a edu science 167x reflector telescope

[@SlacredRetallica]

Thank you so much for the neat step by step directions. The manual came with very tiny graphics.

[@waynebelcher4307]

Instruction with telescope were not good at all!!! Your video was very detailed and extremely helpful. Thanks so much!!!

[@AmandaLondon-v5j]

Thank you Scott Roberts for this video was very very helpful!!

[@jessicakaufman2411]

We got ours out for the eclipse tonight. Thank you so so much for the help in set up.

[@gsubram77]

Lucky you! Al I could see last night was cloud covering the moon and everything around.

[@valeriefieber4007]

Thanks for the video. Any idea why I'm not able to see anything through the lens? I removed the dust cover, but I still can't see anything.

[@Camper292000]

Take the whole 6 inch cover off.

[@monsterboi2911]

Thanks this helped a lot I got this telescope for Christmas and spent 50 minutes to line it up with the moon before I watched this

[@beefneckjoe5634]

Didnt get instructions with my telescope and this video cleared up a lot of questions. Thank you!

[@pennypotter298]

What pier extension would work with this telescope?

[@sravana2461]

Very professional, detailed review. Wonderful detailed information. This review stopped me from returning this product with terrible manual.

[@bdllpeters8]

This was much more helpful than the instructions that came with the scope. Can you see the ISS when it does a flyby? Or is it moving to quickly?

[@BarbaraHoward-lr9hl]

Show how to assemble the rt70400 telescope

[@titania145]

Could you please explain the different types of telescopes ?. I used for years one of my brother but have no idea what kind it was.... It was long and white and hard to see well.

[@brookejohnston4885]

Any advice? I don’t see anything when I look through.

[@ExploreScientificOfficial]

Hello Brooke, You probably need us to walk you through this over the phone. You can call [phone] and press option 2, Or send a text to my mobile phone at [phone] and I will call you back. Scott Roberts, President

[@aniketroy7623]

Is your telescope properly aligned?

[@historymajor26]

Try putting the lowest mag eyepiece in first (highest number eyepiece) and then focus it on an object with the main tube and then adjust the finder scope (little tube on top) so they both are focused on the same object. It’s easiest to do this in daytime. After that try pointing it at the moon or the North Star at night with that same low mag eyepiece and see if it makes a difference. Hope that helps!

[@henryorellana2471]

Take the cover off

[@brookejohnston4885]

@@henryorellana2471 I’m not stupid

[@chanelqueen3521]

Do I NEED this eye piece on there with batteries in there for my in order for the telescope to work in general cause I just see all white ?

[@AmandaLondon-v5j]

Does anyone know if can use the telescope without the red dot finder? Some how that piece has gotten lost.

[@tammyarroyo6378]

I need the name of the app for the National Geographic telescope nt114cf

[@notkovacs]

How to charge up your red dot if it went dead ?

[@c.l.sanders892]

The instruction manual confused me. It made it seem like I needed to undo some screws under the lens cover. Well I found your video after I loosened those screws. Can you comment on if it's normal to see your eye in the reflection? I'm just trying to make sure I have the screws tightened with everything in the correction orientation. Wish I found your video before I loosened any screws!

[@MightyMase04]

I have the same problem, and the internet has no answers

[@Sal-bw3zn]

If you’re seeing your eye when looking through the eye piece, it’s because you don’t have an actual lense in it.

[@c.l.sanders892]

@@Sal-bw3zn Thank you. I finally just put everything back together the way I thought it should go that same day, and had to adjust several times. Finally it was working right. I was a little sad that I had to spend all that unnecessary time though! The instructions could have been a little more clear.

[@tommy2buttz668]

@@Sal-bw3zn lol Vaping thc and astronomy do not mix well apparently

[@georgevarghese238]

Please make a video on NG 130 /650 equitorial.

[@kingoftheforestgnomes8045]

Is it 600 or 500 mm focal length? I've ordered the 80-40114, and all similar models state the shorter length.

[@Elle_Cali]

The only thing I see when I look is my eye. I don’t know how to see the sky instead of my eye. What do you recommend?

[@azstratus1]

A tremendous insight on this telescope! Great explanation and thank you for this post!!

[@staceyalbright2979]

Does anyone know where you can buy parts for this? I am missing the red dot finder

[@tammyarroyo6378]

I need the name of the app to connected it to my Samsung phone

[@eeebleefnorf]

Can't see anything with it. Are the 3 silver knob screws at one end supposed to come off to open the lens ?

[@_.blooom_.]

Thank you I Just Got a one for Christmas. I Am not To handy with telescopes I Use My Neighbors Telescope and I Really Don't Know How use it. But It Was Very helpful. Thank you 🙂

[@lisachavez3538]

I have this this sitting there 😥 always wanted one and cant seem to figure out how to use it 😥

[@lionsden1804]

Is the primary-mirror parabolic, or spherical? If the latter, why, and at f/4.4?

[@robertsonsid]

I have been asking that question as well. My guess is that it's spherical as if it was parabolic they would have said in their documentation.

[@lionsden1804]

@@robertsonsid Yes, I too. In the past, I did renovate a Celestron "Powerseeker" 127mm f/8 catadioptric(mirrors and lenses combined), the primary-mirror actually at about f/4 natively, and reputedly spherical. I saw Jupiter's "Great Red Spot", sharp as a tack, afterwards. I even had it up to 250x, and with little image breakdown. But the telescope in question is not a catadioptric, a classical Newtonian instead. Sure, you can throw a spherical into it, but the images will suffer, particularly at the higher powers. Hence, you may get decent images out of this one, but only at the lower powers, less than 100x, if in fact the primary-mirror is spherical. Newton's own telescopes had spherical primary-mirrors, but that was in the latter 1600s. I don't see the need for a regression.

[@xLonGxLegZx]

Idk what I'm doing wrong, but I literally can't see anything outta my telescope. Like I followed all your instructions and I have the lense cap off... I don't know what my mistake is

[@hitmann007]

What does a star look like using this telescope? What I see is a black cross with round black on the center. Is this correct?

[@ethanwayman]

Yo. How do you put the eye thing on it?

[@scottneal2738]

I need help, my secondary shows so much in my view and when trying to look at the moon...I was blinded and couldn't make anything out. Also my images are upright instead of upside-down....what do I need to do before sending it back?

[@aaronh2521]

I did everything you said and it is all black when I look through it . Could it be broken?

[@ThePassport2tanya]

All we see is black also. Ha e a very disappointed grandson as this was his Christmas present!

[@anahimacias7480]

Bruh u got a thelescope too i got one to its all black when u see it but its cunda working

[@ayushi26]

How do you use the national geographic premium telescope 76/700 EQ?

[@jenw6705]

Got this for my kids for Christmas. The eyepieces do not fit. They are both too big. They both fit in the Barlow and then they can be used but don't always want to have to use it. Is there a fix for this? Other than that, great telescope. Thank you!

[@ExploreScientificOfficial]

Please email the problem to [e-mail]. Please include your name, shipping address, email, and phone number. With that we can ship replacements.

[@fernando4838]

Thanks a lot for your really good explanation, thanks to you now I’m in love with astrology

[@IAMHOPFROG]

thank you for this. Just got this for Christmas. Trying to use it with my phone. I can not get a decent picture of the moon with my phone. Hopefully this will help.

[@krystalwixson3055]

this man is out here doing god's work

[@vkurian]

After getting this telescope assembled, I have a hard time aligning the red dot to an object and then viewing it through eyepiece. After I align red dot to the moon, the telescope body dips down a bit no matter how much I tighten the handle that moves the telescope. I can see the moon with 26mm but When I put the 2X barlow lens and then the 26mm, the object (moon) is totally out of view. Anyone else has this issue and a known fix?

[@merceze]

you can see the moon? I can't see nothing but a blurry sky

[@willthethrill5802]

FE4RLESS AUTOBOTS same

[@merceze]

@@willthethrill5802 yeah don't worry I figured it out

[@merceze]

@@willthethrill5802 I didn't have my eye on it, just kinda looked

[@bennybooboobear3940]

The moon moves very fast across the sky due to the rotation of the earth. Maybe try to aim a little above the moon so it comes into view. Remember that the image will be upside down and flipped!

[@lashielove83]

I’m doing something wrong. I’ve got this thing fully assembled correctly, but does it not have a Barlow lens? And if not, why am I only seeing black through the lens????? Someone please help !! This is almost and hour long project.

[@aberry3200]

Thank you very much!!! Was so helpful for a beginner!

[@abbisolorio]

this was so helpful even though we don’t have the same model. thank you🌙

[@MultiLoveme143]

Hibsir may ask how much is that

[@nicolearmitage1100]

How different is this to the national geographic Newtonian reflector 76/700 eq?

[@merceze]

how do I even view?? I have been looking through it and everything is just blurry beyond 1/1 vision. I may sound like an idiot, because I am, I do not know how to use a telescope and just want some help.

[@ExploreScientificOfficial]

Please contact our customer service desk by emailing [e-mail]. One of the staff will be happy to help you.

[@merceze]

@@ExploreScientificOfficial I figured it out, it was pointed through a window and it was a cloudy day

[@dearmandaisey3344]

How much did it cost it's a nice peace of good material

[@richiebricker]

At night you cant see if both reticules are aligned therefor aiming by staring own the barrel f the scope works alot better tan this finder! Im VERY disappointed with it!!! It really makes this telescope unusable. Got any tips before I return it ?

[@austinculbertson8196]

This video is really great. Thank you so much for the easy to understand information!

[@Hyzic]

My wife found this telescope for me at a Once upon a Baby store brand new for 35$. Cant wait to try it out with my daughter.

[@seany_boi4977]

I got one for Christmas and this was really helpful, thank u so much

[@JefferyCarr-fk9wb]

I just got mine delivered today. I never even got the directions out of the box lol. I do have to tell you that you missed the clear plastic washer that goes between the mount and the tripod. It turns much smoother with it in place.

[@nicholaselfrink7717]

Just got one today, I got it at an antique store but it didn’t come with the eye pieces or accessories, only the telescope. Would you happen to know where I could get the eye pieces at?

[@yaznzgh4082]

Try eBay or Amazon

[@nicholaselfrink7717]

Yaz 'N' Zgh I did end up buy some eyepieces on amazon that fits the telescope

[@HailtheDM]

I didn't know what I was doing and messed with the flat mirror that reflects into the eyepeice and now all of the images are blurry no matter what I do with the focus wheel

[@onlineteachingwithsandeep3820]

Sirhow much cost of this telescope?

[@agrodpodnk7054]

How much does it cost

[@nellynazario6055]

How about a solar eclipse filter?

[@peterkeliher3754]

I got one this year, Video is good, now we just need clear skies to check it out proper.

[@jeff-TessAD2022]

I got this for Christmas. Thanks for the video. One question is the base horizontal is a little wobbly before tightening the horizontal tension knob. (bottom mount is tight). When looking through the view finder the movement is magnified. I have the top clear washer and the bottom metal washer in place and there is a little bit of sticky grease inside the mount in the tripod. Should I add a little more grease? Or is there a better way to fix this? Thanks for any assistance.

[@ExploreScientificOfficial]

Please check the pin that goes down into the tripod to ensure it does not have a plastic burr or spur, or other malformation, that would keep it from going all the way down. Ensure there is nothing down in the hole. When reassembling it, be sure to tighten it hard. You might need to tighten the knob more than you think is required. If that does not work, please contact Customer Service at 866-252-3811, email [e-mail], or open a case in the customer service portal, explorescientific.supportsync.com/

[@Sans-gj8gu]

Instructions be like: h3y dreo thjgis U be like: hey do this

[@ajeetgary2706]

Hello I accidentally took apart the K 20mm lens, how can I put it back together? It has 6 pieces

[@ExploreScientificOfficial]

Hello Ajeet, We can have you send in the eyepiece parts to us and we will either repair or replace it. Please call our customer service number [phone] to get this repair set up!

[@blank01110]

Thx u my grandma payed good money for it and this vid help me build it so I can use it

[@littlecube141]

could you add a barlow lens to this? anyone know the size? im interested in buying but wanted to see if you could add more to this. Thanks

[@bennybooboobear3940]

You can buy a Barlow lens and add it to it. I’m not particularly sure about the diameter of the focuser, but it should be 1.25” though, so get a 1.25” Barlow lens. Really not sure about the size so check with that.

[@videomaker8532]

Can I mount my dslr on this

[@TinyTatorTot739]

I watched the video once putting it together and then with the family to know how to operate it. We cant get it to focus, or see stars closer. The naked eye seems closer than the telescope. Than it is to blurry to see it..

[@ExploreScientificOfficial]

Please contact Explore Scientific Customer Service at 866-252-3811. A Customer Service representative will be happy to help you get the telescope working.

[@lalatina326]

THANK YOU!!! you were able to help us understand what in the world to do!

[@Jake-li7ih]

How are you liking it? I'm thinking about buying this

[@lalatina326]

@@Jake-li7ih We have used it a few times, but now it's just too cold outside to use it. But we look forward to using it again this spring. Highly recommend getting as a newbie. Clearly, we have no clue what we are doing, but it's pretty awesome to see the moon and starts up close for ourselves.

[@lionsden1804]

Does this telescope come with a parabolic primary-mirror, or that spherical?

[@bennybooboobear3940]

Comes with both

[@lionsden1804]

No, it does not. Learn the differences... i.imgur.com/cM0RLcW.jpg. A spherical primary-mirror is easier to produce, and is acceptable at f/7 and longer. Below f/7, the primary should be a parabola, and for sharp images.

[@bennybooboobear3940]

@@lionsden1804 oh that was a typo, I meant it comes with it (parabolic)

[@lionsden1804]

How do you know it does? Explore Scientific doesn't say for certain.

[@bennybooboobear3940]

@@lionsden1804 yeah

[@rubidavid2058]

I am having issues with the red dot..switch wont turn it on..anyone had this happened?

[@harleenkaur5850]

I NEED HELP. I REMOVED THE RUBBER THINGY TO ADD IT TO THE THING BUT NOW I CANT GET IT BACK ON

[@alidia8171]

Harleen Kaur THIS HAPPENED TO ME TOO AND IM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET IT ON PLEASE HELP

[@jerrycroft973]

Just got this for Christmas!!!