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where is the on and off button on the base Expert Answer

Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued and we no longer have that information available. We recommend reaching out to the manufacturer for this inquiry. Their contact information can be found here: https://Bushnell.com/contact-us/.

by Tiffany S., Gear Expert, July 23, 2019
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Excelent Telescope by Denise A, November 21, 2019
Solidly built, love that it talks you through each step . Also a great conversation piece. Everyone who visits wants to try it out ... fun thing to do with the kids as well ! Easy to dissasemble and store if needed .
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Worst Scope by Legacy Reviewer, Verified Owner, May 27, 2011
So youve lined up your object in the sky and you see it with the low power eye piece.. so you go to change eye pieces and the scope moves way off.. everytime.. there should be some resistance to movement. How do I return this thing??? Pros: Easy to S...
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Product Discontinued by Manufacturer

Bushnell NorthStar 525 x 3" Reflector Telescope 788831 has been discontinued by Bushnell and is no longer available. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the Telescopes yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you!

Product Info for Bushnell NorthStar 525 x 3" Reflector Telescope 788831

Bushnell North Star Reflector Telescope with RVO (RealVoice Output) is a quantum leap for the modern computerized telescopes. Bushnell NorthStar Reflector Telescope offers novice telescope users a plethora of celestial views at the touch of a button. Bushnell North Star Reflector Telescope 78-8831 is the latest Bushnell Telescope model and it offers Bushnell's new RVO (Real Voice Output) system that features verbal communications. Advanced motorized "go to" technology enables the computer to automatically find and follow any object from its 20,000 object database. Bushnell NorthStar Reflector Telescope 788831 includes a remote control handset with red illuminated LCD readout and red backlit buttons. Also features the new wide-field red dot finderscope, which utilizes a red LED projection. This 1x finderscope will easily allow any user to quickly sight in an area of the sky and find night sky objects quickly. Additional features include quick release accessory tray and tripod legs for an easy two-step assembly.image

Bushnell NorthStar telescopes offer the amateur astronomer state-of-the-art computer-driven location and tracking capability with simple, push-button control. With a built-in data base of 20,000 celestial objects, you simply call up your target on the hand-held control module of a Bushnell North Star telescope, enter a simple "go to" command and the Northstar computer does the rest. Once locked on, tracking the object with Bushnell Reflector Motorized Go To Telescope for prolonged viewing is automatic. Bushnell new RVO (Real Voice Output) is built in to the remote control handset on both, Bushnell Model #78-8831 76mm Reflector Telescope and Bushnell Model #78-8846 114mm Reflector Telescope offer verbal communications. Along the way this Bushnell RVO telescope will speak various helpful comments during the alignment process. Once aligned, the Real Voice Output feature will really shine anytime the enter key is depressed when an object name or number is displayed at the bottom right of the LCD viewscreen. That object description will be spoken to you by the Bushnell Motorized GoTo North Star Reflector Telescope as you follow along with the scrolling text description. If at anytime you wish to disable the speaking feature of your Bushnell Telescope, you can cancel the speech by pressing the "Back" button on the remote control keypad.

Remote Control Handset for BushnellMotorized GoTo North Star Reflector Telescope

The remote, hand-held control module features red, backlit push buttons and a red, illuminated LCD read-out for easy viewing without impairing your night vision. The Bushnell NorthStar telescopes also features Bushnel new 1x wide-angle, red dot finderscope. Additional features include a quick-release tripod and accessory tray for fast, easy assembly. The reviews of this telescopes by the beginner astronomers have been great!

Specifications for Bushnell Motorized GoTo North Star RVO (Real Voice Output) Reflector Telescope 78-8831:

FOCAL LENGTH (mm): 700
EYEPIECES: 4mm, 20mm
Shipping Weight: 20lb
Objective lens: 3"
MAGNIFICATIONS: 35, 105, 175, 525
GREAT FOR: First Time Astronomers, Intermediate Astronomers

Features of Bushnell Motorized GoTo North Star RVO Reflector Telescope:

  • 20,000 Object Onboard Starfinding Computer With Real Voice Output
  • Kinematic Motion
  • Quick-Release Adjustable Aluminum Tripod
  • 1.25" Format Eyepieces
  • Barlow Lens
  • Red Dot LED Finderscope
  • Accessory Tray
  • Camera Adaptable
  • 2-Step Assembly

Package Contents:

  • Bushnell 78-8831 Motorized GoTo North Star RVO Reflector Telescope

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