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You are NOT in focus-- practice focusing during the day time on a distant object using ONLY the eyepiece with the largest number written on it--

PUT the eyepiece with the largest number into the hole in the focuser.


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Already answered your question--you double posted this question by mistake.

Most red dot finders use a small watch style battery-- there will either be a compartment underneath and or something that opens on the side that contains the watch battery.

You must first learn how to focus it in the day time. Put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the focuser-- do NOT USE the 2x barlow if you have one. Practice focusing on a distant object. The red dot FINDERSCOPE must also firt be aligned with the main tube -- it is used to POINT the scope at an exact spot in the sky.

Objects in the night sky are tiny and the scope must be pointed directly at them to see anything. Locate a local Astronomy club and they will help you. Also read the manual completely.

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There is a battery inside the red dot finder-- replace it with a new one. Usually the on off switch is on the side of the red dot finder.

That is the secondary mirror. You are not in focus-- or you did not PUT and eyepiece into the focuser.

Bushnell has a customer service web site here:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-warranty.html

If the eyepiece will not come to focus even by moving the focuser completely inward and completely outward. Try aiming it at a distant land object during the day time.

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What I believe you did was mount the scope UPSIDE DOWN. If it looks like the picture in your question the eyepiece and focuser end is pointed UP the mirror is on the bottom.

Turn it around and take the lens cap off.... this end is pointed toward the sky.

No, answered in a previous post.

You can contact their warranty repair for a manual, and or to get parts.

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If you look down the above web page, all of the manuals are available for download.

The focuser and eyepiece are POINTED UP toward the sky -- the mirror is at the bottom of the tube.

Put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the focuser, and during the day time, practice focusing on a distant object.

Buy another telescope. If the mirror is broken, a new mirror will cost more than what you paid for the entire telescope.

don't know which northstar ( I presume that's the software) your using but you may find help here http://www.bushnell.com/products/other-products/telescopes/instruction-manuals/

I suggest calling the corporations customer service number: 1 (800) 423-3537

Can you replace battery in Bushnell Phantom? You can not change the battery. Do not attempt to open, disassemble or service the internal battery. The battery must be replaced by a qualified technician. If you suspect the battery is not working properly please contact Bushnell Golf support.