I bought a Zhummel Eclipse 114 w/ motor drive telescope plus extra lenses where do the lenses go I'm just new

Question

I don't know which lenses to use for what and it also has filters I don't know how to use those either I basicly know where the lenses go but there is one part I'm not sure how to use it is on the eye piece and it has 3 thumb screws it is separate has only the end that threads to the eye piece but no threads for the lenses to attatch to it am I just not putting them in right or do the thumb screws hold them I don't know

Answer 1

I'm not familiar with your specific telescope but several things to try:
filters are used to enhance your view. There are different types. Some are colored. They will bring out more details of the object you are looking at depending on the colors of that object. Your best bet in using them is to align with an object,planets are good starters, and then switch from one filter to another to see the effect the filter causes.

Keep in mind when pushing for higher magnifications that when you double the magnification the light is cut in half. Very often a smaller view will offer a better view. High magnification is not necessarily the best.

I'm not sure on the part in question. 3 thumb screws does sound like a mounting for the finder scope. If there was some assembly required might it be part of an attachment for the lenses? Check your owners manual. Most lenses including a barlow are held in place with one thumb screw while the filters should screw into the bottom end of those lenses. A better description of this part might help.
Experiment with your eyepieces and filters, Start on easy targets to be sure you have them in view and have fun. Good viewing takes patience and good seeing conditions.

Answer 2

The filters are optional and you do not need them if you don't want to use them. The thing with the 3 thumb screws is the finder holder. It basically holds a smaller, lower power telescope you use to line up the big high power telescope. The different eyepieces give different magnifications and the one set screw is to hold them in the draw tube. Read the manual or seek out a local person who knows telescopes. Find the local astronomy club.