Orion instruction manual #9820 Apex 90mm OTA, #9823 Apex 102mm OTA, #9825 Apex 127mm OTA

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optics. Wipe the lens gently in a circular motion, then remove any excess fluid with a fresh lens tissue. Oily fingerprints and smudges may be removed using this method. Use caution; rubbing too hard may scratch the lens. For the large surface of the meniscus lens, clean only a small area at a time, using a fresh lens tissue on each area. Never reuse tissues.

Specifications

#9820 Apex 90mm OTA

Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain

Aperture: 90mm

Effective focal length: 1250mm

Focal ratio: f/13.9

Central obstruction diameter: 29mm

Primary mirror coating: Aluminum with overcoat

Meniscus lens coating: Anti-reflection multi-coatings on both sides of lens

Eyepiece adapter: Accepts 1.25” format accessories, camera t-threads

Eyepiece: 25mm Sirius Plossl, fully coated with multi-coat- ings, 1.25” format

Magnification with supplied eyepiece: 50x

Actual field of view with supplied eyepiece: 0.96°

Diagonal: 45° correct-image diagonal, 1.25” format

Near focus (with supplied eyepiece and diagonal): Approximately 13.5 feet

Finder scope: 6x magnification, 20mm aperture, correct- image, achromatic, 6.2° field

Optical tube mounting block: Fits standard photo-style tri- pods

Case: Deluxe carry case for optical tube included

Weight: 3.7 lbs

Length: 10.5” (without eyepiece or diagonal attached)

#9823 Apex 102mm OTA

Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain

Aperture: 102mm

Effective focal length: 1300mm

Focal ratio: f/12.7

Central obstruction diameter: 31mm

Primary mirror coating: Aluminum with overcoat

Meniscus lens coating: Anti-reflection multi-coatings on both sides of lens

Eyepiece adapter: Accepts 1.25” format accessories, camera t-threads

Eyepiece: 25mm Sirius Plossl, fully coated with multi-coat- ings, 1.25” format

Magnification with supplied eyepiece: 52x

Actual field of view with supplied eyepiece: 0.92°

Diagonal: 45° correct-image diagonal, 1.25” format

Near focus (with supplied eyepiece and diagonal): Approximately 11 feet

Finder scope: 6x magnification, 26mm aperture, correct- image, achromatic, 6.3° field

Optical tube mounting block: Fits standard photo-style tri- pods

Case: Deluxe carry case for optical tube included

Weight: 4.8 lbs

Length: 12.0” (without eyepiece or diagonal attached)

#9825 Apex 127mm OTA

Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain

Aperture: 127mm

Effective focal length: 1540mm

Focal ratio: f/12.1

Central obstruction diameter: 39mm

Primary mirror coating: Aluminum with overcoat

Meniscus lens coating: Anti-reflection multi-coatings on both sides of lens

Eyepiece adapter: Accepts 1.25” format accessories, camera t-threads

Eyepiece: 25mm Sirius Plossl, fully coated with multi-coat- ings, 1.25” format

Magnification with supplied eyepiece: 62x

Actual field of view with supplied eyepiece: 0.77°

Diagonal: 45° correct-image diagonal, 1.25” format

Near focus (with supplied eyepiece and diagonal): Approximately 27 feet

Finder scope: 6x magnification, 26mm aperture, correct- image, achromatic, 6.3° field

Optical tube mounting block: Fits standard photo-style tri- pods

Case: Deluxe carry case for optical tube included

Weight: 8.6 lbs

Length: 14.5” (without eyepiece or diagonal attached)

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Contents Orion Apex Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assemblies Parts List Getting Started Installing the AccessoriesAlignment thumb screw Finder scope eyepiece Mounting blockAligning the Finder Scope FocusingCalculating Magnification Power Do You Wear Eyeglasses?Planets Objective lens AlignmentFocus Lock ring Eyepiece Spring-loaded tensioner MoonDeep-Sky Objects Knurled ringEyepiece adapter Stars#9823 Apex 102mm OTA #9820 Apex 90mm OTA#9825 Apex 127mm OTA One-Year Limited Warranty