Orion XT10, XT6 instruction manual SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope

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Secondary mirror holder with 4-vane spider (not visible)

Navigation knob

Finder scope

Finder scope bracket

Eyepiece Focuser

Optical tube

Tensioning knob

IntelliScope Controller

Port modular jack

Retaining knob (opposite side)

Computerized Object Locator (optional)

Right side panel	Primary mirror cell
Eyepiece rack

Front brace
Handle	Left side panel
Top baseplate
Ground baseplate	Foot (3)
	Figure 1. The SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope

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Contents XT6, XT8, XT10 #9985, #9986, #9987SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope Unpacking Table of ContentsParts List Assembly Assembly of the Dobsonian BaseInstalling the Vertical Stop Correct Tension padsPlacing the Optical Tube on the Dobsonian Base Installing the Eyepiece RackInstalling the CorrecTension Friction Optimization System Installing the Finder Scope Does not require this bushingAltitude and Azimuth Motion Using Your TelescopeInserting an Eyepiece Viewing with Eyeglasses Setting the Altitude Tension LevelFocusing the Telescope Aligning the Finder ScopeMagnification Focusing the Finder ScopeAiming/Pointing the Telescope 1200 mm = 25 mmCarrying the Telescope Use of 2-Inch Eyepieces XT8 and XT10 onlyTube Balance Preparing the Telescope for Collimation Alignment Collimation of the Optical SystemCollimation Cap and Mirror Center Mark Adjusting the Primary Mirror Aligning the Secondary MirrorStar-Testing the Telescope Astronomical ObservingLet Your Eyes Dark-Adapt Selecting an Observing SiteSeeing and Transparency Eyepiece SelectionPlanets MoonSun StarsCare and Maintenance Optional IntelliScope Computerized Object LocationCleaning Eyepiece Lenses Cleaning MirrorsSkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope SpecificationsSkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScopeOne-Year Limited Warranty

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Figure 1. The SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope