Orion #9950, XT6, #9816, #9918, XT10 instruction manual SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope

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

Finder scope

Finder scope bracket

Eyepiece

Focuser

Navigation knob

Optical tube

Tensioning knob

IntelliScope Controller

Port modular jack

Retaining knob (opposite side)

Computerized Object Locator (optional)

Front brace
Handle		Left side panel
Top baseplate		Foot (3)
Top baseplate
Ground baseplate
Ground baseplate

	Figure 1. The SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope

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Contents XT6, XT8, XT10 #9816, #9918, #9950SkyQuest 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 9x50 finder scope and bracket 6x30 for the XT6Altitude 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 mmTube Balance 1200 mm = 10 mmUse of 2-Inch Eyepieces XT8 and XT10 only Carrying the TelescopeAlignment Collimation of the Optical System Collimation Cap and Mirror Center MarkPreparing the Telescope for Collimation Aligning the Secondary MirrorAdjusting the Primary Mirror Star-Testing the TelescopeSeeing and Transparency Astronomical ObservingSelecting an Observing Site Cooling the TelescopeSun Eyepiece SelectionMoon PlanetsDeep-Sky Objects Optional IntelliScope Computerized Object LocationStars Cleaning Mirrors Care and MaintenanceCleaning Eyepiece Lenses SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope SpecificationsSkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScopeOne-Year Limited Warranty

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Figure 1. The SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope