Orion
XTG
instruction manual
Specs
Install
Star Charts
Warranty
Maintenance
Setup Functions
Sending a Slow-GoTo Command
Assembly
Replacing the Battery
Star-Testing the Telescope
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Orion SkyQuest XTg GoTo Dobsonians
Overview of SkyQuest XTg Dobsonian 12 shown
Parts List
Table of Contents
Unpacking
Box #2 Dobsonian Base Refer to Figures 3
Base hardware for SkyQuest XTg
Assembly
Assembly of the Dobsonian Base
Assembly of the Optical Tube XT12g Only
Shaft Spring
EZ Finder
Connecting the Optical Tube to Dobsonian Base
Accessory Installation
Operating the EZ Finder
Using Eyepieces
Replacing the Battery
Aligning the EZ Finder
GoTo Hand Controller
Scroll Buttons
Setup for AutoTracking or GoTo Mode
Setup for AutoTracking or GoTo Mode
Dual Purpose buttons
Alignment for GoTo Operation
Using the Telescope AutoTracking Mode
Brightest Star Alignment
SW 235SE
Two-Star Alignment
Selecting an Object
Using the Telescope in GoTo Mode
Object Database in the Hand Controller
Pointing Accuracy Enhancement PAE
Other Functions
Utility Functions
Setup Functions
Tracking
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Recalling a user-defined object
Using the User Defined Database
Saving an object to the database
Identifying an Unknown Object
Linking with a Computer
Disconnecting from the Computer
Preparing the Computer for the Update
Updating the GoTo Hand Controller’s Firmware
Preparing the Telescope for Collimating
Collimating the Optical System
Collimation Cap and Mirror Center Mark
Aligning the Secondary Mirror
Focusing the Telescope
Using Your Telescope
Star-Testing the Telescope
Aligning the Primary Mirror
Magnification
Viewing with Eyeglasses
Aiming/Pointing the Telescope
1200mm = 42x 28mm
Astronomical Observing
Astronomical Objects
Moon
Cleaning Eyepiece Lenses
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning Mirrors
SkyQuest XT8g
Specifications
SkyQuest XT10g
SkyQuest XT12g
Menu Tree
Appendix a Time Zones of the World
Resetting the Position of Azimuth or Altitude
Additional RS-232 Commands Sending a Tracking Rate
Sending a Slow-GoTo Command
Appendix B RS-232 Connection
Star Charts
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