Orion XTG instruction manual

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Contents Orion SkyQuest XTg GoTo Dobsonians Overview of SkyQuest XTg Dobsonian 12 shown Table of Contents Parts ListUnpacking Box #2 Dobsonian Base Refer to Figures 3 Base hardware for SkyQuest XTgAssembly Assembly of the Dobsonian BaseAssembly of the Optical Tube XT12g Only Shaft Spring Connecting the Optical Tube to Dobsonian Base Accessory InstallationEZ Finder Operating the EZ FinderReplacing the Battery Using EyepiecesAligning the EZ Finder GoTo Hand Controller Setup for AutoTracking or GoTo Mode Setup for AutoTracking or GoTo ModeScroll Buttons Dual Purpose buttonsUsing the Telescope AutoTracking Mode Alignment for GoTo OperationBrightest Star Alignment SW 235SE Two-Star AlignmentUsing the Telescope in GoTo Mode Object Database in the Hand ControllerSelecting an Object Pointing Accuracy Enhancement PAEOther Functions Utility FunctionsSetup Functions TrackingPage Using the User Defined Database Saving an object to the databaseRecalling a user-defined object Identifying an Unknown ObjectDisconnecting from the Computer Preparing the Computer for the UpdateLinking with a Computer Updating the GoTo Hand Controller’s FirmwareCollimating the Optical System Collimation Cap and Mirror Center MarkPreparing the Telescope for Collimating Aligning the Secondary MirrorUsing Your Telescope Star-Testing the TelescopeFocusing the Telescope Aligning the Primary MirrorViewing with Eyeglasses Aiming/Pointing the TelescopeMagnification 1200mm = 42x 28mmAstronomical Observing Astronomical Objects MoonCare and Maintenance Cleaning Eyepiece LensesCleaning Mirrors Specifications SkyQuest XT8gSkyQuest XT10g SkyQuest XT12g Menu Tree Appendix a Time Zones of the World Additional RS-232 Commands Sending a Tracking Rate Sending a Slow-GoTo CommandResetting the Position of Azimuth or Altitude Appendix B RS-232 ConnectionStar Charts Page Page Page Page Page One-Year Limited Warranty