Orion XTG Box #2 Dobsonian Base Refer to Figures 3, Base hardware for SkyQuest XTg

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Ground baseplate assembly

Front panel

(with azimuth motor)

 

Left

 

panel

Right

(with

panel

altitude

 

motor)

 

Base hardware

Cables

 

and handle

Hand controller

 

Figure 3. SkyQuest XTg base components. The XT12g base also includes two side braces, not shown.

Figure 5. Polyethylene foam dust guard between ground baseplates. DO NOT REMOVE!

 

Machine

Base

 

 

 

screws

Base feet

 

assembly

 

with

wood

 

 

 

 

 

 

washers

 

 

Hex keys

screws

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screwdriver

Wood

Tube connecting screws knob

Figure 4. Base hardware for SkyQuest XTg.

Figure 6. Starter holes for feet.

Box #2: Dobsonian Base (Refer to Figures 3 and 4)

Qty. Description

1Left side panel (with altitude motor pre-installed)

1Right side panel

1Front panel

2Side braces (XT12g only, not shown)

1 Baseplate assembly (with azimuth motor pre-installed)

6Base assembly wood screws (coarse thread, 47mm long) (Quantity 12 for XT12g)

8Base assembly machine screws (fine thread, 60mm long) (Quantity 10 or XT12g)

8Washers for base assembly machine screws (Quantity 10 or XT12g)

3 Handles

6Handle mounting screws (hex head, 25mm long)

3Hex keys (size 2mm, 4mm, 6mm)

3Plastic feet

3Feet wood screws (1" long)

1Hand controller

1Hand controller cable (coiled)

1Azimuth motor connection cable

1RS-232 computer cable

Box #3: Primary Mirror and Cell (12" model only) Qty. Description

1Primary mirror

1Mirror cell

3Collimation knobs

3Nylon washers (3/4" outer diameter)

3Springs

WARNING: Never look directly at the Sun through your tele- scope or its finder scope – even for an instant – without a professionally made solar filter that completely covers the front of the instrument, or permanent eye damage could result. Young children should use this telescope only with adult supervision.

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Contents Orion SkyQuest XTg GoTo Dobsonians Overview of SkyQuest XTg Dobsonian 12 shown Parts List Table of ContentsUnpacking 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 FinderUsing Eyepieces Replacing the BatteryAligning the EZ Finder GoTo Hand Controller Setup for AutoTracking or GoTo Mode Setup for AutoTracking or GoTo ModeScroll Buttons Dual Purpose buttonsAlignment for GoTo Operation Using the Telescope AutoTracking ModeBrightest 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 MoonCleaning Eyepiece Lenses Care and MaintenanceCleaning Mirrors SkyQuest XT8g SpecificationsSkyQuest 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

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