Orion instruction manual Orion StarMax 90 EQ

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instruction Manual

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StarMax90 EQ

#9821 Equatorial Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

 

 

 

 

 

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IN 162 Rev. C    06/08

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Contents Orion StarMax 90 EQ Orion StarMax 90mm EQ Parts List Table of ContentsUnpacking Axis AssemblyBalancing the Telescope Getting StartedFocusing the Telescope Setting Up and Using the Equatorial MountFocusing the Finder Scope Do You Wear Eyeglasses?Use of the R.A. and Dec. Slow-Motion Control Cables Polar AlignmentCalibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle Understanding the Setting CirclesFinding Objects With the Setting Circles Tracking Celestial ObjectsChoosing an Observing Site Using Your Telescope- Astronomical ObservingSeeing and Transparency Cooling the Telescope1250mm ÷ 25mm = Eyepiece SelectionRotating the Diagonal Objects to ObserveDeep-Sky Objects How to Find Deep-Sky Objects Star HoppingTerrestrial Viewing Care and MaintenancePhotography TransportingCleaning the Tube SpecificationsCleaning Lenses One-Year Limited Warranty