Orion 9005, 120ST EQ instruction manual Tube rings

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Tube rings

Objective lens cell

Dew cap/lens shade

Declination lock lever

Large counterweight

Small counterweight

Counterweight lock knobs Counterweight shaft

“Toe saver”

Tripod leg

Accessory tray attachment point

Accessory tray bracket

Accessory tray

Leg lock knob

Finder scope

Finder bracket

Focus knob Eyepiece Star diagonal

Right Ascension slow-motion control Declination slow-motion control Right Ascension lock lever Polar axis finder scope

Latitude adjustment T-bolts

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Contents Orion Tube rings Table of Contents Parts ListAssembly First unthread the two black nylon thumbscrews Balancing the Telescope Polar Alignment Setting Up and Using the Equatorial MountAligning the Finder Scope Polar Axis Finder Scope Aligning the Polar Axis Finder ScopeUsing the Polar Axis Finder Finding Objects With the Setting Circles Understanding the Setting CirclesCalibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle Tracking Celestial ObjectsUsing Your Telescope- Astronomical Observing Choosing an Observing SiteAiming the Telescope Focusing the TelescopeCooling the Telescope Do You Wear Eyeglasses?Sun How to Find Interesting Celestial ObjectsMoon Astrophotography Terrestrial Viewing Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Optics Piggybacking PhotographyOne-Year Limited Warranty Specifications