Orion 9738 instruction manual Finder scope

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Finder scope

 

 

 

Finder scope bracket

 

 

 

Declination lock lever

 

 

Eyepiece

 

 

 

Tube rings

(not shown)

 

 

 

Right ascension lock

 

Optical tube

lever (not shown)

 

 

 

Declination slow-motion control

 

Mirror cell

knob

 

 

 

Safety thumbscrew

 

 

 

Mounting plate securing knob

 

Right ascension

 

 

 

 

 

 

slow-motion

Counterweight shaft

 

control knob

Counterweights

 

Latitude scale

Counterweight lock knobs

Latitude adjustment L-bolts

 

 

 

 

 

Center support shaft

 

 

 

Tripod support tray

Tripod leg

Leg lock knobs

Figure 1. The SkyView Pro 8 EQ.

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Contents Orion SkyView Pro 8 EQ Finder scope Assembly Table of ContentsParts List UnpackingInstalling the Finder Scope KnobsBalancing the Telescope Inserting the EyepieceUsing Your Telescope 1000mm = 40x 25mm Setting Up and Using the Equatorial MountUsing 2 eyepieces 1000mm = 100x 10mmPolar Alignment Using the Optional Polar Axis Finder Scope Optional polar axis finder scopePage Calibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle Understanding the Setting CirclesCalibrating the Declination Setting Circle Finding Objects With the Setting CirclesCollimation Aligning The Mirrors Confused About Pointing the Telescope?Collimation Cap and Mirror Center Mark Aligning the Secondary MirrorAdjusting the Primary Mirror Star-Testing the TelescopeAstronomical Observing Moon What to ExpectHow to Find Deep-sky Objects Starhopping Deep-Sky ObjectsPlanetary Photography AstrophotographyMoon Photography Piggyback PhotographyCleaning Mirrors Care and MaintenanceCleaning Lenses Specifications One-Year Limited Warranty