Orion 6/6I instruction manual Index Catalog, Locating Nebulas, Locating Star Clusters

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will then cycle information about the object you are viewing such as its celestial coordinates (R.A. and Dec.), magnitude (brightness), size (in arc-minutes or arc-seconds), and a brief scrolling text description.

When you are finished viewing the selected NGC object, you may scroll to another NGC object by using the arrow buttons, or you can select another NGC object to view by pressing the NGC button again.

The Index Catalog

The Index Catalog, or IC, contains 5,386 objects discovered in the decade or so after the NGC catalog was first published. This list contains objects similar to the NGC, but IC objects are typically fainter and more difficult to observe.

To view an object from the IC catalog, press the IC button. Then input the number of the IC object you wish to view using the numeric buttons and press the Enter button. For example, to view the Flaming Star Nebula, which is listed as IC405, you would press the IC button, then the “4” button, then the “0” button, then the “5” button, followed by the Enter button. If the number of the IC object you wish to view contains four digits, it is not necessary to press Enter after inputting the fourth digit.

The object’s catalog designation will be shown in the upper left corner of the LCD screen, with the guide arrows in the upper right. The lower left will show the constellation the object resides in, and the object’s common name (if it has one) or a brief description of the object will be shown in the lower right. Move the telescope in the corresponding directions shown by the guide arrows.

You can get more information about the selected object by pressing the Enter button. The second line of the LCD display will then cycle information about the object you are viewing such as its celestial coordinates (R.A. and Dec.), magnitude (brightness), size (in arc-minutes or arc-seconds), and a brief scrolling text description.

When you are finished viewing the selected IC object, you may scroll to another IC object by using the arrow buttons, or you can select another IC object to view by pressing the IC button again.

E. Locating Deep Sky Objects by Object Type Rather than trying to select objects by catalog numbers, you may wish to simply view certain types of objects. This is where the Nebula, Galaxy, and Cluster buttons come in handy. These buttons will access a selection of the best and brightest nebu- las, galaxies, and star clusters in the night sky.

The Nebula, Cluster and Galaxy buttons are organized by constellation. So, before using these buttons, decide in which constellation you would like to view an object. Choose a con- stellation that is at least 40˚ high in the sky to get a good view. If you are unsure of the constellations currently visible in your night sky, consult a planisphere or the monthly star chart at www.oriontelescopes.com.

Locating Nebulas

Amongst the most beautiful objects in the night sky, nebu- las are clouds of dust and gas that are lit by a nearby stellar source. There are several different types of nebulas; emission

nebulas, which are where star systems form, planetary nebu- las, which are the result of a star dying, and reflection nebulas, which are caused by dust reflecting starlight. Most have low surface brightness, so a dark sky free of light-pollution is best for a night of viewing nebulas.

To view a nebula, press the Nebula button on the controller.The LCD screen will then display the word “NEBULA” with a flash- ing three-letter constellation designation after it. Now, select the constellation in which you would like to view a nebula. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the list of constellations. If you are unsure which constellation the three-letter designation represents, refer to Appendix E. Once you have selected the constellation, press Enter. A nebula in that constellation will now appear on the LCD screen, along with the guide arrows to lead you to the nebula. The current constellation is shown in the lower left, and the nebula’s proper name or catalog number is in the lower right. For more information about the nebula selected, press the Enter button.

To go to the next nebula in the selected constellation, simply press the up arrow button. The guide arrows will now direct you to the next nebula in the constellation. If there are no more nebulas available in that constellation, a nebula from the next constellation (in alphabetical order) will be displayed. To select another constellation in which to view nebulas, press the Nebula button again.

Locating Star Clusters

Star clusters are just what their name implies; groupings of stars. Star clusters come in two main types, open and globular. Open star clusters reside within our Milky Way galaxy and usu- ally contain a handful of stars clustered together because they were spawned from the same gas cloud. Globular clusters are more like miniature galaxies, with hundreds or thousands of stars packed into a spherical shape by mutual gravity. Globular clusters reside outside the disk of the Milky Way galaxy and orbit the galaxy’s center. It is believed that globular clusters are formed as a natural consequence of galaxy formation. Star clusters, in general, are somewhat bright compared to other deep-sky objects, so many will appear quite spectacular, even in smaller telescopes.

To view a star cluster, press the Cluster button on the controller. The LCD screen will then display the word “STAR CLUSTER” with a flashing three-letter constellation designation after it. Now, select the constellation in which you would like to view a star cluster. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the list of constellations. If you are unsure which constellation the three- letter designation represents, refer to Appendix E. Once you have selected the constellation, press Enter. A star cluster in that constellation will now appear on the LCD screen, along with the guide arrows to lead you to the star cluster. The cur- rent constellation is shown in the lower left, and the star clus- ter’s proper name or catalog number is in the lower right. For more information about the star cluster selected, press the Enter button.

To go to the next star cluster in the selected constellation, sim- ply press the up arrow button. The guide arrows will now direct you to the next star cluster in the constellation. If there are no more star clusters available in that constellation, a star cluster

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Contents #9926 / #27126 Orion StarBlast 6/6i IntelliScope ReflectorPage Table of Contents Parts List UnpackingJam nut for vertical stop bolt Azimuth encoder disk Assembly of #27126 StarBlast 6i IntelliScope Assembly of #9926Under side of top baseplate Pre-drilled starter hole BaseplateHead of azimuth axis bolt and fender washer Tape Compression spring Base where you want the clip to be located Into the jack on the right side of the encoder connectorOn the telescope mounting bracket shaft with the flat Side of the ring facing outward the opposite side hasInstall the EZ Finder II Reflex Sight Final Assembly of Your Telescope StarBlast 6/6iInstall the Eyepiece Rack Attach the Optical Tube to the BasePreparing to Use Your Telescope Observing With Your Telescope Replacing the EZ Finder II BatteryAligning the EZ Finder Choosing an Observing SiteTracking Celestial Objects Eyepiece SelectionWhat to Expect Sun MoonPlanets StarsPowering the Controller Using the IntelliScope Computerized Object LocatorSetting the Vertical Stop AlignmentJam nut Vertical stop L-bracket Simple Two-Star AlignmentAlignment Error Warp Factor Overview of the IntelliScope Computerized Object LocatorPushbuttons Locating the Planets Guide ArrowsLocating Deep-Sky Objects by Catalog Messier CatalogNew General Catalog Index Catalog Locating NebulasLocating Star Clusters Locating Stars Locating GalaxiesNamed Stars Double and Multiple StarsCatalog ST Stars Using the ID ButtonTours of the Best Objects Starting a TourAdding User-Defined Objects Function FCN ButtonDec. Coordinates Hidden Functions Realignment FunctionAltitude and Azimuth Test Encoder TestCare and Maintenance Download Checksum RewriteClock Specifications of the StarBlast 6/6i Specifications of the IntelliScope SystemObjects in database Appendix a Collimating the Optics Collimation CapPrimary Mirror Center Mark Adjusting the Secondary Mirror’s Rotational Position Preparing the Telescope for CollimatingAligning the Secondary Mirror Adjusting the Secondary Mirror’s Tilt Star-Testing the TelescopeAligning the Primary Mirror Appendix C Troubleshooting IntelliScope System Appendix B Cleaning the OpticsWarp numbers larger than Warp factor consistently above ±0.5 but below ±2.0Page Appendix D Alignment Star Finder Charts SpicDaylight saving time Early July Late JuneLate July Early AugustEga Early September 200 AM Late September 100 AM Early OctoberLate October Early January Late DecemberLate January Early FebruaryAppendix E Constellation Abbreviations Canes VenaticiPiscis Austrinus Appendix F ST Catalog ∑113 Psi ∑80 ∑79 ∑88 ∑90 Zeta EtaUV p Nu Phi ∑162 ∑174 ∑163 Baten Kaitos ∑178 ∑180 Rumker3506 OmicronTheta Epsilon75871 Alpha Zaurak Lambda26 03 12916 Zeta∑572 54 R ∑590 Iota Pi4 Pi5 ∑552 ∑559Hinds Crimson Star ∑627 ∑644 ∑655 Rho476 H3750 RigelDelta 119 ∑718 Alnilam Phi2 Zeta Sigma Phact Alnitak GammaAlpha Eta ADS Furud Beta Zeta Mirzam Mu32.3 +07 +20.2 +37Sirius ∑948 ∑958 Nu1∑80 ∑1037Zeta c Beta Procyon O∑179 ∑1138 ∑1127 ∑1149AC 31 Beta 3948 ADS HN19 H269 Alpha Kappa Zeta Rumker∑1282 ∑1298 Rho ∑1311 H4903 ∑1224 ∑1223H4188 h4191 ∑1321 ∑1334 ∑1338 Alpha Kappa ∑1347 Kappa 24 PhiZeta ∑1351 Alterf ∑1355Tania Australis Mu Alpha 45 Delta Alpha Omega Lambda ADS∑1633 ∑1466ADS ADS 8119 Nu ADS 8148 83 84 Lambda Beta H4486 +04 +68.8Alpha Delta Gamma ADS Epsilon M40 ∑1639+05.3 +21 57.2 +03.4 +38.3 +66.0Rigil Kentaurus Pi ∑1864 Mizar Spica ∑∑123 ∑175513 29.7 ADS 8934 13 32.3 13 20.3H4715 Zeta Alpha q Alpha C1 Izar Dunlop∑1932 Mu ∑1931 H4753 Iota DeltaRmk Delta Sigma Rho Epsilon Iota ∑2052Delta Sigma 121 H4853Shaula Rasalhague Iota Zeta AtriaAlpha Eta 75, Rho 75’ 40’ 35’Psi ∑2241 Kappa40-41 100∑2375 ∑2379 Beta ∑2404 ∑2420 Delta2 ∑525 Nunki 13 ∑2417 Alpha ∑359 ∑358 VegaH5082 ∑2449 ∑2474+49 +15.1 Delta Epsilon ∑2583 Zeta Chi Altair Eta 57 O∑532 Psi+32.6 +50 +45 +35 +10.6 +33 +18.5 +70 +11.8 +19 +08 29.2RT Alpha Alpha ∑2671 BF h1470 X WZ ∑2675 ∑2637 ∑2644Omicron ∑2716 S76312 Xi ∑2758 ∑2742Delta Theta Beta ∑2816 V460 SS RV Epsilon Lambda ∑2840 ∑2841Alpha ∑2894 Pi ∑2873 Eta ∑2863 O∑461H5334 +82Phi Psi3 Dunlop249 Errai Theta 107 ∑3042 Lal192 Sigma ∑3050 +03 +37Star Double star challenge Page One-Year Limited Warranty

6/6I specifications

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