Orion 6/6I Locating Galaxies, Locating Stars, Named Stars, Double and Multiple Stars

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from the next constellation (in alphabetical order) will be dis- played. To select another constellation in which to view a star cluster, press the Cluster button again.

Locating Galaxies

Nebulas may be beautiful and star clusters impressive, but nothing has quite the breathtaking power of observing a gal- axy. Galaxies are collections of billions of stars that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Viewing a galaxy always gives the observer a revelation of just how vast our universe truly is. Keep in mind, however, that most galaxies are quite faint, and may be challenging to identify, especially in smaller tele- scopes.

To view a galaxy, press the Galaxy button on the controller. The LCD screen will then display the word “GALAXY” with a flash- ing three-letter constellation designation after it. Now, select the constellation in which you would like to view a galaxy. 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 galaxy in that constellation will now appear on the LCD screen, along with the guide arrows to lead you to the galaxy. The current constellation is shown in the lower left, and the galaxy’s proper name or catalog number is in the lower right. If you wish to have more information about the galaxy selected, press the Enter button.

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

F. Locating Stars

The IntelliScope database contains 837 stars. Stars always appear like tiny points of light. Even powerful telescopes can- not magnify a star to appear as more than a point of light! You can, however, enjoy the different colors of the stars and locate many pretty double and multiple stars. You can also monitor variable stars from night to night to see how their brightness changes over time.

To view a star, press the Star button on the controller. The LCD screen will then display the word “STAR” with the word “NAMED” flashing next to it. From this screen, use the arrow buttons to choose from “NAMED,” “DOUBLE,” “VARIABLE,” and “CATALOG.”

Named Stars

The named stars are the brightest in the night sky. These are the stars that the ancients gave proper names to, like “Arcturus” or “Mizar.”

To select a named star, press Enter after selecting “NAMED” from the Star button choices. You can now use the arrow but- tons to scroll through the list of named stars. The stars are listed in alphabetical order. Once you have found the named star you would like to observe, the guide arrows will direct you to move the telescope to the star’s position. The upper left corner of the LCD screen will show the named star’s ST

catalog number (the IntelliScope’s entire ST catalog is printed in Appendix F for easy reference), and the lower left shows the constellation in which the star resides. Pressing Enter again will display the star’s R.A. and Dec. coordinates, its magnitude, and a brief description.

To find another named star to observe, simply continue scroll- ing through the list of named stars.

Double (and Multiple) Stars

Many stars in the night sky appear to be single stars, but they are not. They are actually double or multiple star systems. Some of these systems comprise two or more stars gravi- tationally bound to each other, while others are just two (or more) stars in the same line of sight. At high magnifications, it is possible to “split” many double (and multiple) stars into their individual components. It can also be interesting to contrast and compare the different colors and magnitudes of the stars in the system. Be aware, however, that good seeing conditions are critical for separating close components of a double or multiple star.

To select a double (or multiple) star to observe, press Enter after selecting “DOUBLE” from the Star button choices. The LCD screen will then display the word “DOUBLE” with a flash- ing three-letter constellation designation after it. Now, select the constellation in which you would like to view a double star. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the list of constella- tions. If you are unsure which constellation the three-letter designation represents, refer to Appendix E. Once you have selected the constellation, press Enter. A double star in that constellation will now appear on the LCD screen, along with the guide arrows to lead you to the double star. The current constellation is shown in the lower left, and the double star’s name is in the lower right.

Note: Double stars typically have names like “Zeta” (Greek letter designation) or a number like “36” (Flamsteed number). The full names for these double stars are actually linked to the constellation they reside in. For example, in the constellation Andromeda, these stars would be “Zeta And” and “36 And.”

For more information about the double star selected, press the Enter button. (The “S=” now refers to the separation, in arc-seconds, between the double stars. For multiple stars, the “S=” refers to the separation between the two brightest stars. The “M=” now refers to the magnitude of the brightest star.) To go to the next double star in the selected constellation, simply press the up arrow button. The guide arrows will now direct you to the next double star in the constellation. If there are no more double stars avail-able in that constellation, a double star from the next constellation (in alphabetical order) will be displayed. To select another constellation in which to view a double star, press the Star button, select “DOUBLE”, and press Enter.

Variable Stars

Variable stars are stars that change their brightness, also called magnitude, over time. The period of brightness change varies greatly from star to star; some variable stars change brightness over several days while others may take several months to noticeably change. It is fun and challenging to watch a star’s magnitude change over time. Observers typically com-

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Contents Orion StarBlast 6/6i IntelliScope Reflector #9926 / #27126Page Table of Contents Unpacking Parts ListJam nut for vertical stop bolt Azimuth encoder disk Assembly of #9926 Assembly of #27126 StarBlast 6i IntelliScopeUnder side of top baseplate Pre-drilled starter hole BaseplateHead of azimuth axis bolt and fender washer Tape Compression spring On the telescope mounting bracket shaft with the flat Into the jack on the right side of the encoder connectorBase where you want the clip to be located Side of the ring facing outward the opposite side hasInstall the Eyepiece Rack Final Assembly of Your Telescope StarBlast 6/6iInstall the EZ Finder II Reflex Sight Attach the Optical Tube to the BasePreparing to Use Your Telescope Aligning the EZ Finder Replacing the EZ Finder II BatteryObserving With Your Telescope Choosing an Observing SiteEyepiece Selection Tracking Celestial ObjectsWhat to Expect Planets MoonSun StarsSetting the Vertical Stop Using the IntelliScope Computerized Object LocatorPowering the Controller AlignmentSimple Two-Star Alignment Jam nut Vertical stop L-bracketOverview of the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator Alignment Error Warp FactorPushbuttons Guide Arrows Locating the PlanetsMessier Catalog Locating Deep-Sky Objects by CatalogNew General Catalog Locating Nebulas Index CatalogLocating Star Clusters Named Stars Locating GalaxiesLocating Stars Double and Multiple StarsTours of the Best Objects Using the ID ButtonCatalog ST Stars Starting a TourFunction FCN Button Adding User-Defined ObjectsDec. Coordinates Altitude and Azimuth Test Realignment FunctionHidden Functions Encoder TestDownload Checksum Rewrite Care and MaintenanceClock Specifications of the IntelliScope System Specifications of the StarBlast 6/6iObjects in database Collimation Cap Appendix a Collimating the OpticsPrimary Mirror Center Mark Preparing the Telescope for Collimating Adjusting the Secondary Mirror’s Rotational PositionAligning the Secondary Mirror Star-Testing the Telescope Adjusting the Secondary Mirror’s TiltAligning the Primary Mirror Appendix B Cleaning the Optics Appendix C Troubleshooting IntelliScope SystemWarp factor consistently above ±0.5 but below ±2.0 Warp numbers larger thanPage Spic Appendix D Alignment Star Finder ChartsDaylight saving time Late July Late JuneEarly July Early AugustEarly September 200 AM Late September 100 AM Early October EgaLate October Late January Late DecemberEarly January Early FebruaryCanes Venatici Appendix E Constellation AbbreviationsPiscis Austrinus Appendix F ST Catalog UV p Nu Phi ∑162 ∑174 ∑163 Baten Kaitos ∑178 ∑180 ∑80 ∑79 ∑88 ∑90 Zeta Eta∑113 Psi RumkerTheta Omicron3506 Epsilon26 03 Zaurak Lambda75871 Alpha 12916 ZetaHinds Crimson Star ∑627 ∑552 ∑559∑572 54 R ∑590 Iota Pi4 Pi5 ∑644 ∑655 RhoDelta 119 ∑718 Rigel476 H3750 Alnilam Phi2 Zeta Sigma Phact Alnitak Gamma32.3 Zeta Mirzam MuAlpha Eta ADS Furud Beta +07 +20.2 +37∑80 Nu1Sirius ∑948 ∑958 ∑1037AC 31 Beta Procyon O∑179 ∑1138 ∑1127 ∑1149Zeta c Beta 3948 ADS HN19 H269 Alpha Kappa Zeta RumkerH4188 h4191 ∑1321 ∑1334 ∑1338 Alpha Kappa ∑1347 Kappa H4903 ∑1224 ∑1223∑1282 ∑1298 Rho ∑1311 24 PhiTania Australis Mu Alpha 45 Delta ∑1355Zeta ∑1351 Alterf Alpha Omega Lambda ADSADS ADS 8119 Nu ADS 8148 83 84 Lambda Beta H4486 ∑1466∑1633 +04 +68.8+05.3 Epsilon M40 ∑1639Alpha Delta Gamma ADS +21 57.2 +03.4 +38.3 +66.013 29.7 ADS 8934 13 32.3 13 Mizar Spica ∑∑123 ∑1755Rigil Kentaurus Pi ∑1864 20.3∑1932 Mu ∑1931 Zeta Alpha q Alpha C1 Izar DunlopH4715 H4753 Iota DeltaDelta Sigma 121 Delta Sigma Rho Epsilon Iota ∑2052Rmk H4853Alpha Eta 75, Rho Zeta AtriaShaula Rasalhague Iota 75’ 40’ 35’40-41 ∑2241 KappaPsi 100H5082 Alpha ∑359 ∑358 Vega∑2375 ∑2379 Beta ∑2404 ∑2420 Delta2 ∑525 Nunki 13 ∑2417 ∑2449 ∑2474+32.6 +50 +45 +35 +10.6 +33 +18.5 +70 +11.8 +19 +08 Delta Epsilon ∑2583 Zeta Chi Altair Eta 57 O∑532 Psi+49 +15.1 29.2Omicron ∑2716 BF h1470 X WZ ∑2675 ∑2637 ∑2644RT Alpha Alpha ∑2671 S763Delta Theta Beta ∑2816 V460 SS RV ∑274212 Xi ∑2758 Epsilon Lambda ∑2840 ∑2841H5334 ∑2873 Eta ∑2863 O∑461Alpha ∑2894 Pi +82+03 +37 Phi Psi3 Dunlop249 Errai Theta 107 ∑3042 Lal192 Sigma ∑3050Star Double star challenge Page One-Year Limited Warranty

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