Orion 6/6I Catalog ST Stars, Tours of the Best Objects, Starting a Tour, Identify Function

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pare the current brightness of the variable star to other stars around it (whose magnitudes are known and do not change over time).

To select a variable star to observe, press Enter after selecting “VARIABLE” from the Star button choices. The LCD screen will then display the word “VARIABLE” with a flashing three-letter constellation designation after it. Now, select the constellation in which you would like to view a variable star. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the list of constellations. If you are unsure which constellation the three-letter designation repre- sents, refer to Appendix E. Once you have selected the con- stellation, press Enter. A variable star in that constellation will now appear on the LCD screen, along with the guide arrows to lead you to the variable star. The current constellation is shown in the lower left, and the variable star’s name is in the lower right.

Note: Variable stars typically have names like “Eta” (Greek let- ter designation) or a letter designation like “R.” The full names for these variable stars are actually linked to the constellation they reside in. For example, in the constellation Aquila, these stars would be “Eta Aql” and “R Aql.”

For more information about the variable star selected, press the Enter button. (The “M=” refers to the mean magnitude of the variable star.) To go to the next variable star in the select- ed constellation, simply press the up arrow button. The guide arrows will now direct you to the next variable star in the con- stellation. If there are no more variable stars available in that constellation, a variable star from the next constellation (in alphabetical order) will be displayed. To select another constel- lation in which to view a variable star, press the Star button, select “VARIABLE,” and press Enter.

Catalog (ST) Stars

The “ST” catalog contains all of the stars in the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator’s database. This catalog has 837 of the most interesting stars to view in the night sky. The full list of stars appearing in the ST catalog is printed Appendix F. Generally, the best way to use the ST catalog to observe stars is first to peruse Appendix F, and then note the catalog number of the star you wish to observe.

To select an ST catalog star to observe, press Enter after selecting “CATALOG” from the Star button choices. The LCD screen will then display the letter “ST” with three digits blinking after it. Now, input the ST catalog number of the star you wish to observe, and press Enter. If the ST catalog number of the star you wish to view contains three digits, it is not necessary to press Enter after inputting the third digit.

The object’s ST 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 star’s name.

You can get more information on the star selected by pressing the Enter button. The second line of the LCD screen will then cycle information about the object you are viewing, such as its celestial coordinates (R.A. and Dec.), magnitude (brightness), and a brief description.

When you are finished viewing the selected star, you may scroll to another star in the ST catalog by using the arrow buttons, or you can select another ST catalog star to view by pressing the Star button, and pressing Enter once “CATALOG” is selected.

G. Tours of the Best Objects

The IntelliScope controller offers guided tours of the best and brightest celestial objects visible in the sky each month. There are 12 monthly tours, each consisting of 12 preselect- ed objects. The tours are an easy and fun way to locate and observe the finest wonders of the heavens. They are a great place to start for a beginner who is unfamiliar with the night sky, or for a more experienced observer who wants to revisit some old favorites or show friends or family “what’s up” on a given evening.

Starting a Tour

To start an IntelliScope tour, press the Tour button at any time after you have aligned the IntelliScope system. The LCD screen will display “SKY TOUR” and a flashing three-letter des- ignation for the month. Scroll through the months by using the arrow buttons until you reach the present month, then press the Enter button.

The LCD screen will then display the first tour object for the selected month in the lower right of the screen, with the guide arrows in the upper right. Use the guide arrows to point the telescope, and you will soon be observing the first astronomi- cal showpiece of the month.

You can get more information about the current tour object by pressing the Enter button. The second line of the LCD screen will then cycle the following information about the object you are viewing: its celestial co-ordinates (R.A. and Dec.), magni- tude (brightness), size (in arc minutes or seconds), and a brief text description.

When you have finished viewing the first tour object for the selected month, you can continue the tour by pressing the up arrow button to find the next object.You can exit the tour at any time by pressing any one of the other function buttons on the controller.

Since several months’ tour objects are visible in the night sky at one time, feel free to select a month before or after the current month. These tour objects will likely be visible also. Remember, however, that viewing objects below 40˚ or so from the horizon will not give the best view due to atmospheric distortion (and usually light pollution). If you are finding that objects in the selected tour month are too close to the horizon, you should choose a month following the selected month, or you can wait a few hours for the objects to rise higher in the sky!

H. The Identify Function

There may come a time in your observations when you spot an unidentified deep-sky object or star in the eyepiece and want to know what it is. With the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, a simple press of a button will tell you.

Using the ID Button

When you locate an object and center it in the eyepiece, you can identify it by simply pressing the ID button.The LCD screen will display “IDENTIFY” with the word “ANY” flashing. You can

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Contents #9926 / #27126 Orion StarBlast 6/6i IntelliScope ReflectorPage Table of Contents Jam nut for vertical stop bolt Parts ListUnpacking 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 Side of the ring facing outward the opposite side has Into the jack on the right side of the encoder connectorBase where you want the clip to be located On the telescope mounting bracket shaft with the flatAttach the Optical Tube to the Base Final Assembly of Your Telescope StarBlast 6/6iInstall the EZ Finder II Reflex Sight Install the Eyepiece RackPreparing to Use Your Telescope Choosing an Observing Site Replacing the EZ Finder II BatteryObserving With Your Telescope Aligning the EZ FinderWhat to Expect Tracking Celestial ObjectsEyepiece Selection Stars MoonSun PlanetsAlignment Using the IntelliScope Computerized Object LocatorPowering the Controller Setting the Vertical StopJam nut Vertical stop L-bracket Simple Two-Star AlignmentPushbuttons Alignment Error Warp FactorOverview of the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator Locating the Planets Guide ArrowsNew General Catalog Locating Deep-Sky Objects by CatalogMessier Catalog Locating Star Clusters Index CatalogLocating Nebulas Double and Multiple Stars Locating GalaxiesLocating Stars Named StarsStarting a Tour Using the ID ButtonCatalog ST Stars Tours of the Best ObjectsDec. Coordinates Adding User-Defined ObjectsFunction FCN Button Encoder Test Realignment FunctionHidden Functions Altitude and Azimuth TestClock Care and MaintenanceDownload Checksum Rewrite Objects in database Specifications of the StarBlast 6/6iSpecifications of the IntelliScope System Primary Mirror Center Mark Appendix a Collimating the OpticsCollimation Cap Aligning the Secondary Mirror Adjusting the Secondary Mirror’s Rotational PositionPreparing the Telescope for Collimating Aligning the Primary Mirror Adjusting the Secondary Mirror’s TiltStar-Testing the Telescope Appendix C Troubleshooting IntelliScope System Appendix B Cleaning the OpticsWarp numbers larger than Warp factor consistently above ±0.5 but below ±2.0Page Daylight saving time Appendix D Alignment Star Finder ChartsSpic Early August Late JuneEarly July Late JulyLate October EgaEarly September 200 AM Late September 100 AM Early October Early February Late DecemberEarly January Late JanuaryPiscis Austrinus Appendix E Constellation AbbreviationsCanes Venatici Appendix F ST Catalog Rumker ∑80 ∑79 ∑88 ∑90 Zeta Eta∑113 Psi UV p Nu Phi ∑162 ∑174 ∑163 Baten Kaitos ∑178 ∑180Epsilon Omicron3506 Theta12916 Zeta Zaurak Lambda75871 Alpha 26 03∑644 ∑655 Rho ∑552 ∑559∑572 54 R ∑590 Iota Pi4 Pi5 Hinds Crimson Star ∑627Alnilam Phi2 Zeta Sigma Phact Alnitak Gamma Rigel476 H3750 Delta 119 ∑718+07 +20.2 +37 Zeta Mirzam MuAlpha Eta ADS Furud Beta 32.3∑1037 Nu1Sirius ∑948 ∑958 ∑803948 ADS HN19 H269 Alpha Kappa Zeta Rumker Procyon O∑179 ∑1138 ∑1127 ∑1149Zeta c Beta AC 31 Beta24 Phi H4903 ∑1224 ∑1223∑1282 ∑1298 Rho ∑1311 H4188 h4191 ∑1321 ∑1334 ∑1338 Alpha Kappa ∑1347 KappaAlpha Omega Lambda ADS ∑1355Zeta ∑1351 Alterf Tania Australis Mu Alpha 45 Delta+04 +68.8 ∑1466∑1633 ADS ADS 8119 Nu ADS 8148 83 84 Lambda Beta H4486+21 57.2 +03.4 +38.3 +66.0 Epsilon M40 ∑1639Alpha Delta Gamma ADS +05.320.3 Mizar Spica ∑∑123 ∑1755Rigil Kentaurus Pi ∑1864 13 29.7 ADS 8934 13 32.3 13H4753 Iota Delta Zeta Alpha q Alpha C1 Izar DunlopH4715 ∑1932 Mu ∑1931H4853 Delta Sigma Rho Epsilon Iota ∑2052Rmk Delta Sigma 12175’ 40’ 35’ Zeta AtriaShaula Rasalhague Iota Alpha Eta 75, Rho100 ∑2241 KappaPsi 40-41∑2449 ∑2474 Alpha ∑359 ∑358 Vega∑2375 ∑2379 Beta ∑2404 ∑2420 Delta2 ∑525 Nunki 13 ∑2417 H508229.2 Delta Epsilon ∑2583 Zeta Chi Altair Eta 57 O∑532 Psi+49 +15.1 +32.6 +50 +45 +35 +10.6 +33 +18.5 +70 +11.8 +19 +08S763 BF h1470 X WZ ∑2675 ∑2637 ∑2644RT Alpha Alpha ∑2671 Omicron ∑2716Epsilon Lambda ∑2840 ∑2841 ∑274212 Xi ∑2758 Delta Theta Beta ∑2816 V460 SS RV+82 ∑2873 Eta ∑2863 O∑461Alpha ∑2894 Pi H5334Star Double star challenge Phi Psi3 Dunlop249 Errai Theta 107 ∑3042 Lal192 Sigma ∑3050+03 +37 Page One-Year Limited Warranty

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