Orion 9851 instruction manual Orion SpaceProbe

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instruction Manual
Orion SpaceProbe™
	130mm EQ
#9851	Equatorial Newtonian Reflector Telescope
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		IN 186 Rev. B 02/09

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Contents Orion SpaceProbe SpaceProbe 130 EQ parts diagram Parts List Table of ContentsAssembly UnpackingSlow‑motion control cable Balancing the Telescope Getting StartedFocusing the Telescope Focusing the Finder Scope Setting Up and Using the Equatorial MountDo You Wear Eyeglasses? Aligning the Finder ScopeUse of the R.A. and Dec Slow-Motion Control Cables Polar AlignmentTracking Celestial Objects Calibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle Understanding the Setting CirclesFinding Objects With the Setting Circles Optional Motor Drives for Automatic TrackingCollimation Cap and Mirror Center Mark Collimating the Optics Aligning the MirrorsAligning the Secondary Mirror Drawtube Reflection of primary mirror clip Adjusting the Primary MirrorStar-Testing the Telescope Using Your Telescope- Astronomical ObservingChoosing an Observing Site Seeing and TransparencyCalculating the Magnification Let Your Eyes Dark-Adapt900mm ÷ 25mm = Eyepiece SelectionSun How to Find Deep-Sky Objects Star HoppingPlanets StarsCleaning Lenses Care and MaintenanceCleaning Mirrors Specifications One-Year Limited Warranty

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