Orion 9824 instruction manual Orion StarMax 102mm EQ

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Orion®

StarMax 102mm EQ

#9824 Equatorial Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

 

 

 

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Contents Orion StarMax 102mm EQ StarMax 102mm EQ Parts Diagram Parts List Table of ContentsUnpacking Equatorial mount. Front view AssemblyBalancing the Telescope Getting StartedAligning the Finder Scope Do You Wear Eyeglasses?Focusing the Finder Scope Setting Up and Using the Equatorial MountPolar Alignment Calibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle Understanding the Setting CirclesUse of the R.A. and Dec. Slow-Motion Control Cables Tracking Celestial ObjectsConfused About Pointing the Telescope? Using Your Telescope- Astronomical Observing Rotating the Diagonal 1300mm ÷ 25mm =Objects to Observe Deep-Sky Objects How to Find Deep-Sky Objects Star HoppingTerrestrial Viewing Care and MaintenancePhotography Specifications Page One-Year Limited Warranty