Orion 9827 instruction manual Orion AstroView 6 EQ

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IN 160 Rev. B 02/09

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Contents Orion AstroView 6 EQ AstroView 6 EQ Parts List Table of ContentsAssembly Installing the Finder Scope Focusing the Telescope Using Your TelescopeInserting the Eyepiece Balancing the TelescopeAligning the Finder Scope Focusing the finder scopeMagnification & Eyepieces 750mm÷25mm=30xPolar Alignment Setting Up and Using the Equatorial MountAligning the Polar Axis Finder Scope Polar Axis Finder ScopeUsing the Polar Axis Finder Calibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle Understanding the Setting CirclesFinding Objects With the Setting Circles Tracking Celestial ObjectsCollimation Cap and Mirror Center Mark Collimation Aligning the MirrorsAligning the Secondary Mirror Aligning the Primary Mirror Astronomical Observing Star-Testing the TelescopeSite Selection Cooling Your TelescopeLet Your Eyes Dark-Adapt Seeing and TransparencyEyepiece Selection What to ExpectBright Planets MoonStars Deep-Sky ObjectsSun AstrophotographyMoon Photography Planetary PhotographyCleaning Lenses Care and MaintenanceCleaning Mirrors Piggybacking PhotographySpecifications One-Year Limited Warranty