Orion #27182 XT6I, #27183 XT8I, #27189 XT12I, #27184 XT10I instruction manual Orion SkyQuest XTi

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instruction Manual
Orion SkyQuest™ XTi
IntelliScope Dobsonian
Telescopes
#27182 XT6i, #27183 XT8i, #27184 XT10i, #27189 XT12i
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	IN 226 Rev. I 08/11

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Contents Orion SkyQuest XTi SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope Unpacking Table of Contents Parts ListAssembly of the Optical Tube XT12i only AssemblyBox #3 XT12i only Primary mirror and cell Page Loosely attach the front brace B to the two side panels Assembly of the Dobsonian BaseCorrect Tension pads Installing the Eyepiece Rack Installing the Vertical StopInstalling the CorrecTension Friction Optimization System Placing the Optical Tube on the Dobsonian BaseAltitude Bearings Bearing cylinders Inserting an Eyepiece Installing the Finder ScopeSetting the Altitude Tension Level Using Your TelescopeAltitude and Azimuth Motion Focusing the Finder Scope Focusing the TelescopeViewing with Eyeglasses Aligning the Finder ScopeMagnification Aiming/Pointing the TelescopeUse of 2-Inch Eyepieces XT8i, XT10i, and XT12i only Tube BalancePage Collimation Cap and Mirror Center Mark Alignment Collimation of the Optical SystemPreparing the Telescope for Collimation Adjusting the Primary MirrorAligning the Secondary Mirror Astronomical Observing Star-Testing the TelescopeSelecting an Observing Site Cooling the Telescope Seeing and TransparencyLet Your Eyes Dark-Adapt Eyepiece SelectionSun MoonPlanets StarsIntelliScope Computerized Object Location Cleaning Eyepiece Lenses Care and MaintenanceCleaning Mirrors SkyQuest XT6i IntelliScope SpecificationsSkyQuest XT8i IntelliScope SkyQuest XT12i IntelliScope SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScopeOne-Year Limited Warranty