Orion #27189 XT12I Specifications, SkyQuest XT6i IntelliScope, SkyQuest XT8i IntelliScope

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8. Specifications

SkyQuest XT6i IntelliScope

Primary mirror: 150mm diameter, parabolic, center marked

Primary mirror material: Low thermal expansion optical glass

Mirror coatings: Enhanced-reflectivity (94%) aluminum, SiO2 overcoat

Secondary mirror minor axis: 34.5mm

Focal length: 1200mm

Focal ratio: f/8.0

Focuser: Rack-and-pinion, accepts 1.25" eyepieces

Altitude bearing diameter: 5.75"

Optical tube material: Rolled steel

Azimuth pad material: Teflon

Altitude bearing material: UHMW polyethylene

Eyepieces: 25mm & 10mm Sirius Plössl, multi-coated, 1.25"

Eyepiece magnification: 48x and 120x

Finder scope: 6x30mm, right-angle correct-image, 7° field of view

Eyepiece rack: Holds three 1.25" eyepieces

Optical tube weight: 13.5 lbs.

Base weight: 20.9 lbs.

Tube length: 45.5"

Tube outer diameter: 7.25"

SkyQuest XT8i IntelliScope

Primary mirror: 203mm diameter, parabolic, center marked

Primary mirror material: Low thermal expansion optical glass

Mirror coatings: Enhanced-reflectivity (94%) aluminum, SiO2 overcoat

Minor axis of secondary mirror: 47mm

Focal length: 1200mm

Focal ratio: f/5.9

Focuser: Crayford, accepts 2" and 1.25" eyepieces with included adapter

Altitude bearing diameter: 5.75"

Optical tube material: Rolled steel

Azimuth pad material: Teflon

Altitude bearing material: UHMW polyethylene

Eyepieces: 25mm & 10mm Sirius Plössl, multi-coated, 1.25"

Eyepiece magnifications: 48x and 120x

Finder scope: 9x50mm, right-angle correct-image, 5° field of view

Eyepiece rack: Holds three 1.25" eyepieces and one 2" eyepiece

Optical tube weight: 20.3 lbs.

Base weight: 21.3 lbs.

Tube length: 46.5"

Tube outer diameter: 9.25"

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Contents Orion SkyQuest XTi SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope Table of Contents Parts List UnpackingAssembly of the Optical Tube XT12i only AssemblyBox #3 XT12i only Primary mirror and cell Page Assembly of the Dobsonian Base Loosely attach the front brace B to the two side panelsCorrect Tension pads Installing the CorrecTension Friction Optimization System Installing the Vertical StopInstalling the Eyepiece Rack Placing the Optical Tube on the Dobsonian BaseAltitude Bearings Bearing cylinders Installing the Finder Scope Inserting an EyepieceSetting the Altitude Tension Level Using Your TelescopeAltitude and Azimuth Motion Viewing with Eyeglasses Focusing the TelescopeFocusing the Finder Scope Aligning the Finder ScopeUse of 2-Inch Eyepieces XT8i, XT10i, and XT12i only Aiming/Pointing the TelescopeMagnification Tube BalancePage Alignment Collimation of the Optical System Collimation Cap and Mirror Center MarkPreparing the Telescope for Collimation Adjusting the Primary MirrorAligning the Secondary Mirror Astronomical Observing Star-Testing the TelescopeSelecting an Observing Site Let Your Eyes Dark-Adapt Seeing and TransparencyCooling the Telescope Eyepiece SelectionPlanets MoonSun StarsIntelliScope Computerized Object Location Cleaning Eyepiece Lenses Care and MaintenanceCleaning Mirrors SkyQuest XT6i IntelliScope SpecificationsSkyQuest XT8i IntelliScope SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope SkyQuest XT12i IntelliScopeOne-Year Limited Warranty