Orion 9843 instruction manual EZ Finder EZ Finder II bracket

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EZ Finder II

EZ Finder II bracket

Declination slow-motion control cable

Declination lock knob

Declination setting circle

Counterweight shaft

Counterweight

Counterweight lock knob

Right Ascension lock knob (not shown)

Leg lock knob

Figure 1. The SpaceProbe 3 EQ.

Eyepiece

Focuser

Optical tube assembly

Right Ascension settingcircle

Right Ascension slow- motion control cable

Latitude adjustment T-bolt

Tripod leg

Accessory tray bracket

Accessory tray

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Contents Orion SpaceProbe 3 EQ EZ Finder EZ Finder II bracket Assembly Table of ContentsParts List UnpackingGetting Started Balancing the TelescopeOperating the EZ Finder II reflex finder Focusing the TelescopeDo You Wear Eyeglasses? Polar Alignment Setting up and Using the Equatorial MountAligning the EZ Finder Finding Objects With the Setting Circles Understanding the Setting CirclesCalibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle Use of the R.A. and Dec Slow-Motion Control CablesChoosing an Observing Site Using Your TelescopeConfused About Pointing the Telescope? Seeing and TransparencyEyepiece Selection Cooling the TelescopeLet Your Eyes Dark-Adapt 700mm ÷ 25mm =Care and Maintenance Objects to ObserveCollimation Cap and Mirror Center Mark SpecificationsAppendix a Collimation- Aligning the Mirrors Aligning the Secondary‑MirrorTelescope Star-TestingAdjusting the Primary MirrorCleaning Mirrors Appendix B Cleaning the OpticsCleaning Lenses Out of collimation Collimated One-Year Limited Warranty