Orion instruction manual Orion StarBlast 4.5 EQ

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IN 260 Rev. B 01/09

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Contents #9798 Equatorial Newtonian Reflector Telescope Orion StarBlast 4.5 EQDeclination lock knob Declination setting circle Parts List Table of ContentsAssembly UnpackingBalancing the Telescope Getting Started4a.4b 4c.4d Focusing the TelescopeDo You Wear Eyeglasses? Setting Up and Using the Equatorial MountOperating the EZ Finder II Reflex Sight Aligning the EZ Finder II Reflex SightTo polar align the StarBlast 4.5 EQ Polar AlignmentUse of the R.A. and Dec. Slow-Motion Control Cables Tracking Celestial ObjectsCalibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle Understanding the Setting CirclesFinding Objects with the Setting Circles Confused About Pointing the Telescope?Collimating the Optics Aligning the Secondary Mirror Collimating Cap and Primary Mirror Center MarkAstronomical Observing Star-Testing the TelescopeAligning the Primary Mirror Choosing an Observing SiteLet Your Eyes Dark-Adapt Cooling the TelescopeEyepiece Selection What to ExpectCare and Maintenance Specifications One-Year Limited Warranty