Orion 102mm EQ If the alignment screw is a large screw, If the alignment screw is a small screw

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If the alignment screw is a large screw

Figure 4a

Figure 4b

Figure 4c

Figure 4d

Figure 4a: Using the 3mm

Figure 4b: Now, with the

Allen wrench, turn the large

2mm Allen wrench, turn the

screw clockwise a small

two adjacent small screws

amount, no more than 1/4 of

counterclockwise no more

a turn. (Note, actual selected

than 1/4 turn.

alignment screw will vary.)

 

If the alignment screw is a large screw

First, using the 3mm Allen wrench, turn the large screw clock- wise a small amount, no more than a 1/4 turn. (Figure 4a)

Now, with the 2mm Allen wrench turn the two adjacent small screws (Figure 4b) counterclockwise no more than 1/4 turn.

Locate the small screw that is 180° opposite the first screw (Figure 4c) and turn it clockwise no more than 1/4 turn.

Figure 4c: Turn the small

 

Figure 4d: Turn the two

screw that is 180° opposite

 

large screws adjacent to the

the first screw clockwise no

 

small screw counterclockwise

more than 1/4 turn.

 

no more than 1/4 turn.

 

 

 

Turn the two large screws adjacent to the small screw (Figure 4d) counterclockwise no more than 1/4 turn.

Repeat the above steps until the front opening is centered in the direction you wanted it to go. You may need to repeat this (or the small screw adjustment process) with other screws in order to align it in other directions.

Figure 5a

Figure 5b

Figure 5c

Figure 5d

Figure 5a: Using the 2mm Allen wrench, turn the large screw counterclockwise a small amount, no more than 1/4 of a turn. (Note: Actual selected alignment screw will vary.)

Figure 5b: Now, with the 3mm Allen wrench turn the two adjacent large screws clockwise no more than 1/4 turn.

Figure 5c: Turn the large screw that is 180° opposite the first screw counterclockwise no more than 1/4 turn.

Figure 5d: Turn the two large screws adjacent to the small screw clockwise no more than 1/4 turn.

If the alignment screw is a small screw

First, using the 2mm Allen wrench, turn the small screw counterclockwise a small amount, no more than a 1/4 turn. (Figure 5a)

Now, with the 3mm Allen wrench, turn the two adjacent large screws (Figure 5b) clockwise no more than 1/4 turn.

Locate the large screw that is 180° opposite the first screw (Figure 5c) and turn it counterclockwise no more than 1/4 turn.

Turn the two small screws adjacent to the large screw (Figure 5d) clockwise no more than 1/4 turn.

Repeat the above steps until the front opening is centered in the direction you wanted it to go. You may need to repeat this (or the large screw adjustment process) with other screws in order to align it in other directions.

Repeat these two procedures as needed until the view through the scope resembles Figure 2b.

Finishing Collimation

Once you have finished adjusting your telescope, you will need to perform another star test (described earlier) to check the collimation. If your telescope appears collimated after star testing, it should not need adjustment again unless it is roughly handled.

If you have gone through this process and your telescope is still out of collimation, please contact Orion customer sup- port.You may need to return the telescope for repair (covered on warranty for 1 year after purchase).

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Contents Orion StarMax 102mm EQ #9824 Equatorial Maksutov-Cassegrain TelescopeCustomer Support E-mail support@telescope.comFinder scope Finder scope bracket Eyepiece Star diagonal 2. Parts List Table of Contents1. Unpacking R.A. setting circle lock thumbscrew R.A. setting circle 3. AssemblyDec. slow-motion control cable Dec. setting circle Latitude adjustment t-bolt Latitude lock t-bolt Azimuth lock knobBalancing the Telescope 4. Getting StartedSpring-loaded tensioner Eyepiece end of finder scope Alignment thumb screws O-ringDo You Wear Eyeglasses? Focusing the TelescopeAligning the Finder Scope Focus 5. Setting Up and Using the Equatorial MountObjective lens AlignmentTracking Celestial Objects Understanding the Setting CirclesCalibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle Use of the R.A. and Dec. Slow-Motion Control CablesFinding Objects With the Setting Circles Dec. coordinate indicator arrow Celestial equator Dec. =Use these numbers on the R.A. setting circle Northern Hemisphere Plastic R.A. gear cover R.A. coordinate indicator arrow“Seeing” and Transparency 6. Using Your Telescope- Astronomical Observinga.b c.d Choosing an Observing SiteMagnification = focal length of telescope ÷ focal length of eyepiece A. The MoonB. The Sun C. The PlanetsHow to Find Deep-Sky Objects Star Hopping D. The StarsE. Deep-Sky Objects Cleaning the Tube 9. Care and Maintenance7. Terrestrial Viewing 8. Photography10. Specifications Page Customer Support Help Line 800676-1343 Day or Evening Orion Telescopes & BinocularsPost Office Box 1815, Santa Cruz, CA One-Year Limited WarrantyStar-Testing the Telescope Collimating Orion StarMax and Apex Maksutov-Cassegrain TelescopesCollimating the StarMax/Apex Figure 2a If the alignment screw is a small screw If the alignment screw is a large screwFinishing Collimation