Orion 102mm EQ Use of the R.A. and Dec. Slow-Motion Control Cables, Tracking Celestial Objects

Contents #9824 Equatorial Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope Customer SupportE-mail support@telescope.com Orion StarMax 102mm EQFinder scope Finder scope bracket Eyepiece Star diagonal 1. Unpacking Table of Contents2. Parts List 3. Assembly Dec. slow-motion control cable Dec. setting circleLatitude adjustment t-bolt Latitude lock t-bolt Azimuth lock knob R.A. setting circle lock thumbscrew R.A. setting circle4. Getting Started Spring-loaded tensionerEyepiece end of finder scope Alignment thumb screws O-ring Balancing the TelescopeAligning the Finder Scope Focusing the TelescopeDo You Wear Eyeglasses? 5. Setting Up and Using the Equatorial Mount Objective lensAlignment FocusUnderstanding the Setting Circles Calibrating the Right Ascension Setting CircleUse of the R.A. and Dec. Slow-Motion Control Cables Tracking Celestial ObjectsDec. coordinate indicator arrow Celestial equator Dec. = Use these numbers on the R.A. setting circle Northern HemispherePlastic R.A. gear cover R.A. coordinate indicator arrow Finding Objects With the Setting Circles6. Using Your Telescope- Astronomical Observing a.b c.dChoosing an Observing Site “Seeing” and TransparencyA. The Moon B. The SunC. The Planets Magnification = focal length of telescope ÷ focal length of eyepieceE. Deep-Sky Objects D. The StarsHow to Find Deep-Sky Objects Star Hopping 9. Care and Maintenance 7. Terrestrial Viewing8. Photography Cleaning the Tube10. Specifications Page Orion Telescopes & Binoculars Post Office Box 1815, Santa Cruz, CAOne-Year Limited Warranty Customer Support Help Line 800676-1343 Day or EveningCollimating the StarMax/Apex Collimating Orion StarMax and Apex Maksutov-Cassegrain TelescopesStar-Testing the Telescope Figure 2a Finishing Collimation If the alignment screw is a large screwIf the alignment screw is a small screw