Orion 100 EQ instruction manual #9862 100mm Equatorial Refracting Telescope, Instruction Manual

Models: 100 EQ

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AstroView 100 EQ™

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Contents

Orion AstroView 100 EQ #9862 100mm Equatorial Refracting TelescopeINSTRUCTION MANUAL Customer SupportFinder scope 2. Assembly Table of Contents1. Parts List 1. Parts list 2. Assembly 3. Getting StartedNylon thumbscrews Tensioner Finder scope bracket Finder scope Focusing lock ringInstalling the Finder Scope 3. Getting StartedFigure 4a Figure 4bFocusing the Telescope 4. Setting up and Using the Equatorial MountFocusing the finder scope Viewing with Eyeglassesscension ight Aaxis Polar AlignmentThe Polar Axis Finder Scope Date circle Ring with engraved time meridian indicator markAligning the Polar Axis Finder Scope Polar scopeTracking Celestial Objects Using the Polar Axis FinderOptional Motor Drive Calibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle Understanding the Setting CirclesFinding Objects With the Setting Circles R.A. 5h 35.4m DecSite Selection 5. Astronomical ObservingCooling Your Telescope Seeing and TransparencyTelescope focal length = Magnification Eyepiece focal length Calculating Magnification Power600mm = 24x 25mm Use of 2 EyepiecesB. The Planets A. The MoonC. The Sun D. Stars7. Photography 6. Terrestrial Observing8. Collimation 9. Care and MaintenanceCleaning Lenses Orion Telescopes & Binoculars 10. SpecificationsOne-Year Limited Warranty Customer Support Help Line 800676-1343 Day or Evening