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Orion 102mm EQ D. The Stars, E. Deep-Sky Objects, How to Find Deep-Sky Objects Star Hopping

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Orion 102mm EQ instruction manual D. The Stars, E. Deep-Sky Objects, How to Find Deep-Sky Objects Star Hopping

Contents

#9824 Equatorial Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope Customer SupportE-mail support@telescope.com Orion StarMax 102mm EQ Finder scope Finder scope bracket Eyepiece Star diagonal Table of Contents 2. Parts List1. Unpacking 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 circle 4. Getting Started Spring-loaded tensionerEyepiece end of finder scope Alignment thumb screws O-ring Balancing the Telescope Focusing the Telescope Do You Wear Eyeglasses?Aligning the Finder Scope 5. Setting Up and Using the Equatorial Mount Objective lensAlignment Focus Understanding the Setting Circles Calibrating the Right Ascension Setting CircleUse of the R.A. and Dec. Slow-Motion Control Cables Tracking Celestial Objects Dec. 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 Circles 6. Using Your Telescope- Astronomical Observing a.b c.dChoosing an Observing Site “Seeing” and Transparency A. The Moon B. The SunC. The Planets Magnification = focal length of telescope ÷ focal length of eyepiece D. The Stars How to Find Deep-Sky Objects Star HoppingE. Deep-Sky Objects 9. Care and Maintenance 7. Terrestrial Viewing8. Photography Cleaning the Tube 10. Specifications Page Orion Telescopes & Binoculars Post Office Box 1815, Santa Cruz, CAOne-Year Limited Warranty Customer Support Help Line 800676-1343 Day or Evening Collimating Orion StarMax and Apex Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescopes Star-Testing the TelescopeCollimating the StarMax/Apex Figure 2a If the alignment screw is a large screw If the alignment screw is a small screwFinishing Collimation