Orion® Astro-Binoculars
#51463 15x70 model, #52179 20x70 model, #51464 20x80 model
Tripod mounting post
20x80
Congratulations on your purchase of a pair of quality Orion Astro- Binoculars. The 70mm and 80mm
Please take the time to read this instruction sheet before using your new binoculars.
Using Binoculars with a Photo Tripod
When observing with
The Orion 15x70 and 20x70 binoculars can be attached to a stan- dard photo tripod by means of the included
The 20x80 model features a mounting post (Figure 1) which attaches directly to the
The brace rod allows positioning of the binoculars relative to the tripod mounting post, but also provides additional stability for the binocular barrels. This helps maintain structural rigidity and opti- cal alignment for the larger 80mm lens.
Adjusting the Distance Between Your Eyes (Interpupillary Distance)
Hold each barrel firmly and move them together or apart so the distance between the eyepieces matches the distance between your eyes. When properly adjusted, you should see a single, round field of view when looking through the binoculars. Make this adjustment before you focus the binoculars.
WARNING Never look directly at the Sun through your binoculars without professionally made solar filters, even for an instant, or permanent eye damage could result. Young children should use these binoculars on sunny days only with adult supervision.
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Brace rod
20x70
Tripod Socket
15x70
Figure 1. The 15x70, 20x70, and 20x80
Focusing
The Orion
With both eyes open, sight on a distant object (a tree, building, or star). Now cover the right objective (front) lens with your hand or the cap. Turn the center focusing knob until the image in the left eyepiece is sharp. Now cover the left objective lens and focus the right side by rotating the right eyepiece (do not adjust the cen- ter focusing knob) until the image is sharp. The binocular is now focused for your eyes. Make a note of the diopter setting so you can return to it quickly in the future. With the right eyepiece now set, all focusing is achieved by rotating the center knob.
For astronomical observation, all objects will always appear focused at the infinity focus point. This means you only need to focus the binoculars once per observing session.
Since everyone’s eyes focus images slightly differently, different observers will need to refocus the binoculars for their own vision.
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