Orion 6/6I instruction manual Table of Contents

Congratulations on your purchase of an Orion StarBlast­ 6/6i IntelliScope Reflector telescope! It is a versatile and compact astronomical instrument designed to provide wondrous views of celestial objects while offering unprecedented ease of use.

These instructions apply to both the StarBlast 6 (#9926, without IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator) and the StarBlast 6i (#27126), which includes the IntelliScope system. If you purchased the StarBlast 6 (#9926), you may always add the IntelliScope system (#27926) later to enjoy full digital object location capability.

NOTE: The original model of the StarBlast 6 (#9964) is not compatible with the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator.

If you purchased the #9926 StarBlast 6, you will enjoy breath- taking views of the Moon, planets, and even deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula. The telescope’s precision Newtonian optics; portable, user-friendly design; and complement of out- standing features and accessories will make stargazing easy and fun for the whole family.

If you purchased the #27126 StarBlast 6i IntelliScope, viewing the night sky will be even easier, as you will have the ability to pinpoint and view thousands of celestial objects with the push of a button. Searching for objects will not be necessary because the IntelliScope’s high-resolution digital encoders will find them for you, in seconds!

Either way, we hope you enjoy your journey through the universe!­

These instructions will help you set up and use your StarBlast 6/6i telescope, please read them thoroughly.

Warning: Never look at the sun with your telescope (or even with just your eyes) without a professionally made solar filter. Permanent eye damage or blindness could result. Young children should use this telescope only with adult ­supervision.

Avoid using the type of solar filter that screws into an eyepiece. They are susceptible to cracking under the intense heat that builds up near the focus point, and could cause severe retinal damage. Use only the type of solar filter that covers the front of the telescope. Also, be sure to leave the cover caps on the finder scope when solar observing. Better yet, remove the finder scope altogether when viewing the sun.

Table of Contents

1. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3. Assembly of #9926 StarBlast 6

(without IntelliScope system) . . . . . . . . . 6

4.Assembly of #27126

StarBlast 6i IntelliScope . . . . . . . . . 6

5.Final Assembly of Your Telescope

(StarBlast 6/6i) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

6.Preparing to Use Your Telescope . . . . . 12

7.Observing With Your Telescope . . . . . 13

8.Using the IntelliScope Computerized

Object Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

A.Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

B.Overview of the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator . . . . 18

C.Locating the Planets . . . . . . . . 19

D.Locating Deep-Sky Objects

by Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

E.Locating Deep Sky Objects

by Object Type . . . . . . . . . . 21 F. Locating Stars . . . . . . . . . . 22 G. Tours of the Best Objects . . . . . . 23 H. The Identify Function . . . . . . . . 23

I.Adding User-Defined Objects . . . . 24

J.The Function (FCN) Button . . . . . 24

K.The “Hidden” Functions . . . . . . . 25

9.Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 26

10.Specifications of the StarBlast 6/6i . . . . 27

11.Specifications of the IntelliScope System . 27 Appendix A: Collimating the Optics . . . . . 28 Appendix B: Cleaning the Optics . . . . . . 31

Appendix C: Troubleshooting the

IntelliScope System . . . . . . . . . . 31 Appendix D: Alignment Star Finder Charts . . 34 Appendix E: Constellation Abbreviations . . . 38 Appendix F: ST Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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