Tube rings | Orion 9005, 120ST EQ specification

Tube rings

Objective lens cell

Dew cap/lens shade

Declination lock lever

Large counterweight

Small counterweight

Counterweight lock knobs Counterweight shaft

“Toe saver”

Tripod leg

Accessory tray attachment point

Accessory tray bracket

Accessory tray

Leg lock knob

Figure 1. The AstroView 120ST EQ Refractor

Finder scope

Finder bracket

Focus knob Eyepiece Star diagonal

Right Ascension slow-motion control Declination slow-motion control Right Ascension lock lever Polar axis finder scope

Latitude adjustment T-bolts

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Orion 9005, 120ST EQ instruction manual Tube rings

Contents

Orion Tube rings Table of Contents Parts List Assembly First unthread the two black nylon thumbscrews Balancing the Telescope Polar Alignment Setting Up and Using the Equatorial MountAligning the Finder Scope Polar Axis Finder Scope Aligning the Polar Axis Finder Scope Using the Polar Axis Finder Finding Objects With the Setting Circles Understanding the Setting CirclesCalibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle Tracking Celestial Objects Using Your Telescope- Astronomical Observing Choosing an Observing Site Aiming the Telescope Focusing the TelescopeCooling the Telescope Do You Wear Eyeglasses? Sun How to Find Interesting Celestial ObjectsMoon Astrophotography Terrestrial Viewing Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Optics Piggybacking Photography One-Year Limited Warranty Specifications