Orion 9005, 120ST EQ instruction manual Tube rings

Models: 120ST EQ 9005

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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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Contents

120ST EQ OrionAstroView #9005 Equatorial Refracting TelescopeTube rings Table of Contents 1. Parts List2. Assembly on the worm gear shaft. Then tighten the screw 3. Balancing the Telescope Right 5. Setting Up and Using the Equatorial Mount4. Aligning the Finder Scope Aligning the Polar Axis Finder Scope Azimuth fine adjustment knobs Tripod attachment knobThe Polar Axis Finder Scope Little Dipper in Ursa MinorUsing the Polar Axis Finder Finding Objects With the Setting Circles Understanding the Setting CirclesCalibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle Tracking Celestial Objects6. Using Your Telescope- Astronomical Observing a.b c.dCooling the Telescope A. The Moon How to Find Interesting Celestial ObjectsNote About Chromatic Abberation B. The SunD. Stars 7. AstrophotographyC. The Planets E. Deep-Sky ObjectsCleaning the Optics 9. Care and Maintenance8. Terrestrial Viewing “Piggybacking Photography”One-Year Limited Warranty 10. SpecificationsCustomer Support Help Line 800 676-1343 Day or Evening Orion Telescopes & Binoculars