Orion 9826 instruction manual Specifications, Cleaning Lenses

Cleaning Lenses

Any quality optical lens cleaning tissue and optical lens clean- ing fluid specifically designed for multi-coated optics can be used to clean the StarMax’s front meniscus lens or exposed lenses of your eyepieces or finder scope. Never use regular glass cleaner or cleaning fluid designed for eyeglasses. Before cleaning with fluid and tissue, however, blow any loose parti- cles off the lens with a blower bulb or compressed air. Then apply some cleaning fluid to a tissue, never directly on the optics. Wipe the lens gently in a circular motion, then remove any excess fluid with a fresh lens tissue. Oily fingerprints and smudges may be removed using this method. Use caution; rubbing too hard may scratch the lens. For the large surface of the meniscus lens, clean only a small area at a time, using a fresh lens tissue on each area. Never reuse tissues.

10. Specifications

Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain

Aperture: 127mm

Effective focal length: 1540mm

Focal ratio: f/12.1

Central obstruction diameter: 39mm

Primary mirror coating: Aluminum with overcoat

Meniscus lens coating: Anti-reflection multi-coatings on both sides of lens

Eyepiece adapter: Accepts 1.25” accessories, camera T-threads

Eyepiece: 25mm Sirius Plössl, fully coated with multi- coatings, 1.25” format

Magnification with supplied eyepiece: 62x

Actual field of view with supplied eyepiece: 0.77°

Diagonal: 90° mirror star diagonal, 1.25” format

Near focus (with supplied eyepiece & diagonal): 27 feet

Finder scope: 6x magnification, 26mm aperture, correct- image, achromatic, 6.3° field

Finder scope bracket: Dovetail mounting, spring-loaded X-Y alignment

Optical tube mounting plate: Fits standard photo-style tripods and EQ-3 equatorial mount

Mount: EQ-3, German-type equatorial

Slow-motion controls: R.A. and Dec. axes

Setting Circles: R.A. scaled in 10 minute increments, Dec. scaled in 2° increments

Counterweights: 4.0 lbs and 7.5 lbs

Tripod: Adjustable-height aluminum legs, accessory tray included

Case: Deluxe carry case for optical tube included, padded case for EQ-3 mount optional

Motor drives: Optional

Weight: 36.6 lbs (tube 8.6 lbs, mount 28.lbs)

One-Year Limited Warranty

This Orion StarMax 127mm EQ™ is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned postage paid to: Orion Warranty Repair, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076. If the product is not registered, proof of purchase (such as a copy of the original invoice) is required.

This warranty does not apply if, in Orion’s judgment, the instrument has been abused, mishandled, or modified, nor does it apply to normal wear and tear. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. For further warranty service information, con- tact: Customer Service Department, Orion Telescopes & Binoculars, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076; (800) 676-1343.

Orion Telescopes & Binoculars

89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076

Customer Support Help Line (800) 676-1343 • Day or Evening

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