To point the telescope to the east or west, or in other direc- tions, you rotate the telescope on its R.A. and Dec. axes. Depending on the altitude of the object you want to observe, the counterweight shaft will be oriented somewhere between vertical and horizontal.
Figure 6 illustrates how the telescope will look pointed at the four cardinal directions - north, south, east, and west
The key things to remember when pointing the telescope is that
a)you only move it in R.A. and Dec., not in azimuth or latitude (altitude), and b) the counterweight and shaft will not always appear as it does in Figure 1. In fact, it almost never will!
6. Specifications
Mount:
Tripod: Aluminum
Height: 38” to 58”
Weight: 17 lbs
Counterweight: 5 lb. supplied
Maximum loading weight: About 10 lbs
Setting circles: RA scaled in 10 min. increments, Dec scaled in 1° increments, for N or S Hemisphere
Polar axis latitude adjustment: 5° to 75°
6a | 6b |
6c 6c
Figure 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D: This illustration shows the
telescope pointed in the four cardinal directions: (a) north, (b) south, (c) east, (d) west. Note that the tripod and mount have not been moved; only the telescope tube has been moved on the R.A. and Dec. axes.
One-Year Limited Warranty
This Orion Product 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)
Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
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