Finder scope

Tube mounting rings

Finder scope bracket

Objective lens

Eyepiece

Star diagonal

Tube ring

Focus knob

attachment knobs

Declination slow-motion control cable

Counterweight shaft

Right Ascension (R.A.)

Counterweight

slow-motion control cable

Counterweight lock knob

Polar axis finder scope

“Toe saver”

Latitude scale

Tripod leg

Latitude adjustment T-bolts

Accessory tray bracket

Accessory tray

Leg lock knob

Figure 1. The AstroView 100 EQ Reflector.

Image 2

Contents

Orion AstroView 100 EQ Finder scope Parts List Table of ContentsAssembly 6x30 finder scope Inserting the Eyepiece Installing the Finder ScopeGetting Started Balancing the Telescope Focusing the finder scope Setting up and Using the Equatorial MountFocusing the Telescope Viewing with Eyeglasses Right Polar Alignment Polar Axis Finder Scope Aligning the Polar Axis Finder Scope Optional Motor Drive Using the Polar Axis FinderTracking Celestial Objects Finding Objects With the Setting Circles Understanding the Setting CirclesCalibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle H 35.4m Dec. -5 Cooling Your Telescope Astronomical ObservingSite Selection Seeing and Transparency Use of 2 Eyepieces Calculating Magnification Power600mm25mm = What to Expect Finding Deep-Sky Objects Starhopping Terrestrial Observing Photography Collimation Care and MaintenanceCleaning Lenses One-Year Limited Warranty Specifications