Orion 9862 instruction manual Finder scope

Models: 9862

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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.

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Contents

Customer Support 800‑676-1343 #9862100mm Equatorial Refracting TelescopeOrion AstroView 100 EQ E-mail:support@telescope.comFinder scope 1.Parts List Table of Contents2. Assembly Nylon thumbscrews Tensioner Focusing lock ringFinder scope bracket Finder scope Figure 4a 3. Getting StartedInstalling the Finder Scope Figure 4bFocusing the finder scope 4.Setting up and Using the Equatorial MountFocusing the Telescope Viewing with Eyeglassesaxis RightAscension Polar AlignmentThe Polar Axis Finder Scope Aligning the Polar Axis Finder ScopeOptional Motor Drive Using the Polar Axis FinderTracking Celestial Objects Finding Objects With the Setting Circles Understanding the Setting CirclesCalibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle R.A. 5h 35.4m DecCooling Your Telescope 5. Astronomical ObservingSite Selection Seeing and TransparencyEyepiece focal length Calculating Magnification PowerTelescope focal length= Magnification 600mm25mm =C. The Sun A. The MoonB. The Planets D. Stars6. Terrestrial Observing 7. PhotographyCleaning Lenses 9. Care and Maintenance8. Collimation One-YearLimited Warranty 10. SpecificationsOrion Telescopes & Binoculars 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA