Orion SkyQuest XT12 Classic | Orion 9966 instruction

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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IN 256 Rev. A 08/05

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Contents

#9966 Dobsonian Reflecting Telescope Orion SkyQuest XT12 Classic Left side panel Parts List Table of ContentsUnpacking Assembly of the Optical Tube AssemblyBox #3 Primary Mirror and Cell Locate the area of tube that is bulging out Assembly of the Dobsonian base Installing the Eyepiece Rack Tighten the six side screws installed earlier Placing the Optical Tube on the Dobsonian Base Installing the CorrecTension XT Friction Optimization System Installing the Finder Scope Using Your TelescopeInserting an Eyepiece Altitude and Azimuth Focusing the TelescopeViewing with Eyeglasses Aligning the Finder Scope Aiming/Pointing the Telescope Focusing the Finder ScopeMagnification 1500mm 25mm Transporting the Telescope Collimation Aligning The MirrorsCollimation Cap and Mirror Center Mark Aligning the Secondary Mirror Adjusting the Primary Mirror Astronomical Observing Star-Testing the TelescopeSite Selection Seeing and Transparency Let Your Eyes Dark-Adapt Cooling the TelescopeTracking Celestial Objects Eyepiece Selection Astronomical Objects Use of 2 EyepiecesMoon Sun Deep-Sky Objects How to Find Deep-sky Objects Starhopping Specifications Care and MaintenanceCleaning Lenses Cleaning MirrorsPage Page One-Year Limited Warranty