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Specs
Install
Warranty
Assembly
Adjusting the Primary Mirror
How to
Star-Testing the Telescope
Using Your Telescope
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Contents
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#9966 Dobsonian Reflecting Telescope
Orion SkyQuest XT12 Classic
Customer Support
Secondary mirror holder with 4-vane spider not visible
Care and maintenance
Table of Contents
Parts List
1. Unpacking
Assembly of the Optical Tube
2. Assembly
Box #3 Primary Mirror and Cell
Assembly of the Dobsonian base
Installing the Eyepiece Rack
Placing the Optical Tube on the Dobsonian Base
Installing the CorrecTension XT Friction Optimization System
Installing the Finder Scope
3. Using Your Telescope
Inserting an Eyepiece
Aligning the Finder Scope
Focusing the Telescope
Altitude and Azimuth
Viewing with Eyeglasses
Telescope Focal Length mm = Magnification Eyepiece Focal Length mm
Focusing the Finder Scope
Aiming/Pointing the Telescope
Magnification
Transporting the Telescope
4. Collimation Aligning The Mirrors
The Collimation Cap and Mirror Center Mark
Aligning the Secondary Mirror
Adjusting the Primary Mirror
Site Selection
5. Astronomical Observing
Star-Testing the Telescope
Note About the Collimatable 2 Focuser
Eyepiece Selection
Cooling the Telescope
Let Your Eyes Dark-Adapt
Tracking Celestial Objects
B. The Sun
Use of 2 Eyepieces
Astronomical Objects
A. The Moon
E. Deep-Sky Objects
How to Find Deep-sky Objects Starhopping
Note About Astrophotography
Cleaning Mirrors
6. Care and Maintenance
7. Specifications
Cleaning Lenses
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