SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope | Orion #9950, XT6, #9816, #9918, XT10

Secondary mirror holder with 4-vane spider (not visible)

Finder scope

Finder scope bracket

Eyepiece

Focuser

Navigation knob

Optical tube

Tensioning knob

IntelliScope Controller

Port modular jack

Retaining knob (opposite side)

Computerized Object Locator (optional)

Front brace
Handle		Left side panel
Top baseplate		Foot (3)
Top baseplate
Ground baseplate
Ground baseplate

	Figure 1. The SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope

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Contents

XT6, XT8, XT10 #9816, #9918, #9950 SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope Unpacking Table of ContentsParts List Assembly Assembly of the Dobsonian Base Installing the Vertical Stop Correct Tension pads Placing the Optical Tube on the Dobsonian Base Installing the Eyepiece RackInstalling the CorrecTension Friction Optimization System Installing the Finder Scope 9x50 finder scope and bracket 6x30 for the XT6 Altitude and Azimuth Motion Using Your TelescopeInserting an Eyepiece Viewing with Eyeglasses Setting the Altitude Tension LevelFocusing the Telescope Aligning the Finder Scope Magnification Focusing the Finder ScopeAiming/Pointing the Telescope 1200 mm = 25 mm Tube Balance 1200 mm = 10 mmUse of 2-Inch Eyepieces XT8 and XT10 only Carrying the Telescope Alignment Collimation of the Optical System Collimation Cap and Mirror Center Mark Preparing the Telescope for Collimation Aligning the Secondary Mirror Adjusting the Primary Mirror Star-Testing the Telescope Seeing and Transparency Astronomical ObservingSelecting an Observing Site Cooling the Telescope Sun Eyepiece SelectionMoon Planets Deep-Sky Objects Optional IntelliScope Computerized Object LocationStars Cleaning Mirrors Care and MaintenanceCleaning Eyepiece Lenses SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope SpecificationsSkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScope One-Year Limited Warranty

Figure 1. The SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope