XT6, XT8, XT10, #9985, #9986, #9987 | Orion instruction

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Orion®
SkyQuest™ IntelliScope®
XT6, XT8, XT10
#9985, #9986, #9987
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Orion instruction manual XT6, XT8, XT10, #9985, #9986, #9987

Contents

#9985, #9986, #9987 XT6, XT8, XT10 SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope Parts List Table of ContentsUnpacking Assembly of the Dobsonian Base Assembly Correct Tension pads Installing the Vertical Stop Installing the CorrecTension Friction Optimization System Installing the Eyepiece RackPlacing the Optical Tube on the Dobsonian Base Does not require this bushing Installing the Finder Scope Inserting an Eyepiece Using Your TelescopeAltitude and Azimuth Motion Focusing the Telescope Setting the Altitude Tension LevelViewing with Eyeglasses Aligning the Finder Scope Aiming/Pointing the Telescope Focusing the Finder ScopeMagnification 1200 mm = 25 mm Tube Balance Use of 2-Inch Eyepieces XT8 and XT10 onlyCarrying the Telescope Collimation Cap and Mirror Center Mark Alignment Collimation of the Optical SystemPreparing the Telescope for Collimation Aligning the Secondary Mirror Adjusting the Primary Mirror Astronomical Observing Star-Testing the Telescope Seeing and Transparency Selecting an Observing SiteLet Your Eyes Dark-Adapt Eyepiece Selection Sun MoonPlanets Stars Optional IntelliScope Computerized Object Location Care and Maintenance Cleaning Mirrors Cleaning Eyepiece Lenses SkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope SpecificationsSkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScope One-Year Limited Warranty