SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope | Orion XT10, XT6 specification

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

Navigation knob

Finder scope

Finder scope bracket

Eyepiece Focuser

Optical tube

Tensioning knob

IntelliScope Controller

Port modular jack

Retaining knob (opposite side)

Computerized Object Locator (optional)

Right side panel	Primary mirror cell
Eyepiece rack

Front brace
Handle	Left side panel
Top baseplate
Ground baseplate	Foot (3)
	Figure 1. The SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope

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Contents

XT6, XT8, XT10 #9985, #9986, #9987 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 Does not require this bushing 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 Carrying the Telescope Use of 2-Inch Eyepieces XT8 and XT10 onlyTube Balance Preparing the Telescope for Collimation Alignment Collimation of the Optical SystemCollimation Cap and Mirror Center Mark Adjusting the Primary Mirror Aligning the Secondary Mirror Star-Testing the Telescope Astronomical Observing Let Your Eyes Dark-Adapt Selecting an Observing SiteSeeing and Transparency Eyepiece Selection Planets MoonSun Stars Care and Maintenance Optional IntelliScope Computerized Object Location Cleaning Eyepiece Lenses Cleaning Mirrors SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope SpecificationsSkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScope One-Year Limited Warranty

Figure 1. The SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope