Orion XT8 CLASSIC, XT10 CLASSIC Secondary mirror with 4-vane spider not shown Right side panel

Models: XT10 CLASSIC XT8 CLASSIC

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4-vane spider (not shown)

Right side panel

Handle

Eyepiece Rack (optional)

Top baseplate

Eyepiece

Focus knob

Optical tube

Altitude side bearing

Optimization System

Pull loop

Left side panel

Figure 1. The SkyQuest XT Dobsonian (XT6 pictured)

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Contents

E-mail support@telescope.com Dobsonian Reflecting TelescopesCustomer Support Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic, XT8 Classic XT10 ClassicGround baseplate Secondary mirror with 4-vane spider not shown Right side panelFront brace Handle Eyepiece Rack optional Top baseplate EZ Finder Eyepiece Focus knob Optical tube Altitude side bearing1. Unpacking Table of ContentsParts List Box #1 Optical Tube Assembly and Accessories2. Assembly Assembly of the Dobsonian BaseOperation Installing the Optional Eyepiece RackInstalling the EZ Finder Installing the CorrecTension XT Friction Optimization System Inserting an Eyepiece 3. Using Your TelescopeFocusing the Telescope Altitude and AzimuthAiming/Pointing the Telescope Replacing the BatteryAligning the EZ Finder MagnificationTube Balance 4. CollimationNote About High Magnifications Carrying the TelescopeThe Collimation Cap and Mirror Center Mark Aligning the Secondary MirrorAdjusting the Primary Mirror Star-Testing the TelescopeSite Selection 5. Astronomical ObservingNote About the Collimatable 2 Focuser XT8 and XT10 Cooling the TelescopeTracking Celestial Objects Using 2 Eyepieces XT8 and XT10Eyepiece Selection A. The MoonC. The Planets How to Find Deep-sky Objects StarhoppingB. The Sun D. The StarsCleaning Mirrors 6. Care and MaintenanceCleaning Lenses Note About AstrophotographySkyQuest XT 7. SpecificationsSkyQuest XT SkyQuest XT One-Year Limited Warranty Orion Telescopes & BinocularsCustomer Support Help Line 800‑676-1343 Day or Evening