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Orion XX14I instruction manual The SkyQuest XX14i IntelliScope Truss Tube Dobsonian

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Figure 1. The SkyQuest XX14i IntelliScope Truss Tube Dobsonian

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Orion XX14I instruction manual The SkyQuest XX14i IntelliScope Truss Tube Dobsonian

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Orion SkyQuest IntelliScope Truss Tube Dobsonian #9791i n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l OrionTelescopes.comFigure 1. The SkyQuest XX14i IntelliScope Truss Tube Dobsonian 1. Unpacking 2. Assembly 3. Aligning Collimating the Optical System Table Contents1. Unpacking 4. Using Your Telescope 5. Astronomical ObservingNavigation Knob Counterweights35mm Qty. Description Parts ListBox #1 Optical Tube Assembly and Accessories refer to Figure Box #1A IntelliScope Object Locator Kit refer to FigureBox #3 Dobsonian Base refer to Figure 5 Qty. Description Box #2 Primary Mirror and Cell refer to FigureQty. Description Top baseplate Left panelRight panel Ground baseplateBox #4 Truss poles refer to Figure 2. AssemblyAssembly of the Dobsonian Base Qty. DescriptionFigure 7. Exploded view of the XX14i base Page Top baseplate Ground baseplate washer Encoder wood screws Altitude encoder jack Azimuth encoder jacknylon spacer Altitude encoderAssembly of the Optical Tube Page Truss pole assembly Clamping knobs Truss Mounting the Optical Tube on the Dobsonian Base Installing the Finder Scope and Eyepieces knob Coarse focusThe Collimation Cap 3. Aligning Collimating the Optical Systemb.c d.e The Primary Mirror Center MarkAligning the Secondary Mirror Adjusting the Secondary Mirror’s Axial PositionAdjusting the Secondary Mirror’s Radial Position Star-Testing the Telescope Adjusting the Secondary Mirror’s Rotational PositionAdjusting the Secondary Mirror’s Tilt Aligning the Primary MirrorNote About the 2 Crayford Focuser 4. Using Your TelescopeSetting the Altitude Tension Altitude and Azimuth MotionAligning the Finder Scope Focusing the TelescopeViewing with Eyeglasses Nylon alignmentMagnification Focusing the Finder ScopeAiming/Pointing the Telescope Telescope Focal Length mmTube Balance Disassembly of the Optical TubeDisassembly of the Base Disassembling the Telescope for Transport5. Astronomical Observing The IntelliScope Computerized Object LocatorSeeing and Transparency Selecting an Observing SiteUse of the Optional Light Shroud Eyepiece Selection Cooling the TelescopeLet Your Eyes Dark-Adapt B. The Sun Astronomical ObjectsA. The Moon C. The PlanetsCleaning Mirrors 6. Care and MaintenanceCleaning Eyepiece Lenses Note About Astro-imagingare picked up on the cotton balls and rubbed across the mirror in the next steps Accessories 7. SpecificationsOptical Tube Assembly OTA MountCustomer Support Help Line Orion Telescopes & BinocularsOne-Year Limited Warranty 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA