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Orion XX14I instruction manual 35mm, Navigation Knob, Counterweights

Models: XX14I

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35mm
DeepView		IntelliScope
eyepiece		IntelliScope
eyepiece		Object Locator
		Object Locator
		Kit

Software

10mm Sirius Plössl eyepiece

Collimation cap

Hex keys

(x3) Finder scope bracket with O-ring

Upper tube

Lowersection tube

section

Navigation

Knob

9x50 Finder scope

Dust Cover (x2)

Counterweights (x6)

Figure 2. The parts in the box containing the optical tube and accessories.

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Orion XX14I instruction manual 35mm, Navigation Knob, Counterweights

Contents

#9791 i n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a lOrion SkyQuest IntelliScope Truss Tube Dobsonian OrionTelescopes.comFigure 1. The SkyQuest XX14i IntelliScope Truss Tube Dobsonian Table Contents 1. Unpacking1. Unpacking 2. Assembly 3. Aligning Collimating the Optical System 4. Using Your Telescope 5. Astronomical Observing35mm CounterweightsNavigation Knob Parts List Box #1 Optical Tube Assembly and Accessories refer to FigureQty. Description Box #1A IntelliScope Object Locator Kit refer to FigureQty. Description Box #2 Primary Mirror and Cell refer to FigureBox #3 Dobsonian Base refer to Figure 5 Qty. Description Left panel Right panelTop baseplate Ground baseplate2. Assembly Assembly of the Dobsonian BaseBox #4 Truss poles refer to Figure Qty. DescriptionFigure 7. Exploded view of the XX14i base Page Top baseplate Ground baseplate Encoder wood screws Altitude encoder jack Azimuth encoder jack nylon spacerwasher 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 focus3. Aligning Collimating the Optical System b.c d.eThe Collimation Cap The Primary Mirror Center MarkAdjusting the Secondary Mirror’s Radial Position Adjusting the Secondary Mirror’s Axial PositionAligning the Secondary Mirror Adjusting the Secondary Mirror’s Rotational Position Adjusting the Secondary Mirror’s TiltStar-Testing the Telescope Aligning the Primary Mirror4. Using Your Telescope Setting the Altitude TensionNote About the 2 Crayford Focuser Altitude and Azimuth MotionFocusing the Telescope Viewing with EyeglassesAligning the Finder Scope Nylon alignmentFocusing the Finder Scope Aiming/Pointing the TelescopeMagnification Telescope Focal Length mmDisassembly of the Optical Tube Disassembly of the BaseTube Balance Disassembling the Telescope for Transport5. Astronomical Observing The IntelliScope Computerized Object LocatorUse of the Optional Light Shroud Selecting an Observing SiteSeeing and Transparency Let Your Eyes Dark-Adapt Cooling the TelescopeEyepiece Selection Astronomical Objects A. The MoonB. The Sun C. The Planets6. Care and Maintenance Cleaning Eyepiece LensesCleaning Mirrors Note About Astro-imagingare picked up on the cotton balls and rubbed across the mirror in the next steps 7. Specifications Optical Tube Assembly OTAAccessories MountOrion Telescopes & Binoculars One-Year Limited WarrantyCustomer Support Help Line 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA