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Orion STARMAX 127mm EQ Manual

#9826; equatorial maksutov-cassegrain telescope
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orion
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#9826
Equatorial Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
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E-mail: support@telescope.com
corporate offices (831) 763-7000
89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, ca 95076
Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975
IN 163 Rev. E 02/09

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  • Page 1 Manual orion ® starMax 127mm EQ ™ #9826 Equatorial Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope customer support (800) 676-1343 E-mail: support@telescope.com corporate offices (831) 763-7000 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, ca 95076 Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 IN 163 Rev. E 02/09...
  • Page 2 Counterweights Right ascension lock lever Counterweight lock knobs Polar axis finder scope Counterweight shaft “Toe saver” Latitude adjustment T-bolts Tripod leg Accessory tray attachment point Accessory tray bracket Accessory tray Leg lock knob Figure 1. StarMax 127mm EQ Parts Diagram...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Your new StarMax 127mm EQ is designed for high-resolution observing of astronomical objects, and can also be used for terrestrial exploration. With its precision optics and equatorial mount, you’ll be able to locate and enjoy hundreds of fascinating celestial objects, including the planets, Moon, and a variety of deep-sky galax- ies, nebulas, and star clusters.
  • Page 4 Finder scope Nylon bracket thumbscrews Finder scope Tensioner Focusing lock ring Figure 2. To adjust the latitude angle of the equatorial mount, loosen one of the two latitude adjustment T-bolts, then tighten the other. Figure 3a. The 6x26 Correct-Image finder scope assembly from its housing for any reason, or the product war- ranty and return policy will be voided.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Pointer R.A. setting circle Date circle Meridian offset scale Ring with engraved time meridian indicator mark Polar scope housing Polar scope alignment thumbscrew (3) Polar axis finder scope Figure 4. The polar axis finder scope installed in the right ascension (R.A.) axis of the mount. the knobs, with washers attached, up through the holes in the mount and thread them into the plate until finger tight.

  • Page 6: Focusing The Telescope

    The telescope is now balanced on the R.A. axis. It is not nec- By loosening or tightening the alignment thumbscrews, you change the line of sight of the finder scope. Continue making essary to balance the telescope on the Dec. axis, since the optical tube’s mounting plate is positioned so that the tele- adjustments to the alignment thumbscrews until the image in scope will automatically be balanced on that axis.

  • Page 7: Latitude Scale

    Figure 6. equatorial mount of the StarMax 127mm EQ Declination setting circle Declination locking lever Front opening in R.A. axis Right ascension locking lever Right ascension setting circle Polar axis finder scope Latitude scale Azimuth Latitude adjusting fine adjustment T-bolts...
  • Page 8 the date circle, and is labeled “E20” to “W20”. The time merid- ian indicator mark is an engraved line on the exterior of the polar finder’s housing. It is on the “ring” of the housing that is closest to the date circle. 3.
  • Page 9 For most accurate polar alignment, you will need to know the enough to center Polaris, you will need to rotate the entire tri- pod left or right to get it within the fine adjustment’s range. approximate longitude of your observing site. This information can be obtained by looking at a local map.
  • Page 10 Do so by calibrating the setting Dec. setting circle are negative. circle for the centered object before moving on to the next So, the coordinates for the Orion Nebula listed in a star atlas one. will look like this: confused about Pointing the telescope? R.A.

  • Page 11: Cooling The Telescope

    By using eyepieces of varying focal lengths, it is possible to image blurring and distortion. attain many magnifications with the StarMax 127mm EQ. The telescope comes with one high-quality 25mm Sirius Plössl, If at all possible, escape the light-polluted city sky and head which gives a magnification of 62x.
  • Page 12 The Moon also the front opening of the StarMax 127mm EQ. Leave the cover takes higher magnifications well. caps on the finder scope or, better yet, completely remove the finder scope when solar viewing.
  • Page 13 Io, Callisto, Europa, and Ganymede. Higher-power eyepieces should bring out the cloud bands on the planet’s disk. SATURN The ringed planet is a breathtaking sight when it is well positioned. The tilt angle of the rings varies over a period of many years;...

  • Page 14: Terrestrial Viewing

    8. Photography Your StarMax 127mm EQ telescope requires very little mechanical maintenance. The optical tube is aluminum and With an optional camera adapter, the StarMax 127mm has a smooth painted finish that is fairly scratch-resistant. If a becomes a 1540mm f/12.1 telephoto lens for a single-lens...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned postage paid to: Orion Warranty Repair, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076.

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