Unstowing The Telescope From The Vertical Storage Position; Getting Started - Orion StarMax 90 Instruction Manual

Illustration 3: Vertical Storage Position
Unstowing the telescope
from the vertical storage
position
The telescope is packaged in a cardboard box
with a built-in handle.
1. Open the box.
2. Loosen the Altitude adjustment knob
(Illustration 2) enough so the telescope
can be rotated into a horizontal position
with the Telescope securing knob pointing
up, and tighten.
Illustration 4: Telescope securing knob in
the forward storage indentation in the
Dovetail bar
3. Supporting the telescope with one hand
unscrew the Telescope securing knob a
couple of turns and slide the telescope
forward to engage the center indentation
and re-tighten the Telescope securing
knob.

Getting Started

It's best to get a feel for the basic functions of the
TableTop telescope during the day, before
observing astronomical objects at night. This way
you won't have to orient yourself in the dark!
Find a spot outdoors where you'll have plenty of
room to move the telescope, and where you'll
have a clear view of some object or vista that is at
least 1/4 mile away. It is not critical that the
telescope be exactly level, but it should be placed
on flat ground or pavement to ensure smooth
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