Table Of Contents; Introduction; Parts List; Assembly - Orion StarSeeker IV GoTo Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

I. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
II. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
III. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
IV. Learning to Use the EZ Finder, Eyepieces,
and Focuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The EZ Finder II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Eyepieces and Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Image Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
V. Powering the StarSeeker IV Mount . . . . . . . . . . . 9
VI. Controlling the StarSeeker IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
VII. Collimation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
WARNING: Never look directly at the Sun with the
naked eye or with a telescope - unless you have
a proper solar filter installed over the front of the
telescope! Otherwise, permanent, irreversible eye
damage may result.
I. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an Orion StarSeeker
IV GoTo telescope or mount! Simple and friendly to use, the
StarSeekers combine sharp optics with state-of-the-art GoTo
pointing technology in a portable package that makes observing
the night sky both remarkably easy and wonderfully rewarding.
This manual covers a variety of different StarSeeker IV telescope
models as well as the StarSeeker IV Mount itself. Some sections
may be specific to a particular model, but most apply generally to
features and procedures common to all of the telescopes.
The StarSeeker IV GoTo Mount is now equipped with built-in
Wi-Fi technology to allow wireless control via your smartphone
or tablet (iOS or Android). All you need is to download the free
SynScan Pro app from the App Store or Google Play. But note
that the StarSeeker IV GoTo Mount and each of the StarSeeker
IV GoTo telescopes is also available with the SynScan hand con-
troller and cable included for a slightly higher price, if you prefer to
explore the night sky with the dedicated handset instead of your
phone or tablet. The model numbers listed at the top of this man-
ual are sold without the SynScan hand controller. For these you
would download the free SynScan Pro app for your smartphone
or tablet. For the model numbers that include the SynScan hand
controller, please visit our website, www.telescope.com.
Should you purchase a StarSeeker IV telescope or mount with-
out the SynScan hand controller and at a later time decide you
want it, you can purchase it separately (sku #7942).
Take time to read through this manual before embarking on your
journey through the heavens. It may take a couple of observing
sessions to become familiar with all of the StarSeeker's features.
Use this manual in conjunction with the on-screen instructions
of the SynScan Pro app or the printed instruction manual that
comes with the optional SynScan hand controller.
II. Parts List
Qty. Description
1 Optical tube assembly
1 Mount arm
1 Tripod
1 Accessory tray
1 EZ Finder II reflex sight
1 23mm wide field eyepiece
1 10mm wide field eyepiece
1 Star diagonal, 1.25" (Mak-Cass models only)
1 Quick-collimation cap
1 Objective dust cover
1 2mm Allen wrench (Reflector models only)
1 DC power cable
1 Compass
1 L-bracket (#8277 mount only)
1 Camera shutter control (SNAP) cable (not shown) (#8277
mount only)
1 DeepMap 600
1 MoonMap 260
Open the shipping box and, referring to the above Parts List and
Figure 2, check that all the parts are present. Remove all of
the accessories from their individual boxes and bags. Remem-
ber to save all of the original packaging in case the scope needs
to be returned to Orion for warranty repair, or should you wish
to return the scope under the 30-day return policy. Especially in
the latter case, the original packaging is required. If anything is
missing, contact Orion Customer Service at (800) 676-1343, or
support@telescope.com.
III. Assembly
Setting Up the Tripod and Mount arm
1. Stand the tripod legs upright and spread the legs out as
wide as they will go.
2. Remove the knob and washer from the bottom of the
tripod's center support shaft. Slide the accessory tray
up onto the shaft; the flat side of the accessory tray
3