Observation Guide - Orion StarBlast 6 User Manual

When and where to observe
Before you head out in the dark be sure to have
everything you will need.
#Plan for what to observe
#Know where objects are in the sky
#Telescope
#Black accessory bag
#Table
#Be sure weather conditions are suitable
Note: Please do not use SVO equipment in rain,
snow or windy conditions
Letting the telescope cool down outside for 20 minutes can
improve image quality.
When: Observing bright objects like planets and
stars can be done on any clear evening. But if you
want to observe star clusters, galaxies, or other
deep-sky objects, selecting a night with no moon is
essential.
Atmospheric conditions also vary significantly from
night to night. "Seeing" refers to the steadiness of
the Earth's atmosphere at a given time. In
conditions of poor seeing, atmospheric turbulence
causes objects viewed through the telescope to
"boil." When seeing is good, star twinkling is minimal
and images appear steady in the eyepiece. Seeing
is always best directly overhead, and worst at the
horizon
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