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- Page 1 I n s t r u c t I o n M a n u a l orion ® skyView 4.5" ™ Equatorial reflector telescope P.o. Box 1815, santa cruz, ca 95061...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
From a dark sky location, you can observe glowing nebulae, such as the Great white light can seriously reduce your low-light sensitivity. Orion Nebula, incredibly distant galaxies, such as the Andromeda Galaxy, globular star clusters like the dazzling Hercules Cluster, and radiant planetary 4. -
Page 3: Terminology
2. terminology 3. Parts list Equatorial Mount The equatorial mount allows for the telescope's axes of Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) rotation to be adjusted to the user's latitude. The overall Tripod and Equatorial Head Assembly effect is that the observer can track the heavens along the path of the Earth’s rotation. -
Page 4: Getting Started
Choose a tree, telephone pole, street sign, anything that is roughly needed in the event of shipping the telescope to another location, or back to Orion one-fourth to one-half mile away, the further the better. Put that image in the for warranty repair service, but it also makes a very good storage container when center of the field of your telescope’s eyepiece. -
Page 5: Observing Tips And Techniques
Zenith about the declination (DEC) axis so that the tube is parallel to the RA axis. The DEC setting circle should read +90. Move the tripod so that the RA axis roughly lines up with Polaris. Adjust the latitude (tilt) of the RA axis up and down until Polaris is in the center of the field of the finder scope, center Polaris in the cross- hairs. -
Page 6: Astronomical Viewing
7. astronomical Viewing Unstable atmosphere or atmospheric distortions (dust in the air, air currents, etc.) will show up at higher magnifications. With an out-of-focus star image, any move- ment across the “disc” will be a result of an unstable atmosphere. Make sure you How to Find Interesting celestial objects are not looking over buildings or any other source of heat: that will also cause the You need to use a star chart or atlas to help find objects so you won’t be disap-... -
Page 7: Terrestrial Viewing
Fine open cluster of about 150 stars (February 1995, March 1997, April 1999). During close approaches you’ll see a Great Orion Nebula Orion Bright, detailed nebula – best in the sky red disc, and may be able to see the polar ice cap. To see surface detail on Mars,... -
Page 8: Collimation (Aligning The Mirrors)
1. To aid in centering your eye while aligning the secondary mirror, use a collimat- Reflection of primary mirror ing tool (Orion #3640). You can make one out of a black 35mm film canister. Cut Reflection of secondary holder with four spider vanes off a half inch from the top lip and put a 1/16"... -
Page 9: Care And Maintenance
9. care and Maintenance ed, the primary mirror reflection should be centered in your view. Within the primary mirror reflection is the reflection of the secondary mirror (dark circle care of the Mount and tube assembly with your eye's image/reflection within it). Center it within the primary mirror reflection using the three phillips head bolts on the back of the primary mirror Give your telescope reasonable care and it will last a lifetime. -
Page 10: Specifications
Kleenex, and leave the entire assembly in a warm area until it is completely • 9mm 1.25" Eyepiece dry before reassembling the telescope. Your Orion SkyView 4.5" will provide years of viewing pleasure for you and optical Data your family. - Page 11 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument which proves to be defective, pro- vided it is returned postage paid to: Orion Warranty Repair, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076. Proof of purchase (such as a copy of the original invoice) is required.