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Orion Observer 60 ultra Instruction Manual

#9831 altazimuth refracting telescope
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Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975
IN 079 Rev. A 0898

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  • Page 1 Manual orion ® observer 60 ultra ™ ™ #9831 Altazimuth Refracting Telescope Customer Support (800) 676-1343 E-mail: support@telescope.com Corporate Offices (831) 763-7000 P.O. Box 1815, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 IN 079 Rev. A 0898...
  • Page 2 Altazimuth yoke mount Eyepiece Azimuth lock knob Star diagonal Tripod leg attachment bolt Focus knob Altitude micro- motion knob Accessory tray Altitude micro- motion rod Accessory tray bracket Tripod leg Leg lock bolt Figure 1. Observer 60 Ultra Parts Diagram...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Learn to recognize the patterns of stars in the major constellations; a star wheel, or planisphere, available from Orion or your local telescope shop, will greatly help. With a little practice, a little patience, and a reasonably dark sky away from city lights, you'll find your telescope to be a never-ending source of wonder, exploration, and relaxation.

  • Page 4: Parts List

    2. Parts list 4. Now, spread the tripod legs apart as far as they will go, until the accessory tray bracket is at its fully extended position. Attach the tripod tray by removing the cap in the Optical tube assembly, with altitude micro-motion center of the accessory tray bracket.

  • Page 5: Using The Telescope

    2. Point the main telescope at a discrete object such as the dow, because the temperature difference between the indoor and outdoor air will cause image blurring and distortion. top of a telephone pole or street sign that is at least 200 yards away.

  • Page 6: Astronomical Viewing

    To locate celestial objects with your telescope, you first need to 6. astronomical Viewing become reasonably familiar with the night sky. Unless you know how to recognize the constellation Orion, for instance, you won’t let Your Eyes Dark-adapt have much luck locating the Orion Nebula. A simple planisphere, or star wheel, can be a valuable tool for learning the constella- Don’t expect to go from a lighted house into the darkness of...

  • Page 7: Terrestrial Viewing

    For this application we recommend JUPITER The largest planet, Jupiter, is a great subject to substitution of an Orion 45° Correct-Image Diagonal (hybrid, observe. You can see the disk of the giant planet and watch the #8792) for the 90°...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    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. If the product is not registered, proof of purchase (such as a copy of the original invoice) is required.

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