Detail Of Ez Finder; Detail Of Focuser; Detail Of Zoom Eyepiece - Orion StarBlast Instruction Manual

Detail of EZ Finder

• The finder is off when the "<" shape on the
yellow wheel is pointed toward the yellow
triangle labeled "OFF" as in the photo to the
right.
• Turn the yellow wheel clockwise to turn it on.
The intensity of the dot is controled by how much
you turn this wheel. Use the dimmest setting that
allows you to see the dot.

Detail of Zoom Eyepiece

• The zoom eyepiece has a range of focal
lengths from 8 to 24 mm.
• The white triangle indicates the setting.
• When starting to find an object, begin
with the eyepiece set at 24. Twist the
eyepiece to change the magnification.
• When the finder is turned on, put your face close to the telescope
tube over the moon map and look through the finder wth both
eyes open.
• You should see a small red dot as shown in the picture to the left.
If you don't see the dot, adjust the position of your head, moving
slightly side to side or up and down. You need to be looking at it
fairly straight on.
When the eyepiece is set on a larger number, you
will see a larger area of the sky at a lower
magnification. Likewise, if it is set on a lower
number, you are seeing a smaller area of the sky
at a higher magnification. Be aware that at
higher magnifications, objects will drift out of
view faster due to the rotation of the earth.
off position

Detail of Focuser

• Turn either of the two wheels on
the focuser (centers are yellow).
• Each zoom setting of the
eyepiece requires a slightly
different focus.
• Each person may need a
different focus setting.
• If you wear glasses, try using
them when you first look into
the eyepiece, but you may find
that you don't need to use them.