Orion StarBlast 4.5 Instruction Manual page 9

Operating the EZ Finder
A "finderscope" helps you point the scope. It is similar to a rifle sight. The EZ Finder works by
projecting a tiny red dot onto a screen mounted in the front of the unit, so that when you look
through the screen, the red dot will appear to float in space. Turn the power knob clockwise until
you hear a "click" indicating that power is on. With your eye positioned near the rear of the
telescope, look through the EZ Finder with both eyes open to see the red dot. The intensity of the
dot can be adjusted by turning the power knob. Use the dimmest possible setting that allows you
to see the dot without difficulty. When the EZ Finder is properly aligned with the telescope, an
object that is centered on the EZ Finder's red dot should also appear in the center of the
telescope's eyepiece. Checking the alignment of the EZ Finder is easiest during daylight. Aim the
telescope at a distant object, such as the top of a telephone pole or chimney and center it in the
telescope's eyepiece. Now, turn the EZ Finder on and look through it. The object should appear
near or under the red dot. If not: Without moving the telescope, use the EZ Finder's left/right
(azimuth) and up/down (altitude) adjustment knobs to position the red dot on the object in the
eyepiece. If the red dot is centered on the object in the eyepiece, you're done! The finder scope
has a battery pack attached to the telescope. To change batteries, just slide the cover off the pack,
and replace the two AA batteries. At the end of your observing session, be sure to turn the
power knob counterclockwise until it clicks off.
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