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Orion SkyLine 5696 Instruction Manual

Orion SkyLine 5696 Instruction Manual

Laser pointer telescope collimation system

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inSTruCTiOn ManuaL
Orion
SkyLine
Laser Pointer
®
Telescope Collimation
System
#5696
Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975
OrionTelescopes.com
Customer Support (800) 676-1343
E-mail: support@telescope.com
Corporate Offices (831) 763-7000
89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
© 2013 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
IN 507 Rev. A 08/13

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Summary of Contents for Orion SkyLine 5696

  • Page 1 ™ Telescope Collimation System #5696 Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 OrionTelescopes.com Customer Support (800) 676-1343 E-mail: support@telescope.com Corporate Offices (831) 763-7000 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 © 2013 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars IN 507 Rev. A 08/13...
  • Page 2 Figure 3. Knowing the different LPCS components. 1.1. What Makes the LPCS a Figure 1. The LPCS with Orion SkyLine mirror surface as long as the beam is not directed into your eye. It is also safe to Completely new revolutionary Deluxe Green Laser Pointer.
  • Page 3 Figure 6. Verify if the laser beam is not obstructed. After inserting the assembly, tighten Figure 4. Preparing the Laser pointer to be used with the LPCS. the thumbscrews so they touch the laser on. Turn to the opposite direction laser pointer barrel (on some laser (CCW) to turn back off.
  • Page 4 Figure 10. The dot circles getting smaller when the laser pointer is getting aligned with the mechanical axis of the LPCS. Notice that the circles are placed off-centered in relation Figure 9. Observing the laser dot circle diameter. to the mirror center. This is the most common situation as only by pure luck one can have the laser circle perfectly aligned with the telescope mirror.
  • Page 5 Almost all Newtonian central hub of the telescope’s spider reflectors sold by Orion come pre- vane assembly. Make adjustments to cisely centermarked from the factory, the telescope’s secondary mirror col-...
  • Page 6: Appendix A: Marking The Primary Mirror

    Marking the Primary Mirror clips to secure the primary mirror in place, it is important not to overtighten the mirror clips. For Orion reflector telescopes, tighten the mirror clip anchor screws To achieve the best accuracy when collimating with the Orion LPCS, your until just snug, and then back off each screw by 1/2 turn.
  • Page 7: Appendix B: Centering The Secondary Mirror Under The Focuser

    One-Year Limited Warranty This Orion product is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only.