Table Of Contents; Unpacking; Parts List - ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS SpaceProbe 3 EQ 9847 Instruction Manual

W
elcome to the exciting world of amateur astronomy! Your SpaceProbe 3 EQ is a high-quality optical
instrument designed for nighttime stargazing. With its precision optics and equatorial mount, you'll be
able to locate and enjoy fascinating denizens of the night sky, including the planets, Moon, and a variety
of deep-sky objects. Lightweight and easy to use, this scope will provide many hours of enjoyment for
the whole family.
These instructions will help you set up, properly use, and care for your telescope. Please read them over
thoroughly before getting started.

Table of Contents

1. Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 3
2. Parts List ............................................................................................................................... 3
3. Assembly .............................................................................................................................. 4
4. Getting Started...................................................................................................................... 5
5. Setting up and Using the Equatorial Mount .......................................................................... 7
6. Using your Telescope-Astronomical Observing ................................................................... 9
7. Care and Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 11
8. Specifications........................................................................................................................ 12
Appendix A: Collimation (Aligning the Mirrors)........................................................................ 12
Appendix B: Cleaning the Optics............................................................................................. 14

1. Unpacking

The entire telescope system will arrive in one box. Be careful
unpacking the box. We recommend keeping the original ship-
ping container. In the event that the telescope needs to be
shipped to another location, or returned to Orion for warranty
repair, having the proper shipping container will help ensure
that your telescope will survive the journey intact.
Make sure all the parts in the Part List are present. Be sure to
check the box carefully, as some parts are small. If anything
appears to be missing or broken, immediately call Orion
Customer Support (800-676-1343) for assistance.
WARNING:
Never look directly at the Sun
through your telescope or its finder scope-
even for an instant-without a professionally
made solar filter that completely covers the
front of the instrument, or permanent eye
damage could result. Young children should use
this telescope only with adult supervision.

2. Parts List

1 Optical tube assembly
1 Equatorial mount
3 Tripod legs
1 Accessory tray bracket
2 Slow-motion control cables
1 Counterweight
1 Counterweight shaft
1 Finder scope
1 Finder scope bracket
1 Accessory tray with attachment wing screws
3 Tripod attachment screws with wing nuts and washers
3 Leg lock knobs
1 25mm Explorer II eyepiece
1 10mm Explorer II eyepiece
1 Dust cover
1 Collimation cap
2 Assembly tools (Philips head screwdriver,
triangular assembly tool)
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