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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
and Focuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The EZ Finder II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Eyepieces and Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Powering the StarSeeker III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
GoTo Star Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Brightest Star Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-Star Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Locating Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SynScan's Object Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting an Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Take a Guided Tour! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Select Using the Object Type Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . 11
Select Using the Object or Menu Shortcut Keys . . . . . . 12
Identifying an Unknown Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Other Features & Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Utility Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setup Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Saving and Accessing User-Defined Objects . . . . . . . . . 13
Astronomy Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Updating Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Collimation of StarSeeker III Reflectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Appendix A - SynScan Menu Tree . . . . . . . . 15
Appendix B - Time Zone Map . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendix C - Sky Maps (for selection of
alignment stars) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
WarnInG: Never look directly at the Sun with the
naked eye or with a telescope - unless you have
a proper solar filter installed over the front of the
telescope! Otherwise, permanent, irreversible eye
damage may result.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an Orion
StarSeeker III GoTo telescope! Simple and friend-
ly to use, the StarSeeker combines state-of-the-
art GoTo pointing technology with sharp optics
in a portable package that makes observing the
night sky both remarkably easy and wonderfully
rewarding.
This manual covers a variety of different
StarSeeker models. Some sections may be specif-
ic to a particular type of telescope, but most apply
generally to features and procedures common to
all of the telescopes.
Take time to read through this manual before embarking
on your journey through the heavens. It may take a cou-
ple of observing sessions to become familiar with all of the
StarSeeker's features. The StarSeeker's hand controller dis-
plays step-by-step instructions to guide you through the align-
ment procedures needed to get the telescope up and running
in minutes. Use this manual in conjunction with the on-screen
instructions provided by the hand controller. The manual gives
detailed information regarding each step as well as needed
reference material and helpful hints guaranteed to make your
observing experience as easy and pleasurable as possible.
Parts list
Qty. Description
1
Optical Tube Assembly
1
Mount Arm
1
Tripod
1
Accessory Tray with Hand Controller Holder
1
GoTo Hand Controller
1
Hand Controller Cable
1
EZ Finder II Reflex Sight (with bracket)
1
25mm Explorer II Eyepiece
1
10mm Explorer II Eyepiece
1
Star Diagonal, 1.25" (Mak-Cass and Refractor
models only)
1
Quick-collimation Cap (Reflector models only)
1
Battery Pack (batteries not included)
1
Objective Cover
1
2mm Allen Wrench (Reflector models only)
1
Serial RS-232 cable
1
Starry Night Software Digital Download Insert
Open the shipping box and, referring to the above Parts List
and Figure 2, check that all the parts are present. Remove
all of the accessories from their individual boxes and bags.
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