Orion SPACE PROBE 9843 Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTRUCTION MANUALIN 208 Rev. C 02/09Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975Customer Support (800)-676-1343E-mail: support@telescop

your telescope will be a learning experience. Each time you work with your telescope it will get easier to use, and stellar objects will become easier

8. SpecificationsOptical tube: SteelPrimary mirror diameter: 76mmPrimary mirror coating: Aluminum with silicon dioxide (SiO2) overcoatSecondary mirror

the center screw with a larger Phillips head screwdriver (see Figure 9). Turning the screw clockwise will move the sec-ondary mirror toward the fro

13will need to make slight corrections to the telescope’s position in order to account for the sky’s apparent motion.Appendix B: Cleaning the OpticsC

14To clean the primary mirror, carefully remove the mirror cell from the telescope. To do this, you must loosen the three screws from the end of t

15One-Year Limited WarrantyThis Orion SpaceProbe 3 EQ is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date

2Figure 1. The SpaceProbe 3 EQ.EZ Finder IIEZ Finder II bracketDeclination slow-motion control cableDeclination lock knobDeclination setting circleCou

3Table of Contents 1. Unpacking... 3 2. Parts List... 3 3. Assembly ... 3 4. G

be on the outside of the tripod legs. Secure the wing nuts finger-tight.2. Install and tighten the leg lock knobs on the bottom braces of the tripod

R.A. axis. Rotate it until the counterweight shaft is parallel to the ground (i.e., horizontal)2. Now loosen the counterweight lock knob and slid

turning the power knob. For best results when stargazing, use the dimmest possible setting that allows you to see the dot without difficulty. Typicall

From this point on in your observing session, you should not make any further adjustments in the azimuth or the latitude of the mount, nor should you

8setting circle. Remember to use the upper set of numbers on the R.A. setting circle. Retighten the lock knob.Most setting circles are not accurate en

9Especially important for observing faint objects is good “transparency”—air free of moisture, smoke, and dust. All tend to scatter light