Orion XT6 Manuel d'utilisateur

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10Note: The image in both the finder scope and the maintelescope will appear upside-down (rotated 180°). This isnormal for finder scopes and reflector

1200 mm= 120x 10 mmThe maximum attainable magnification for a telescope isdirectly related to how much light its optics can collect. A tele-scope with

12rethread the knobs back into the bearings so that you do notlose them. Do not use the navigation knob as a carry handle!It is not designed to suppor

13Preparing the Telescope for CollimationOnce you get the hang of collimation, you will be able to do itquickly even in the dark.For now, it is best t

14Adjusting the Primary MirrorThe final adjustment is made to the primary mirror. It will needadjustment if, as in Figure 18d, the secondary mirror is

15Note About the Collimatable 2" Focuser (XT8, XT10 only)The 2" focuser of the SkyQuest XT8 and XT10 can be colli-mated using three pairs o

night vision for days. So give yourself at least a little while toget used to the dark before you begin observing.To see what you are doing in the dar

17dark patches, and you may be able to spot a whitish polar icecap.To see surface detail on Mars, you will need a high powereyepiece and very steady a

18location, the numbers get progressively smaller. When thenavigation numbers reach 0, the telescope will be pointedright at the object! You just look

198. SpecificationsSkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope Primary mirror:150mm diameter, parabolic, center-markedFocal length: 1200mmFocal ratio: f/8.0Focuser:Rack

2Figure 1. The SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScopeSecondary mirror holder with 4-vane spider (not visible)Finder scopeFinder scope bracketEyepieceFocuserOptical

20One-Year Limited WarrantyThis Orion SkyQuest IntelliScope Dobsonian Reflecting Telescope is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship fo

3Congratulations on your purchase of an Orion SkyQuest XT IntelliScope Dobsonian. It is a high-per-formance astronomical instrument designed to provid

41 Azimuth encoder board 1 Encoder connector board 5 Encoder board mounting wood screws1 Brass bushing 1 Encoder disk

5the baseplate. Thread an encoder board mounting screwinto the predrilled starter hole with a Phillips screwdriverand tighten until just tight.6. Plac

by adding or removing washers. This is important when usingthe optional IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, sincethe optical tube must be exactl

7down much too freely. This causes problems when the observ-er tries to accurately center and track an object for viewing,especially at higher powers.

8spring-loaded tensioner on the bracket with your fingers(Figure 12b). Push the finder scope through the bracket untilthe O-ring seats just inside the

9(left/right) (Figure 14). For altitude motion, the altitude bear-ings on the telescope tube glide on pairs of bearing cylindersmade from ultra-high m