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1. Parts List
Qty. Description
1
Optical tube assembly
1
German-type equatorial mount
1
Polar axis finder scope
2
Slow-motion control cables
2
Optical tube mounting rings
1
6x30 crosshair finder scope
1
Dual-ring finder scope bracket
1 Counterweight
1
Counterweight shaft
1
25mm (36x) Plössl eyepiece (1.25")
1
9mm (100x) Plössl eyepiece (1.25")
1
Moon filter
3
Tripod legs
1
Tripod accessory tray
3
Accessory tray screws and wing nuts
1
Optical tube dust cap
C
ongratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion telescope. Your new SkyView Deluxe 4.5" EQ is
designed for high-resolution viewing of astronomical objects. With its precision optics and equatorial
mount, you’ll be able to locate and enjoy hundreds of fascinating celestial denizens, including the plan-
ets, Moon, and a variety of deep-sky galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters.
If you have never owned a telescope before, we would like to welcome you to amateur astronomy. Take
some time to familiarize yourself with the night sky. Learn to recognize the patterns of stars in the major
constellations. With a little practice, a little patience, and a reasonably dark sky away from city lights,
you’ll find your telescope to be a never-ending source of wonder, exploration, and relaxation.
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. Parts List ............................................................................................................................... 3
2. Assembly .............................................................................................................................. 4
3. Balancing The Telescope ..................................................................................................... 4
4. Aligning the Finder Scope .................................................................................................... 5
5. Setting up and Using the Equatorial Mount .......................................................................... 5
6. Collimating the Optics (Aligning the Mirrors) ........................................................................ 7
7. Using Your Telescope—Astronomical Observing ................................................................. 8
8. Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 10
9. Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 11
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. Be sure to also cover
the front of the finder scope with aluminum
foil or another opaque material to prevent
physical damage to the internal
components of the scope itself as well as to
your eye. Young children should use this
telescope only with adult supervision.
