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4.  Specifications

Orion 8" f/3.9 Newtonian Astrograph

Optical configuration:  Newtonian reflector
Aperture: 203mm
Focal length: 

800mm

Focal ratio: 

f/3.9

Primary mirror: 

Low thermal expansion optical glass, 
parabolic figure

Mirror coatings: 

Enhanced aluminum (94% 
reflectivity) with SiO

2

 overcoat

Secondary mirror  
minor axis: 

70mm

Focuser: 

Dual-speed (11:1) 2" Crayford, 
accepts 2" accessories

Drawtube travel: 

38mm

Optical tube: 

Rolled steel, gloss enamel exterior 
finish

Tube baffles: 

Weight: 

17.5 lbs. – without tube rings, fan, 
finder scope, 1.25" eyepiece holder

 

21.6 lbs. – with tube rings, finder 
scope, 1.25" eyepiece holder

Length: 30.25"
Tube rings: 

Included, hinged, felt-lined

Finder Scope: 

9x50, with spring-loaded X-Y 
dovetail bracket

2" Extension adapters:  30mm and 36mm extension length

Orion 10" f/3.9 Newtonian Astrograph

Optical configuration:  Newtonian reflector
Aperture: 254mm
Focal length: 

1000mm

Focal ratio: 

f/3.9

Primary mirror: 

Low thermal expansion optical glass, 
parabolic figure

Mirror coatings: 

Enhanced aluminum (94% 
reflectivity) with SiO2 overcoat

Secondary  
mirror minor axis: 

82mm

Focuser: 

Dual-speed (11:1) 2" Crayford, 
accepts 2" accessories

Drawtube travel: 

38mm

Optical tube: 

Rolled steel, gloss enamel exterior 
finish

Tube baffles: 

13

Weight: 

25.5 lbs. – without tube rings, fan, 
finder scope, 1.25" eyepiece holder

 

30.2 lbs. – with tube rings, finder 
scope, 1.25" eyepiece holder

Length: 38.6"
Tube rings: 

Included, hinged, felt-lined

Finder Scope: 

9x50, with spring-loaded X-Y 
dovetail bracket

2" Extension adapters:  30mm and 36mm extension length

Orion Telescopes & Binoculars

OrionTelescopes.com

89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076

Customer Support Help Line (800) 676-1343

© 2011 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars

One-Year Limited Warranty

The Orion 8" and 10" f/3.9 Newtonian Astrographs are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one 
year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. During this warranty period Orion 
Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is 
returned postage paid to: Orion Warranty Repair, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076. Proof of purchase (such as a copy of the 
original receipt) is required.

This warranty does not apply if, in Orion’s judgment, the instrument has been abused, mishandled, or modified, nor does it apply 
to normal wear and tear. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to 
state. For further warranty service information, contact: Orion Customer Service (800) 676-1343; support@telescope.com.

Summary of Contents for 8296

Page 1: ...E mail support telescope com Corporate Offices 831 763 7000 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 2011 Orion Telescopes Binoculars Orion 8 and 10 f 3 9 Newtonian Astrographs 8297 8 f 3 9 8296 10 f 3 9 P...

Page 2: ...it through completely before attempting to use the scope and its included accessories Parts List Optical tube assembly Optical tube dust cap 1 25 eyepiece holder 9x50 finder scope with bracket Pair of...

Page 3: ...cusing A reinforcing plate inside the optical tube just under the focuser provides added rigidity minimizing any flexing of the focuser housing on the tube due to the weight and moment arm of the imag...

Page 4: ...center it Otherwise you ll have to make coarser adjustments to redirect the aim of the finder scope Once the target object is centered on the crosshairs of the finder scope look again in the telescop...

Page 5: ...nd strip the threads Repeat this for the other three screws and washers 4 Insert eight D cell batteries not included into the battery pack Orient the batteries as shown on the plastic battery holder 5...

Page 6: ...ng the Piggyback Camera Adapter from the Tube Ring If you want to install an optional mounting plate atop the tube rings for piggyback attachment of a guide scope you ll need to remove the piggyback c...

Page 7: ...on adapter just insert its tapered base into the 2 accessory collar of the fo cuser then tighten the two locking thumbscrews to secure the adapter in place Collimating the Optics Aligning the Mirrors...

Page 8: ...uitive but it s true Preparing the Telescope for Collimation Once you get the hang of collimating you will be able to do it quickly even in the dark If you re new to It it is best to col limate in day...

Page 9: ...rom the ends of the spider vanes Also when mak ing this adjustment be careful not to stress the spider vanes or they could bend Adjusting the Secondary Mirror s Rotational Position The secondary mirro...

Page 10: ...r to the ring try using one of the other collimation knobs It will take some trial and error using all three collima tion knobs to properly align the primary mirror Over time you will get the feel for...

Page 11: ...To clean the primary mirror first carefully remove the mirror cell from the telescope To do so you must remove the screws that attach the primary mirror cell and end ring to the tube Figure 16 Then pu...

Page 12: ...baffles 13 Weight 25 5 lbs without tube rings fan finder scope 1 25 eyepiece holder 30 2 lbs with tube rings finder scope 1 25 eyepiece holder Length 38 6 Tube rings Included hinged felt lined Finder...

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