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instruction Manual

IN 319 Rev. A  09/07

Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975

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orion

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 6" newtonian  

imaging reflector

#9786

Summary of Contents for 9786

Page 1: ...09 07 Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 Customer Support 800 676 1343 E mail support telescope com Corporate Offices 831 763 7000 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 Orion 6 N...

Page 2: ...he 6 Newtonian Imaging Reflector Focuser Focus wheel Primary mirror cell Secondary mirror holder Fine focus wheel Dovetail holder Focuser thumbscrew Drawtube extension thumbscrew Focus wheel Focus loc...

Page 3: ...us shift Focus shift occurs when an image changes position in the eyepiece dur ing focusing The Crayford design provides constant tension via four roller bearings and the focus shaft so the drawtube c...

Page 4: ...ead con nection with a CCD camera like the Orion StarShoot a zero profile camera adapter is required available from Orion The zero profile adapter is inserted into the focuser just like a 2 eyepiece a...

Page 5: ...ote When make adjustments to the secondary mirror position be careful not to stress the spider vanes or they may bend To adjust the secondary mirror left to right in the focuser drawtube use the inclu...

Page 6: ...e pri mary mirror is centered in the secondary mirror but the small reflection of the secondary mirror with the dot of the col limating cap is off center The tilt of the primary mirror is adjusted wit...

Page 7: ...t have to clean the telescope s mirrors very often normally once every year or so is fine Covering the front opening of the telescope with the dust cover when it is not in use will prevent dust from a...

Page 8: ...inized face up in the water and let it soak for a few minutes or hours if it s a very dirty mirror Wipe the mirror under water with clean cotton balls using extremely light pressure and strok ing in s...

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