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Figure 1. Observer 60 EQ Parts Diagram

Optical tube

Tube cradle

Finder scope
Finder scope  

alignment screws

Finder scope  

bracket

Eyepiece

Star diagonal

Focuser drawtube

Focus knob

Declination slow-motion control

Latitude adjustment knob  

and scale (not shown)

Tripod leg bolt

Accessory tray bracket

Accessory tray

Tripod leg

Leg lock knob

Objective lens

Dew cap
Declination  

lock knob
Right ascension  

slow-motion control
Declination (Dec.)  

setting circle

Equatorial mount
Right ascension lock  

knob (not shown)
Counterweight
Counterweight shaft
Retaining washer and screw
Counterweight lock knob
Right ascension (R.A.)  

setting circle
Azimuth lock knob

Rubber foot

Summary of Contents for Observer 60mm EQ 9032

Page 1: ...Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 Customer Support 800 676 1343 E mail support telescope com Corporate Offices 831 763 7000 P O Box 1815 Santa Cruz CA 95061 instruction Manual Orion Observer 60mm...

Page 2: ...stment knob and scale not shown Tripod leg bolt Accessory tray bracket Accessory tray Tripod leg Leg lock knob Objective lens Dew cap Declination lock knob Right ascension slow motion control Declinat...

Page 3: ...erns of stars in the major constellations a star wheel or planisphere available from Orion or your local telescope shop will greatly help With a little practice a little patience and a reasonably dark...

Page 4: ...slipping off the shaft and possibly onto your foot if the counterweight lock knob should come loose Now with the counterweight lock knob loose hold the counterweight in one hand and thread the shaft i...

Page 5: ...nt enables you to follow or track objects by slowly rotating the telescope on its right ascension axis using only the R A slow motion cable But first the mount must be aligned with the Earth s rotatio...

Page 6: ...ld of view but they ll get you close assuming the equatorial mount is accurately polar aligned The R A setting circle must be recalibrated every time you wish to locate a new object Do so by calibrati...

Page 7: ...yes to very bright daylight for extended periods of time can adversely affect your night vision for days So give yourself at least a little while to get used to the dark before you begin observing To...

Page 8: ...ably won t be able to see any surface detail on the Red Planet but you will notice its ruddy color Stars Stars will appear like twinkling points of light in the telescope Even powerful telescopes cann...

Page 9: ...leaning tissue Don t use household cleaners or eyeglass type cleaning cloth or wipes as they often contain undesirable additives like silicone which don t work well on precision optics Place a few dro...

Page 10: ...gar Way Watsonville CA 95076 If the product is not registered proof of purchase such as a copy of the original invoice is required This warranty does not apply if in Orion s judgment the instrument ha...

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