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1. Parts list
Qty. Description
1
Optical tube assembly
1
German-type equatorial mount
2
Slow-motion control cables
2
Knobs for slow-motion cables
1
5x crosshair finder scope
1
Finder scope bracket
1
Counterweight
1
Counterweight shaft
1
20mm (45x) eyepiece (.965")
1
90° prism star diagonal (.965")
1
Tripod accessory tray
3
Tripod legs
3
2-1/4" tripod leg bolts with washers and wing nuts
3
Tripod leg lock knobs
3
Accessory tray screws with wing nuts and washers
1
Objective lens cap
C
ongratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion telescope. Your new Observer 60 EQ Refractor 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 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; 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 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. Using your Telescope—Astronomical Viewing ....................................................................... 6
7. Terrestrial Viewing .................................................................................................................. 8
8. Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 9
9. Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 9
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.
