Orion SPACEPROBE 130ST EQ - Manual (Page 3)

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table of Contents
1. Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5. Setting Up and Using the
Equatorial Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6. Collimating the Optics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7. Using Your Telescope—
Astronomical Observing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8. Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1. unpacking
The entire telescope system will arrive in one box. Be careful
unpacking the box. We recommend keeping the original ship-
ping container. In the event that the telescope needs to be
shipped to another location, or returned to Orion for warranty
repair, having the proper shipping container will help ensure
that your telescope will survive the journey intact.
Make sure all the parts in the Parts List are present. Be sure
to check boxes carefully, as some parts are small. If anything
appears to be missing or broken, immediately call Orion
Customer Support (800-676-1343) for assistance.
2. Parts list
Qty. Description
1
Optical tube assembly
1 Optical tube dust cap
2 Optical tube mounting rings
1 25mm (26x) Srius Plössl eyepiece (1.25")
1 10mm (65x) Sirius Plössl eyepiece (1.25")
1 6x30 crosshair finder scope
1 Dovetail finder scope bracket with O-ring
1 Equatorial mount
3 Tripod legs with attachment screws
3 Leg lock knobs (may already be on tripod legs)
1 Counterweight shaft
1 Counterweight
1 Tripod accessory tray
1 Accessory tray bracket
3 Accessory tray wing screws
(may be attached to accessory tray)
2 Slow-motion control cables
1 Collimation cap
3. Assembly
Assembling the telescope for the first time should take about
30 minutes. No tools are needed other than the ones pro-
vided. All screws should be tightened securely to eliminate
flexing and wobbling, but be careful not to over-tighten or
the threads may strip. Refer to Figure 1 during the assembly
process.
During assembly (and anytime, for that matter), DO NOT
touch the surfaces of the telescope mirrors or the lenses of
the finder scopes or eyepieces with your fingers. The opti-
cal surfaces have delicate coatings on them that can easily
be damaged if touched inappropriately. NEVER remove any
lens assembly from its housing for any reason, or the prod-
uct warranty and return policy will be voided.
C
ongratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion telescope. Your new SpaceProbe 130ST 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 planets, 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 familiar-
ize 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 get-
ting started.
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.