Orion 8 EQ - Manual (Page 19)

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stream of lukewarm water. Any particles on the surface can be
swabbed gently with a series of cotton balls, each used just
one time. Dry the mirror in a stream of air (a “blower bulb”
works great), or remove any stray drops of water with the cor-
ner of a paper towel. Water will run off a clean surface. Cover
the mirror surface with Kleenex, and leave the mirror in a
warm area until it is completely dry before reassembling the
telescope.
11. Specifications
Primary mirror diameter: 203mm (8")
Primary mirror coating: Aluminized, SiO
2
overcoat
Focal Length: 1000mm
Focal Ratio: f/4.9
Secondary mirror: 58mm minor axis
Secondary mirror holder: Four-vaned spider, .4mm thick vanes
Eyepieces: 25mm and 10mm Sirius Plössls, fully coated, 1.25"
Magnification: 40x (with 25mm) and 100x (with 10mm)
Finder Scope: 6x30 achromatic, 7° field of view
Focuser: Rack and pinion, accepts 2" or 1.25" eyepieces
Camera adapter: Couples 35mm SLR camera T-ring to focuser
Mount: SkyView Pro, German equatorial
Tripod: Steel
Tripod support tray: Aluminum, provides additional stability,
holds five 1.25" eyepiece and two 2" eyepieces
Weight: 62 lbs. (Mount 30 lbs., optical tube 32 lbs.)
Counterweights: 10.9 lbs. each
Polar axis latitude adjustment: 8° to 70°
Polar axis finder: Optional
Motor Drives: Optional