Orion STARMAX 9826 - Manual (Page 15)

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cleaning lenses
Any quality optical lens cleaning tissue and optical lens clean-
ing fluid specifically designed for multi-coated optics can be
used to clean the StarMax’s front meniscus lens or exposed
lenses of your eyepieces or finder scope. Never use regular
glass cleaner or cleaning fluid designed for eyeglasses. Before
cleaning with fluid and tissue, however, blow any loose parti-
cles off the lens with a blower bulb or compressed air. Then
apply some cleaning fluid to a tissue, never directly on the
optics. Wipe the lens gently in a circular motion, then remove
any excess fluid with a fresh lens tissue. Oily fingerprints and
smudges may be removed using this method. Use caution;
rubbing too hard may scratch the lens. For the large surface of
the meniscus lens, clean only a small area at a time, using a
fresh lens tissue on each area. Never reuse tissues.
10. specifications
Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
Aperture: 127mm
Effective focal length: 1540mm
Focal ratio: f/12.1
Central obstruction diameter: 39mm
Primary mirror coating: Aluminum with overcoat
Meniscus lens coating: Anti-reflection multi-coatings on both
sides of lens
Eyepiece adapter: Accepts 1.25” accessories, camera
T-threads
Eyepiece: 25mm Sirius Plössl, fully coated with multi-
coatings, 1.25” format
Magnification with supplied eyepiece: 62x
Actual field of view with supplied eyepiece: 0.77°
Diagonal: 90° mirror star diagonal, 1.25” format
Near focus (with supplied eyepiece & diagonal): 27 feet
Finder scope: 6x magnification, 26mm aperture, correct-
image, achromatic, 6.3° field
Finder scope bracket: Dovetail mounting, spring-loaded X-Y
alignment
Optical tube mounting plate: Fits standard photo-style
tripods and EQ-3 equatorial mount
Mount: EQ-3, German-type equatorial
Slow-motion controls: R.A. and Dec. axes
Setting Circles: R.A. scaled in 10 minute increments, Dec.
scaled in 2° increments
Counterweights: 4.0 lbs and 7.5 lbs
Tripod: Adjustable-height aluminum legs, accessory tray
included
Case: Deluxe carry case for optical tube included, padded
case for EQ-3 mount optional
Motor drives: Optional
Weight: 36.6 lbs (tube 8.6 lbs, mount 28.lbs)
one-Year limited Warranty
This Orion StarMax 127mm EQ ™ is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only.
During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any
warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned postage paid to: Orion Warranty
Repair, 89 Hangar 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 has been abused, mishandled, or
modified, nor does it apply to normal wear and tear. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. For further warranty service information, con-
tact: Customer Service Department, Orion Telescopes & Binoculars, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA
95076; (800) 676-1343.
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