Orion GOSCOPE 70 - Manual (Page 2)

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Parts list
Optical tube assembly
Tripod
45° erect-image diagonal
20mm eyepiece
10mm eyepiece
EZ Finder II reflex sight
Objective lens cover
Backpack carry case
assembly
Carefully remove all of the items from the shipping box. Make
sure all the parts listed in the parts list are present. Save all
boxes and packaging material. In the unlikely event you need to
return the telescope, you should use the original packaging.
Assembling the telescope is very easy and quick to do. No
tools are required. During assembly (and anytime for that mat-
ter), do not touch the any of the lenses of the telescope, eye-
pieces, or finder scope with your fingers. The optical surfaces
can become dirty or damaged if touched. Never remove any
lens assembly from its housing for any reason, or the product
warranty and return policy will be voided.
Refer to Figure 1 during assembly.
1. Spread the legs of the tripod, and extend them to the
desired length. Extend the legs by disengaging the leg
clamps and pulling the leg sections out. Re-engage the
clamps when done.
2. Remove the quick-release shoe from the top of the tri-
pod. To do this, you must first push the quick-release lever
(Figure 2a).
3. Attach the quick-release shoe to the mounting block on the
GoScope optical tube (Figure 2b). Thread the stud on the
shoe into the threaded hole in the mounting block. Use the
knurled edge of the screw on the underside of the shoe to
secure it to the tube. You can use a small flathead screw
driver or the edge of a coin to firmly tighten the connection.
4. Attach the 45° erect-image diagonal to the optical tube.
First remove the caps from the diagonal and unthread
the cover on the rear of the GoScope. The knurled ring
on the diagonal connects to the threads on the rear of the
GoScope (Figure 3). Tighten this ring firmly. If you wish
to change the orientation of the diagonal for a more com-
fortable viewing angle, you must first loosen the knurled
ring on the diagonal. Rotate the diagonal to the desired
viewing angle, and retighten the knurled ring to lock the
diagonal into place.
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C
ongratulations on your purchase of an Orion telescope. Your new GoScope 70 is the most portable
telescope system ever developed by Orion. Since it fits completely in its included backpack case, you
can take the GoScope on camping trips, day hikes, the beach, sporting events, vacations, and anywhere
else you want to bring it. Great for daytime spotting or nighttime stargazing, the GoScope offers the entire
family new worlds of fun.
These instructions will help you set up, properly use and care for your telescope. Please read them over
thoroughly before getting started.
WarninG: Never look directly at the Sun through
your telescope—even for an instant—without a
professionally made solar filter that completely
covers the front of the instrument, or permanent
eye damage could result. Young children should
use this telescope only with adult supervision.
Figure 2a. Remove the quick-release shoe from the tripod by
pushing the quick-release lever while simultaneously lifting the quick
release shoe with the other hand.
Figure 2b. Orient the quick-release shoe relative to the
mounting block as shown.
Quick-release
shoe
Quick-release
lever