Orion APEX #9825 User Manual
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Welcome to a new world of adventure! Your Apex
Maksutov-Cassegrain (Mak-Cass) telescope is a
fine-quality instrument designed for both daytime
terrestrial viewing and nighttime stargazing.
Compact, portable, and easy to use, this versatile
scope will provide many hours of enjoyment for the
whole family.
These instructions will help you set up and prop-
erly use and care for your telescope. Please read
them over thoroughly before getting started.
Parts list
Qty. Description
1
Optical tube assembly
1
25mm Sirius Plössl eyepiece
1
45° correct-image diagonal
1
Correct-image finder scope
1
Finder scope bracket
1
Soft carry case
1
Optical tube dust cover
2
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. Young children should use this
telescope only with adult supervision.
Figure 1: The Apex Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube assembly parts diagram. The Apex 102mm is shown,
but all models have similar components.
Eyepiece adapter
25mm Sirius
Plössl eyepiece
45° correct-image
diagonal
Focus knob
Mounting block
Meniscus
lens
Correct-image
finder scope
Dovetail holder
Finder scope
bracket