Orbitor OR 1208SS Instruction Manual Download

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A. Finder Scope

B. Telescope Tube

C. Dew Shield

D. Eyepiece

E. Diagonal Mirror

F. Focuser

G. Altitude Lock Bolt

H. Azimuth Lock Screw

I. Tripod Height Adjusters

J. Tripod Legs

K. Universal Accessory

Bracket

Here are the Main Parts of Your

orbitor 1208SS

WARNING!

Do not aim your telescope at the sun, or anywhere near

the sun! Instant and irreversible damage can occur,

including blindness!

Do not let children use any telescope without adult

supervision at any time the sun is above the horizon.

Summary of Contents for OR 1208SS

Page 1: ...orbitor OR 1208SS Astronomical and Terrestrial Telescope Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...J Tripod Legs K Universal Accessory Bracket Here are the Main Parts of Your orbitor 1208SS WARNING Do not aim your telescope at the sun or anywhere near the sun Instant and irreversible damage can occur including blindness Do not let children use any telescope without adult supervision at any time the sun is above the horizon A B C D F E G H I I J J J K ...

Page 3: ...ar Searcher CONTENTS Telescope Parts 2 Sun Warning 2 Introduction 3 Assembly 4 The Finder Scope 5 Finder Scope Alignment 6 Using Your Telescope 7 Astronomical Use 7 Terrestrial Use 8 About Magnification 8 The Star Searcher 9 Care Cleaning of Optics 11 What to Look For 12 This unit uses 2 AA batteries Always use fresh batteries If the unit will not be used for an extended term remove the batteries ...

Page 4: ...shape as the altitude lock nut Place the nut in this cutout Then while holding this nut in place insert the altitude lock bolt G from the other side Turn the bolt clockwise to tighten it Be careful not to over tighten 5 The altitude lock bolt G is correctly tight ened when you can move the telescope tube up or down and it will stay pointed at the angle you want Figure 2 6 Find the azimuth lock scr...

Page 5: ... If the Finder Scope tube is wrapped in plastic loosen the three positioning screws Fig 3 on the bracket un til you can slide the Finder Scope out Remove the plastic and reinsert the Finder Scope in the same direction that it was posi tioned in before Tighten the three positioning screws 2 You will see two chromed bolts sticking out from the tube Fig 3 Each one has two nuts Remove only the top nut...

Page 6: ...r telescope and look through your telescope to locate an object as far away as you can Use the focus ing knobs to make the image sharp Adjust the telescope tube until this object is in the centre of the viewing field 4 Tighten the altitude lock bolt G and the azi muth lock screw H Check the position of your chosen object and re adjust the tube po sition if needed to ensure that the object is in th...

Page 7: ...skyglow of a town or city can cut its ability by half Astronomical Use 1 From aligning the Finder Scope you know how to change eyepieces Always start view ing with your 20mm eyepiece This is your low power eyepiece and its wide viewing field will make it easier to locate objects By the way you will notice that stars when seen through your telescope still look like points of light This is because t...

Page 8: ... right side up and prop erly oriented 3 For more magnification remove the 20mm eyepiece and replace it with the 4mm one About Magnification Power 1 You have seen that as you change eye pieces objects appear closer or further away You are seeing the effect of changing magni fication or power 2 To determine the astronomical magnification of your telescope divide the telescope s 600mm focal length by...

Page 9: ...ting adapter Getting Started 1 First turn the battery compartment lid counterclockwise to remove it 2 Then insert 2 AA alkaline batteries into the battery holder Place the positive ends of the batteries in first as is shown by the diagram printed on the outside of the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment lid by turning it clockwise Do not over tighten Installation 1 The Star Searc...

Page 10: ...tes how the constellation is posi tioned in the sky With a compass or by using the position of Polaris the North Star determine which direction is North Then turn your telescope until the N and arrow are pointing in this direction 7 Now all you need do is scan the sky in the general area your telescope is pointing until you see a pattern of stars matching the pattern shown on your card The card wi...

Page 11: ...u wish to remove dust from the lenses or mirrors you first should try using a can of filtered compressed air Remove the dust cap and the dew shield in the case of the refractor style of telescope or take the mirror cell out of the reflecting type Once you are able to freely blow across the surface of the optics then begin by first pointing the can away from the piece and gently expel some air This...

Page 12: ... and Telescope will give you the locations of the planets from month to month Most people who have looked up at night have probably seen some planets but did not realize it A planet when it is well clear of the horizon will not twinkle as do the stars They are resolved by the eye as tiny balls as opposed to the stars which are infinitely small points of light The easiest planets to view when they ...

Page 13: ...ings that encircle the planet which are spectacular The planet appears as a pale yellow as do the rings but one can spend hours looking at these The major division in the rings the Cas sini division is possible to see in a small telescope if the viewing is steady Uranus and Neptune are the last of the solar system gas giants They do not yield up spectacular sights like Jupiter or Saturn however th...

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