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IN 305 Rev. A 02/07

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Orion

ShortTube

™

80-A

80mm Rich-Field Refracting Telescope

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Summary of Contents for SHORTTUBE 80-A

Page 1: ...76 1343 E mail support telescope com Corporate Offices 831 763 7000 P O Box 1815 Santa Cruz CA 95061 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 Orion ShortTube 80 A...

Page 2: ...eels Welcome to a new world of adventure Welcome to a new world of adventure W Your Orion ShortTube 80 A is a fine quality instrument designed for both daytime ter elcome to a new world of adventure Y...

Page 3: ...g the chrome spring loaded tensioner on the bracket with your fingers Figure 2b Push the finder scope through the bracket until the O ring seats just inside the front open ing of the bracket s cylinde...

Page 4: ...readjust the focus when aiming at subjects of varying distances or after changing eyepieces Make sure the focus lock thumbscrew is loosened before focusing After focusing you can tighten it to lock t...

Page 5: ...he sky on a given night A good star chart or atlas can come in handy for helping A good star chart or atlas can come in handy for helping locate interesting objects among the dizzying multitude of sta...

Page 6: ...try switching to a higher power eyepiece like the supplied 9mm Expanse eye piece to ferret out more detail If the image you see is not crisp and steady reduce the magnification by switching to a longe...

Page 7: ...ing case The carrying case will hold the ShortTube 80 A safely dur ing transport and doubles as a convenient storage spot when the telescope is not in use You will need to remove accessories such as t...

Page 8: ...fective pro vided it is returned postage paid to Orion Warranty Repair 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 Proof of purchase such as a copy of the original receipt is required This warranty does not ap...