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Table of Contents
1. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4. Balancing the Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5. Using Your Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. Setting Up and Using
the Equatorial Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7. Astronomical Observing . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8. Terrestrial Observing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9. Astrophotography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10. Collimating (Aligning the Optics) . . . . . 16
11. Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
12. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1. Unpacking
The SkyView Pro 100 EQ will arrive in one box. Be careful
unpacking the box. We recommend keeping the box and all
original packaging. In the event that the telescope needs to be
shipped to another location, or returned to Orion for warranty
repair, having the proper box and packaging will help ensure
that your mount will survive the journey intact.
Make sure all the parts in the Parts List are present. Be sure
to check each interior box carefully, as some parts are
small. If anything appears to be missing or broken, immedi-
ately call Orion Customer Support (800-676-1343) or email
[email protected] for assistance.
2. Parts List
1
Tripod
1
Equatorial mount
1
Tripod support tray
1
Counterweight shaft
1
Counterweight
2
Slow-motion control knobs
1
R.A. axis rear cover
1
Latitude adjustment L-bolt
1
Optical tube assembly
2
Tube rings with mounting screws
1
Tube ring mounting plate
1
25mm Sirius Plössl eyepiece
1
10mm Sirius Plössl eyepiece
1
90° Star diagonal
1
Finder scope
1
Finder scope bracket with O-ring
1
Dust Cover
1
Collimation tool
3. Assembly
Assembling the telescope for the first time should take about
30 minutes. No tools are needed other than the ones provid-
ed. All screws should be tightened securely, but be careful not
to over-tighten or the threads may strip. Refer to Figure 1 dur-
ing the assembly process.
During assembly (and anytime, for that matter), do not touch
the surfaces of the lenses of the telescope, finder scope, or
eyepieces with your fingers. The optical surfaces have delicate
coatings on them that can easily be damaged if touched inap-
propriately. Never remove any lens assembly from its housing
for any reason, or the product warranty and return policy will
be voided.
1. Stand the tripod legs upright and spread the legs out as far
as they will go. Keep the tripod legs at their shortest (fully
retracted) length, for now; you can extend them to a more
desirable length later, after the scope is fully assembled.
2. Place the base of the equatorial mount into the tripod
head. Orient the equatorial mount so that the post on the
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ongratulations on your purchase of an Orion telescope. Your new SkyView Pro 100 EQ is designed for
high-resolution viewing and astrophotography of astronomical objects. With its precision optics and stur-
dy equatorial mount, you’ll be able to enjoy hundreds of fascinating celestial denizens.
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 or its finder scope—even for an
instant—without a professionally made solar fil-
ter that completely covers the front of the instru-
ment, or permanent eye damage could result.
Young children should use this telescope only
with adult supervision.
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