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Orion StarBlast 6" Telescope 

USER GUIDE 

 

WARNING: 

Never look directly at the Sun through a 

telescope— even for an instant — as permanent 

eye damage will result. Do not point the telescope 

at the Sun, as parts will melt!  Children should use 

this telescope only with adult supervision. 

 

 The Telescope Lending Program is brought to 

you by: 

 
 

 

About the SVO Telescope Lending Program 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Страница 1: ...ough a telescope even for an instant as permanent eye damage will result Do not point the telescope at the Sun as parts will melt Children should use this telescope only with adult supervision The Tel...

Страница 2: ...ren of all ages and levels of experience to meet growing community interest in viewing southern Utah s starry skies SVO s project is designed to enable residents of Kane County who may not already own...

Страница 3: ...3 Table of Contents Eyepieces 4 Telescope Details 6 Setup 7 Focusing 8 EZ Finder 9 Using the EZ Finder 10 Transporting 12 Observation guide 13 Keeping Equipment Clean 15 Support 16...

Страница 4: ...4 Getting Started Note Adult supervision is recommended for all equipment setup We suggest reading this user guide and practicing with the telescope inside before you take it out in the dark Eyepieces...

Страница 5: ...at first because they offer a wider field of view making it easier to find objects When viewing deep space objects star clusters and nebulae as well as the moon it is best to use lower power When vie...

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Страница 7: ...ady to start using the telescope This is a push to telescope meaning that the user manually points the telescope at the desired target The telescope moves on two axes altitude up down and azimuth left...

Страница 8: ...h the eyepiece and slowly rotate either of the two focus wheels until the object comes into sharp focus Note like many reflector telescopes the image in the eyepiece will be upside down If you wear gl...

Страница 9: ...reen mounted in the front of the unit so that when you look through the screen the red dot will appear to float in space When the EZ Finder is properly aligned with the telescope an object centered on...

Страница 10: ...he dimmer to a brighter setting Adjusting the EZ Finder Rarely necessary if telescope is handled gently Checking the alignment of the EZ Finder is easiest during daylight Aim the telescope at a distan...

Страница 11: ...11 Remember to turn EZ Finder OFF once the object appears in the eyepiece...

Страница 12: ...ying handle while placing your other forearm under the telescope tube to provide support then lift When transporting the telescope in a car place the scope on a seat and use a seatbelt to secure it Th...

Страница 13: ...serving bright objects like planets and stars can be done on any clear evening But if you want to observe star clusters galaxies or other deep sky objects selecting a night with no moon is essential A...

Страница 14: ...ds on Hancock Road BLM trailheads off US 89 and Johnson Canyon Road offer very dark skies almost totally free of light pollution For a current map of light pollution visit https cires colorado edu Art...

Страница 15: ...of light into the telescope This can bring an enormous change to the image seen through the eyepiece Keeping Equipment Clean Cleaning the mirrors and eyepiece Please DO NOT touch or attempt to clean o...

Страница 16: ...pervision Support SVO provides technical support from Noon to 7 00 PM daily If you have any setup or observational issues questions or believe equipment maintenance is needed call 435 644 3735 Please...

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