ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS AstroView 9822 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IN 192 Rev. A 05/02
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Equatorial Mount
#9822 AstroView Equatorial Mount

ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS AstroView 9822 Specifications

General

Brand	ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS
Model	AstroView 9822
Category	Accessories
Accessory Type	Equatorial Mount
Mount Type	German Equatorial
Tripod Leg Diameter	1.75 inches
Accessory Tray	Yes
Type	Mount
Kit Components	Mount, Tripod, Counterweight

Summary

Unpacking

Parts List

Assembly

Attaching a Telescope

Guidance on mounting telescope tubes to the equatorial mount.

Balancing the Telescope

Procedure for balancing the telescope on both R.A. and Dec. axes for smooth movement.

Setting Up and Using the Equatorial Mount

Polar Alignment

Aligning the mount's R.A. axis with the Earth's rotational axis for tracking.

Understanding the Setting Circles

Calibrating the Right Ascension Setting Circle

Steps to calibrate the R.A. setting circle for accurate object location.

Finding Objects With Setting Circles

Using calibrated setting circles to locate celestial objects in the sky.

Pointing the Telescope

Guidance on how to point the telescope in various directions without disturbing alignment.

Specifications