Orion FUNSCOPE User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IN 374 Rev. D 02/18
Fu nSc pe
76mm TableTop Reflector Telescope
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Orion FUNSCOPE Specifications

General

Brand	Orion
Model	FUNSCOPE
Category	Telescope
Language	English

Summary

Getting Familiar with the FunScope's Features

Red Dot Finder Scope

Sighting device to locate celestial objects and aim the telescope.

Getting Started

Aiming the Telescope: Altitude and Azimuth

Focusing the Telescope

Procedure for achieving sharp focus using the focus wheels.

Aligning and Using the Red Dot Finder Scope

Steps to align the red dot finder scope with the main telescope.

Using Your Telescope

Choosing an Observing Site

Let Your Eyes Dark-Adapt

Eyepiece Selection

Choosing eyepieces for different magnifications and fields of view.

Magnification Limits

Using the 2x Barlow Lens

How to use the Barlow lens to double eyepiece magnification.

Using the MoonMap 260

Objects to Observe

Categories of celestial objects suitable for observation.

The Moon

Tips for observing the Moon, including phases and the terminator.

The Sun

Safely observing the Sun using a proper solar filter.

The Planets

Observing planets like Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus in detail.

The Stars

Deep-Sky Objects

Telescope Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Optics

Collimation – Aligning the Optics

Aligning the Primary Mirror

Star-Testing the Telescope

Using star tests to verify and check optical alignment.