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Orion SHORTTUBE 80-A User Manual

Orion SHORTTUBE 80-A
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IN 305 Rev. A 02/07
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975
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ShortTube
80-A
80mm Rich-Field Refracting Telescope
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9947
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Orion SHORTTUBE 80-A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Aperture80 mm
Focal Length400 mm
Focal Ratiof/5
Optical DesignRefractor
Mount TypeAltazimuth
TripodAluminum
Eyepieces Included10mm (40x)

Summary

Getting Started

Installing the Finder Scope

Instructions for attaching the finder scope to its bracket and optical tube.

Installing the Diagonal and Eyepiece

Steps for inserting the star diagonal and eyepiece into the focuser.

Mounting the Telescope

Guide on attaching the telescope to equatorial or altazimuth mounts.

Telescope Operation and Setup

Focusing

How to adjust the telescope's focuser for a sharp image.

Eyeglasses Usage

Advice for users who wear eyeglasses while observing.

Finder Scope Alignment

Procedure to align the finder scope with the main telescope.

Finder Scope Focusing

Astronomical Viewing

Viewing the Moon

Observing the Moon's craters and surface features during partial phases.

Viewing the Sun

Guidelines for safe solar observation with a full-aperture filter.

Viewing the Planets

How to locate and observe bright planets like Venus and Jupiter.

Viewing Stars

Tips for observing star colors, doubles, and clusters.

Viewing Deep-Sky Objects

Observing nebulae, clusters, and galaxies under dark skies.

Terrestrial Viewing

Calculating Magnification

Telescope Photography

Care and Maintenance

Specifications

Warranty Information

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