Orion StarBlast 4.5 User Manual

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and the Library Telescope Program of the
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
WARNING: Never look directly at the Sun through this telescope or its finder
scope — even for an instant — as permanent eye damage could result. Do not
point the telescope at the Sun, as parts will melt! Children should use this
telescope only with adult supervision.
Orion StarBlast 4.5" Telescope
Orion StarBlast 4.5" Telescope
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Orion StarBlast 4.5 Specifications

General

Aperture	114mm
Focal Length	450mm
Focal Ratio	f/4
Optical Design	Newtonian Reflector
Mount Type	Altazimuth
Finder Scope	EZ Finder II
Weight	13 lbs
Eyepieces Included	25mm and 10mm
Magnification Range	18x

Summary

Telescope Parts

Getting Started

Operating the EZ Finder

Objects to Observe

Moon

Describes observing the Moon and its phases, highlighting craters and detail visibility.

Planets

Guidance on finding and observing planets, mentioning Jupiter and Saturn.

Stars

Tips for observing star colors, double stars like Mizar and Albireo.

Deep-Sky Objects

When To Go Observing

Seeing and Transparency

Explains atmospheric conditions affecting telescopic viewing quality, like turbulence and star clarity.