Orion StarBlast 6 User Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reector telescope. If you have never
owned a telescope before, we would like to welcome you to amateur astronomy. Take some time to famil-
iarize yourself with the night sky. Learn to recognize the patterns of stars in the major constellations. With
a little practice, a little patience, and a reasonably dark sky away from city lights, you’ll nd your telescope
to be a never-ending source of wonder, exploration, and relaxation.
With its high-quality 6" parabolic reector optics and precision-engineered mechanics, the StarBlast 6 is
an immensely capable astronomical instrument. Your telescope will arrive almost fully assembled out of
the box! Only the visual accessories need to be installed.
This compact but powerful telescope is designed with portability in mind. Wherever you take it, we’re sure
you and your family and friends will love scanning the night sky for its many hidden treasures.
The following instructions will help you to get the maximum performance from your new telescope, please
read them thoroughly.
Figure 1. Components of the StarBlast 6 Astro Reector telescope
Optical tube
Base
Dust cap
Red dot scope
Eyepieces
Eyepiece rack
Mounting screws

Orion StarBlast 6 Specifications

General

Aperture	150 mm
Focal Length	750 mm
Focal Ratio	f/5
Optical Design	Reflector
Magnification Range	30x, 75x
Finder Scope	EZ Finder II
Weight	23.5 lbs
Eyepieces Included	25 mm, 10 mm