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Orion StarSeeker IV User Manual

Orion StarSeeker IV
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Orion
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StarSeeker
IV
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IN 542 Rev. A 06/15
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Orion StarSeeker IV Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeReflector
Focal Ratiof/5
GoTo SystemYes
Database42, 000+ Objects
Optical DesignNewtonian
Tracking RatesSidereal, Lunar, Solar
FinderscopeRed Dot
Eyepieces10mm
TripodAluminum
Battery8 x AA (not included)
Tracking ModesAlt-Az

Summary

Assembly

Setting Up the Tripod and Mount arm

Steps to set up the tripod and attach the mount arm securely.

Attaching the Telescope Tube to the Mount Arm

Instructions for mounting the telescope tube onto the mount arm.

Inserting the Star Diagonal and Eyepiece

Steps for attaching the star diagonal and eyepiece to the telescope.

Installing the EZ Finder II

Instructions for installing the EZ Finder II sight onto the telescope.

Learning to Use the EZ Finder, Eyepieces, and Focuser

The EZ Finder II

Explanation of the EZ Finder II's operation and alignment.

Eyepieces and Magnification

How to use eyepieces and calculate magnification.

Focusing

Instructions on how to focus the telescope for clear viewing.

Image Orientation

Explanation of how images appear in the eyepiece.

Powering the StarSeeker IV Mount

The SynScan GoTo Hand Controller

Overview of the telescope's command center and its capabilities.

Keypad Layout and Connection Ports

Details about the hand controller's keys and ports.

Initial Setup

Connecting the SynScan Hand Controller

How to connect the hand controller to the mount.

GoTo Star Alignment

Brightest Star Alignment

Detailed steps for aligning using the brightest star method.

Cancellation During Alignment Process

How to cancel or restart the alignment process.

2-Star Alignment

Steps for aligning using two stars.

Locating Objects

SynScan's Object Database

Overview of the telescope's object database and catalogs.

Selecting an Object

Methods for selecting celestial objects to view.

Identifying an Unknown Object

How to identify objects the telescope is pointing at.

Collimation of StarSeeker IV Reflectors

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