Orion 9829 User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4. Attaching a telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Balancing the telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
6. Setting up and using
the equatorial mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1. Unpacking
The entire mount will arrive in one box. Be careful unpacking
the box. We recommend keeping the box and original packag-
ing. In the event that the mount needs to be shipped to anoth-
er location, or returned to Orion for warranty repair, having the
proper packaging will help ensure that your mount will survive
the journey intact.
Make sure all the parts in the Parts List are present. Be sure to
check box carefully, as some parts are small. If anything appears
to be missing or broken, immediately call Orion Customer
Support (800-676-1343) or email [email protected] for
assistance.
2. Parts List
1
Tripod
1
Tripod support tray
1
Equatorial mount
1
Latitude adjustment L-bolt
1
Tube ring mounting plate
1
Counterweight shaft
1
Large counterweight
1
Small counterweight
2
Slow-motion control knobs
1
Polar axis finder scope cover
3. Assembly
1. Stand the tripod upright and spread the legs out as far as
they will go. Keep the tripod legs at their shortest (fully
retracted) length, for now; you can extend them to a more
desirable length later, after the scope is fully assembled.
2. Place the base of the equatorial mount onto the tripod
head. Orient the equatorial mount so that the post on the
tripod head lines up with the azimuth adjustment knobs on
the equatorial mount (Figure 2). You may need to loosen
the azimuth adjustment knobs on the equatorial mount in
order to fit the mount onto the tripod head.
3. Thread the central support shaft into the equatorial mount
until tight. This will secure the equatorial mount to the tri-
pod head.
4. Thread the latitude adjustment L-bolt into the rear of the
equatorial mount as show in Figure 1
5. Remove the knob and washer from the bottom of the cen-
ter support shaft. Slide the tripod support tray up the bot-
tom of the central support shaft until the three tray arms
are touching the legs of the tripod. The flat side of the
accessory tray should be facing up. Make sure the “V” of
each tray arm is against a tripod leg. Place the knob wash-
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C
ongratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion mount. Your new SkyView Pro Equatorial Mount
was developed to work with many different telescope optical tubes. Designed for astronomical use, this
precision mount allows convenient “tracking” of celestial objects as they move slowly across the sky, so
they remain within your eyepiece’s field of view. The setting circles built into the mount will assist you in
locating hundreds of fascinating celestial denizens, including galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters, from
their catalogued coordinates. With a little practice, you’ll find that the SkyView Pro Equatorial Mount is an
invaluable tool for getting the most out of your astronomical observing sessions.
These instructions will help you set up and properly use your equatorial mount. Please read them over
thoroughly before getting started.
Figure 2.
Orient the equatorial mount so that the post on the
tripod head lines up with the azimuth adjustment knobs on the
equatorial mount.
Post
Azimuth
adjustment knobs