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  • Page 1 © ™ GoTo Telescopes #13159 StarSeeker IV 114mm Reflector #13162 StarSeeker IV 102mm Mak-Cass #13160 StarSeeker IV 130mm Reflector #13163 StarSeeker IV 127mm Mak-Cass #13161 StarSeeker IV 150mm Reflector #13164 StarSeeker IV 80mm Refractor #13165 StarSeeker IV Mount with GoTo Hand Controller...
  • Page 2 EZ Finder II Altitude tensioning knob Mount arm Battery compartment Eyepiece, 23mm Dovetail mounting bar Star diagonal Focus knob Compass Eyepiece, 10mm Accessory tray/ GoTo Hand Spreader controller Tripod Figure 1. Parts of the StarSeeker IV (127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain shown)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Image Orientation ....... 9 Powering the StarSeeker IV Mount . . . . . . . . 10 Take time to read through this manual before embarking on your journey through the heavens.

  • Page 4: Assembly

    Washer knob Figure 2. Included components of the StarSeeker IV GoTo telescope. (StarSeeker IV 127mm Mak-Cass shown) tray provides additional stability for the tripod, and has holes for eyepieces and other accessories.. Open the shipping box and, referring to the above Parts List and Figure 2, check that all the parts are present.
  • Page 5 Figure 5. A) Wrap the strap around a tripod leg and pull tight before fastening. B) The hand controller bracket installed. Attach hand controller bracket to a tripod leg. If you attach it above the accessory tray it will not be able to slide down the leg.
  • Page 6 up or 180 degrees opposite in the down position, your choice. Also notice the altitude axis tensioning knob near the top of the mount arm (refer to Figure 1). It is used to set the desired tension for rotation of the telescope by hand in altitude. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the tension;...
  • Page 7 Battery compartment cover Notch Figure 8. Attaching the star diagonal (refractor and Maksutov-Cassegrain models only). Figure 10. A) To install the CR2032 battery in the EZ Finder II, first turn it upside-down and remove the battery compartment cover. B) Install the battery with positive (+) side facing up, as shown.

  • Page 8: Learning To Use The Ez Finder, Eyepieces

    Eyepieces and Magnification Once aligned, EZ Finder II will usually hold its alignment even Your StarSeeker IV telescope comes with two special wide- after being removed and remounted. Otherwise, only minimal field eyepieces, which have a 60-degree field of view (Figure realignment will be needed.

  • Page 9: Focusing

    Focusing To focus, if you have a StarSeeker IV Newtonian reflector or refractor telescope, simply turn either of the two focus wheels on the focuser until the image looks sharp. For the Maksutov- Cassegrain models, the focus knob resides to the right of the visual back, or accessory adapter.

  • Page 10: Powering The Starseeker Iv Mount

    Powering the StarSeeker IV Mount Mode keys Your StarSeeker IV mount can be powered by 8 user-supplied AA alkaline batteries inserted into the battery compartment Direction located in the mount arm (see Figure 15 .) (Note that the bat-...

  • Page 11: Initial Setup

    • NGC, IC, M, PLANET, and OBJECT: Allows direct access N (0˚) to database of thousands of objects Connecting the SynScan Hand Controller (315˚) (45˚) Plug the larger of the two connectors on the coil cable into the RJ-45 jack on the bottom of the SynScan hand controller (Figure 17B) .

  • Page 12: Moving The Mount

    “NO” indicates the time entered is Standard time. Press the ENTER key to confirm and proceed to the In order for your StarSeeker IV GoTo telescope to accurately next step locate and point to objects in the sky, it must first be aligned on known positions (stars) in the sky.

  • Page 13: Brightest Star Alignment

    Brightest Star alignment field of view. Don’t move the mount manually, other- wise you will overshoot the star position and lose it. If Aligning the 1st Star the default speed is inadequate you can change it as Select “Brightest Star” as your Alignment Method. Press described in the section Moving the Mount.

  • Page 14: Locating Objects

    locating Objects PLANET – This shortcut key takes you to the Solar System submenu in the database. Use the scroll keys to cycle through the list of planets in our solar system (including SynScan’s Object Database Pluto!) and the Moon. Press ENTER to view an object’s The SynScan hand controller boasts a vast database of over coordinates, and ENTER once more to slew to the object 42,900 stars and other celestial objects.

  • Page 15: Other Features & Functions

    You can find the latest firmware ver- Astronomy Software”). PC direct mode is also used to update sion on Orion’s website and easily update the hand controller. the motor controller’s firmware (see “Updating Firmware”). Refer to the page on our website (www.OrionTelescopes.com) Polarscope LED –...
  • Page 16 Well collimated optics are critical for achieving the sharpest possible images with your telescope. Precise colli- mation of StarSeeker IV telescopes is done at the factory, and for the StarSeeker IV refractor and Maksutov-Cassegrains, it should never need any further adjustment. For reflectors, on the other hand, occasional collimation of the mirrors may be necessary.

  • Page 17: Appendix A - Synscan Menu Tree

    The SynScan menu tree is a useful reference to the menus that the con- troller will display when connected to the StarSeeker IV mount. In this manual only the most important func- tions are explained in detail to help you start observing with your StarSeeker telescope.

  • Page 19: Appendix C - Sky Maps

    appendix c – Sky Maps (for selection of alignment stars) NORTH SOUTH SPRING Early March 1:00 AM Late March 12:00 AM Early April 12:00 AM* Late April 11:00 PM* Early May 10:00 PM* Late May 9:00 PM* Early June 8:00 PM (dusk)* *Daylight saving time...
  • Page 20 NORTH SOUTH SUMMER Early June 2:00 AM* Late June 1:00 AM* Early July 12:00 AM* Late July 11:00 PM* Early August 10:00 PM* Late August 9:00 PM* Early September 8:00 PM (dusk)* *Daylight saving time...
  • Page 21 NORTH SOUTH AUTUMN Early September 2:00 AM* Late September 1:00 AM* Early October 12:00 AM* Late October 11:00 PM* Early November 9:00 PM Late November 8:00 PM Early December 7:00 PM *Daylight saving time...
  • Page 22 NORTH SOUTH WINTER Early December 2:00 AM Late December 1:00 AM Early January 12:00 AM Late January 11:00 PM Early February 10:00 PM Late February 9:00 PM Early March 8:00 PM...
  • Page 24 One-Year limited Warranty This Orion product is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned postage paid.

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