How to Use Orion Intelliscopes - Orion Telescopes and Binoculars

[BonesTheCat]

Can you tell my missus how much I need one of these for me please?

[adamjosiah123]

Why dosnt it come with the tracker anymore? All i can find is the classic.

[From12togents]

i've got a question, i want one of these for christmas and i was looking forward for the XT8i or the XT8 normal but the problem was that i did some research about it and found that it is a reflector telescope is there any problem with that, if i buy a Orion telescope like the XT8i will i be able to look at the moons nebulas clusters galaxies planets etc. normally? Thanks!

[oriontelescopes]

Hi From12togents,

When you say “normally” I assume you mean a correct image and not reversed? A reflector rotates the image, but it’s a simple matter of rotating your star chart or moon map to match the rotation of the image. If you use a refractor with a standard star diagonal, then the image is actually reversed, and it won’t match up to your star chart. So reflectors are easier to use in this regard.

Thanks!

-Ken

Orion Telescopes

[From12togents]

@oriontelescopes Thanks! for answering my question, but if i buy the XT8i will it come with the star chart? do i need to install that to the telescope. Thanks again!

[oriontelescopes]

Hello,

The telescope comes with a computer program that creates basic star charts to help you locate objects. Simply install it on your laptop or desktop computer. Plus, the Intelliscope Hand Controller will locate objects for you. In addition to these items that come included with the telescope, we also have many different types of charts and maps showing various astronomical objects available separately for purchase.

Thanks,

-Ken

Orion Telescopes

[From12togents]

@oriontelescopes Thank you very much! il yes or yes buy one for christmas im looking forward for the XT8i finally will that program work in a mac? Thanks!

[oriontelescopes]

Hi From12togents,

Yes, it is Mac compatible.

Thanks again,

-Ken

Orion Telescopes

[From12togents]

@oriontelescopes Ok thank you very much Ken for all the help. I'll my XT8i :D!

[christine4xoxo]

i dont know if i should buy the classic XT8 or XT8i.....sigh.....dont know if i really need the object locator for the push to..does anyone know if it is that useful? im a beginner, but i am really patient and willing to learn the night sky....

[oriontelescopes]

Hi Christine,

The choice between a manual and computerized telescope is a very personal one. Some people find the “hunt” for the object to be half of the fun, where as others would rather spend time looking AT the object, instead of looking FOR it. One thing to consider – even if you like the hunt, you can leave the computer turned off. And then only use it when you’re having a particularly difficult time finding something.

Thanks!

-Ken

Orion Telescopes

[conanpower]

Really nice telescopes very simple. I will buy one soon.

[1sorryham]

On the XX14i, with some care, the Intelliscope will get you within about half a degree or so of your target (but only occasionally closer). It isn't quite as accurate in pointing as a full Go-To telescope like the NexStar or CPC series from Celestron, but the thing works. The worst thing about it is that the display is a bright green, which is definitely the wrong color (red impacts dark adaptation the least).

[smackingaks]

Is it possible that the iPhone/iPod touch can be used as an object locator? Technically the gyro can assist while the iPhone/iTouch remains mounted on the scope.Every non intelli-scope can be made into one?

[oriontelescopes]

Hello, we have an astronomy app on the iTunes store specifically for locating objects. It’s called StarSeek, and it uses the full technology of the iPhone or iPad to locate objects. Just hold the device up to the sky, and it will show you what you are looking at! I don’t think the iPhone accelerometers are accurate enough to place an object in the fairly small field of view of a medium to large telescope, but it definitely gets you to within the area, perhaps for the finderscope to take over.

[lioii]

Really nice telescopes, pity they don't ship overseas, I've seen them advertised on ebay and would love the XT12i...

[gerbran]

Simple, and perfect. I need one!

[mikesatter]

Thanks for this video it is very helpful!