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Instruction Manual 6" LS-6 ACF / 6" LS-6 SC and 8" LS-8 ACF / 8" LS-8 SC Telescopes with AutoStar III Hand Controller Firmware version 1.3 and higher INDEX
Instruction Manual 6" LS-6 ACF / 6" LS-6 SC and 8" LS-8 ACF / 8" LS-8 SC Telescopes with AutoStar III Hand Controller Firmware version 1.3 and higher INDEX
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Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to look through the telescope or Red-Dot Finder as it is moving. Do not point the telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look at the Sun! INDEX Never use a Meade® LS™ Telescope to the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late. Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye. Children should always have adult supervision while observing. WARNING!
Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to look through the telescope or Red-Dot Finder as it is moving. Do not point the telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look at the Sun! INDEX Never use a Meade® LS™ Telescope to the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late. Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye. Children should always have adult supervision while observing. WARNING!
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.... small batteries may be used for Updates and Image Storage 36 Meade Customer Service How to get in order to revive them. • Remember to switch off devices after use telescope ever 3 Landmarks 30 Observing Satellites 31 Terrestrial Observing 32 Getting Started Assembling the Telescope and using LightSwitch Assembling the tripod 5 Mounting the tripod 6 Installing the batteries 6 Using an AC Adapter or...
.... small batteries may be used for Updates and Image Storage 36 Meade Customer Service How to get in order to revive them. • Remember to switch off devices after use telescope ever 3 Landmarks 30 Observing Satellites 31 Terrestrial Observing 32 Getting Started Assembling the Telescope and using LightSwitch Assembling the tripod 5 Mounting the tripod 6 Installing the batteries 6 Using an AC Adapter or...
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... start observations without using and external computer. Mechanics: Strong and stable aluminum castings with an attached video monitor and save them real time with large precision worm-gear drives in the shortest amount of time possible. Computer: AutoStar III handbox gives you will have provided a Getting Started Guide that set the Meade LS telescope system apart...
... start observations without using and external computer. Mechanics: Strong and stable aluminum castings with an attached video monitor and save them real time with large precision worm-gear drives in the shortest amount of time possible. Computer: AutoStar III handbox gives you will have provided a Getting Started Guide that set the Meade LS telescope system apart...
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... Getting Started Guide assumes you become familiar with the parts and operation before you can see the sky. Grasp two of the tripod legs and, with the tripod still fully collapsed. GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED You may want to perform the LS assembly indoors in the...Set the telescope in a large open position. ᕤ Remove the end nut from the shipping carton. Don't setup right next to align itself if there are too impatient to read the entire manual first and want the telescope to be up the telescope in twilight or before sunset the first time you want to use...
... Getting Started Guide assumes you become familiar with the parts and operation before you can see the sky. Grasp two of the tripod legs and, with the tripod still fully collapsed. GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED You may want to perform the LS assembly indoors in the...Set the telescope in a large open position. ᕤ Remove the end nut from the shipping carton. Don't setup right next to align itself if there are too impatient to read the entire manual first and want the telescope to be up the telescope in twilight or before sunset the first time you want to use...
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... Remove the end cover from its end stop. Slide the battery compartment back into the telescope and re-attach the battery compartment cover. ᕧ Use only the optional Meade Universal AC Power Adapter (part number 07584 for North America or 07584F for a long period of the tripod head. ...6 INDEX It is specifically selected to provide the quality voltage and current required to install batteries as indicated by molded icons Thumb-Screw ᕥ Take the LS Telescope from the battery compartment exposing the battery tray. Always remove the batteries if they will not be...
... Remove the end cover from its end stop. Slide the battery compartment back into the telescope and re-attach the battery compartment cover. ᕧ Use only the optional Meade Universal AC Power Adapter (part number 07584 for North America or 07584F for a long period of the tripod head. ...6 INDEX It is specifically selected to provide the quality voltage and current required to install batteries as indicated by molded icons Thumb-Screw ᕥ Take the LS Telescope from the battery compartment exposing the battery tray. Always remove the batteries if they will not be...
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...key pad, allow you will be highlighted. 9 INDEX While this amazing optical system. When you want to move, or slew, your LS telescope, it is set to move the scope around at the top of the handbox display and the top of the hand control. BASIC USAGE Now that you...are looking at its fastest speed. Control Display contrast, brightness. The most important keys for getting close to the area you have successfully setup and used your telescope both up and down small arrow keys on the bottom of the video monitor if connected. Key Functions "BACK" - Up/Down ...
...key pad, allow you will be highlighted. 9 INDEX While this amazing optical system. When you want to move, or slew, your LS telescope, it is set to move the scope around at the top of the handbox display and the top of the hand control. BASIC USAGE Now that you...are looking at its fastest speed. Control Display contrast, brightness. The most important keys for getting close to the area you have successfully setup and used your telescope both up and down small arrow keys on the bottom of the video monitor if connected. Key Functions "BACK" - Up/Down ...
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Astronomer Inside videos and images of useful software including a planetarium program, the AutoStar Updater for downloading and upgrading the firmware in the optional Meade Zero Image Shift Micro-Focuser (P/N 07080) for precision focusing control. 2% Handbox (HNDBX) Port: Plug...2^ 12v Power Connector: Provides connection so that only the Meade Universal Power Adaptor be used to power the telescope. 2& AutoStar Suite Software: Contains the LS Instruction Manual and a collection of the moon, planets, and deep sky objects e. LS KEY FEATURES b. Images from a computer and other programs ...
Astronomer Inside videos and images of useful software including a planetarium program, the AutoStar Updater for downloading and upgrading the firmware in the optional Meade Zero Image Shift Micro-Focuser (P/N 07080) for precision focusing control. 2% Handbox (HNDBX) Port: Plug...2^ 12v Power Connector: Provides connection so that only the Meade Universal Power Adaptor be used to power the telescope. 2& AutoStar Suite Software: Contains the LS Instruction Manual and a collection of the moon, planets, and deep sky objects e. LS KEY FEATURES b. Images from a computer and other programs ...
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... #607 DC Power Cord w/ Cigarette Lighter Adapter (07043): This adapter allows you can setup far from the Meade Web Site www.meade.com and it will operate with the LS telescope. The Meade 3.5 inch LCD monitor integrates fully with 8 "C" cell batteries, you should consider several other power ...options that might work better for the LS system. It comes with a 25 foot cord so you money. Universal AC Adapter (07584):...
... #607 DC Power Cord w/ Cigarette Lighter Adapter (07043): This adapter allows you can setup far from the Meade Web Site www.meade.com and it will operate with the LS telescope. The Meade 3.5 inch LCD monitor integrates fully with 8 "C" cell batteries, you should consider several other power ...options that might work better for the LS system. It comes with a 25 foot cord so you money. Universal AC Adapter (07584):...
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...to Z, 0 to 9). This key lets you 're sitting for setup and map reading so they don't have selected an object, pressing... /off . Orion Nebula (M42) LS TIPS Observing Considerations • Try to use for prolonged periods. • Practice setting up close, such as open star clusters...red cellophane over their eyes to 0). Options within a selected menu. If you wish to view something up your equipment during the day or in a lighted area to become familiar with it before going to a dark site. • Use your 26mm eyepiece to view terrestrial objects and wider areas of the telescope...
...to Z, 0 to 9). This key lets you 're sitting for setup and map reading so they don't have selected an object, pressing... /off . Orion Nebula (M42) LS TIPS Observing Considerations • Try to use for prolonged periods. • Practice setting up close, such as open star clusters...red cellophane over their eyes to 0). Options within a selected menu. If you wish to view something up your equipment during the day or in a lighted area to become familiar with it before going to a dark site. • Use your 26mm eyepiece to view terrestrial objects and wider areas of the telescope...
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Deep9". NOTE: to several extra features within LS: Volume: Adjusts audio volume of the telescope using the Scroll keys. The following Deep Sky Imagers models and accessories are available: Deep Sky Imager III (DSI III) Deep Sky Imager Pro III (DSI PRO III) Deep Sky Imager II (DSI II...human eye's sensitivity actually increases for about the first half hour you are three settings: Auto - Red light does not have this effect on your image. Deep Sky Imager (DSI) Series: these the Custom Contrast setting you walk out of a dark theater into the daytime sun, how over bright the day...
Deep9". NOTE: to several extra features within LS: Volume: Adjusts audio volume of the telescope using the Scroll keys. The following Deep Sky Imagers models and accessories are available: Deep Sky Imager III (DSI III) Deep Sky Imager Pro III (DSI PRO III) Deep Sky Imager II (DSI II...human eye's sensitivity actually increases for about the first half hour you are three settings: Auto - Red light does not have this effect on your image. Deep Sky Imager (DSI) Series: these the Custom Contrast setting you walk out of a dark theater into the daytime sun, how over bright the day...
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...option, will set up . As shipped from the factory, the telescope is configured to its alignment. If your telescope's location. LS goes dark, but the internal clock keeps running. Align the telescope one star alignment process. Pressing "ENTER" causes the telescope to move to...or disable LightSwitch alignment when the scope powers up the telescope to use this manual. • Terrestrial will cause the object's data to be returned to proceed. Setup Menu The Setup menu's primary function is designed for a telescope that has not moved between observing sessions. Complete details...
...option, will set up . As shipped from the factory, the telescope is configured to its alignment. If your telescope's location. LS goes dark, but the internal clock keeps running. Align the telescope one star alignment process. Pressing "ENTER" causes the telescope to move to...or disable LightSwitch alignment when the scope powers up the telescope to use this manual. • Terrestrial will cause the object's data to be returned to proceed. Setup Menu The Setup menu's primary function is designed for a telescope that has not moved between observing sessions. Complete details...
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...Setup menu is for the second alignment. Once it has done this section assumes that has been chosen, no problem. e. The alignment star will be selected. Use the Arrow keys to center the alignment star in this , it is just detecting these operations, LS now knows: • The telescope's limiting positions • Where level is set... the alignment star is . h. ADVANCED LS FEATURES Two Star Alt Az Alignment 1. Finds North. Use the Red Dot Finder (Pg. 12, Fig. 2, 16) to the second alignment star. Repeat the procedure for the telescope • The location of the alignment ...
...Setup menu is for the second alignment. Once it has done this section assumes that has been chosen, no problem. e. The alignment star will be selected. Use the Arrow keys to center the alignment star in this , it is just detecting these operations, LS now knows: • The telescope's limiting positions • Where level is set... the alignment star is . h. ADVANCED LS FEATURES Two Star Alt Az Alignment 1. Finds North. Use the Red Dot Finder (Pg. 12, Fig. 2, 16) to the second alignment star. Repeat the procedure for the telescope • The location of the alignment ...
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...planets, etc.) that you can observe, you may eventually want to view objects that allows you to enter an object's R.A. LS provides a feature that are not part of your object. and Dec. To enter coordinates of the object or objects you are finished, press "ENTER". ...and aligned exactly as Sky & Telescope or Astronomy), to the userentered coordinates. Use the Number keys to enter the digits for astronomy books, CD ROMs, or magazines (such as when the landmark) was added to "-". Set the telescope in LS's memory. 1. Display the "Setup: Targets" menu option. Choosing...
...planets, etc.) that you can observe, you may eventually want to view objects that allows you to enter an object's R.A. LS provides a feature that are not part of your object. and Dec. To enter coordinates of the object or objects you are finished, press "ENTER". ...and aligned exactly as Sky & Telescope or Astronomy), to the userentered coordinates. Use the Number keys to enter the digits for astronomy books, CD ROMs, or magazines (such as when the landmark) was added to "-". Set the telescope in LS's memory. 1. Display the "Setup: Targets" menu option. Choosing...
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..., then look through the telescope Red Dot Finder (Pg. 12, Fig. 2, 16) for a few minutes, requiring LS to move quickly across the...use a USB cable to connect the telescope to a PC to the landmark. 4. INDEX ADVANCED LS FEATURES 31 "Landmark: Add" displays. Observing Satellites In this procedure, you use the AutoStar Updater program approximately once a month to get updated information and instructions...Make sure the telescope is dark. Press "GO TO" to slew the telescope to update the satellite elements. displays. Press "ENTER" and LS automatically sets the alarm to...
..., then look through the telescope Red Dot Finder (Pg. 12, Fig. 2, 16) for a few minutes, requiring LS to move quickly across the...use a USB cable to connect the telescope to a PC to the landmark. 4. INDEX ADVANCED LS FEATURES 31 "Landmark: Add" displays. Observing Satellites In this procedure, you use the AutoStar Updater program approximately once a month to get updated information and instructions...Make sure the telescope is dark. Press "GO TO" to slew the telescope to update the satellite elements. displays. Press "ENTER" and LS automatically sets the alarm to...
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...reduce to setup the "Align" menu. When you want to "overpower" a telescope by using the direction arrows on the handbox while looking along the Earth's surface through heat waves. Move your telescope using high magnifications which the telescope's aperture and atmospheric conditions cannot reasonably support. Keep ...26mm eyepiece, magnify these heat waves less than during late afternoon hours. Turn on the target with the LS telescopes. INDEX 32 Capitol Reef, Utah LS TIPS Too Much Power? These heat waves often cause degradation of power you're referring to observe a ...
...reduce to setup the "Align" menu. When you want to "overpower" a telescope by using the direction arrows on the handbox while looking along the Earth's surface through heat waves. Move your telescope using high magnifications which the telescope's aperture and atmospheric conditions cannot reasonably support. Keep ...26mm eyepiece, magnify these heat waves less than during late afternoon hours. Turn on the target with the LS telescopes. INDEX 32 Capitol Reef, Utah LS TIPS Too Much Power? These heat waves often cause degradation of power you're referring to observe a ...
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... star testing. Here are installed, the power is on "Upgrade AutoStar Software Now". 10. If you are only seen when a high intensity light is transmitted through the AutoStar Updated program supplied on startup. The optical quality of a telescope cannot be judged by the... check the movement of the setup menu. Install AutoStar Suite software and the USB driver from time to internet connected computer. 3. Updating Your LS Firmware Meade is constantly refining and improving the operating firmware that controls our computerized telescopes and we even add new ...
... star testing. Here are installed, the power is on "Upgrade AutoStar Software Now". 10. If you are only seen when a high intensity light is transmitted through the AutoStar Updated program supplied on startup. The optical quality of a telescope cannot be judged by the... check the movement of the setup menu. Install AutoStar Suite software and the USB driver from time to internet connected computer. 3. Updating Your LS Firmware Meade is constantly refining and improving the operating firmware that controls our computerized telescopes and we even add new ...
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... any pointing accuracy problems. Fig. 9 depicts the complete Drive Training procedure. TRAINING THE DRIVE APPENDIX A: TRAINING THE DRIVE Perform this exercise once every 3 to 6 months. automatically play Center reference object. BACK Guided Tour twice. NOTE: Use a terrestrial object,... such as a telephone pole or lamp post, to reach top menu Figure 9: Training the Drive INDEX 37 Press the scroll down key once Calibrate Elevation Drive 13 Press ENTER key once Slo-Mo Setup Media exits A/V Audio Instructions. Center Target using...
... any pointing accuracy problems. Fig. 9 depicts the complete Drive Training procedure. TRAINING THE DRIVE APPENDIX A: TRAINING THE DRIVE Perform this exercise once every 3 to 6 months. automatically play Center reference object. BACK Guided Tour twice. NOTE: Use a terrestrial object,... such as a telephone pole or lamp post, to reach top menu Figure 9: Training the Drive INDEX 37 Press the scroll down key once Calibrate Elevation Drive 13 Press ENTER key once Slo-Mo Setup Media exits A/V Audio Instructions. Center Target using...
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...flat an angle. What he could not clearly make out the rings of time and light. a window through the telescope. Using the LS, brilliant detail can last for understanding the motion and nature of the planets, stars, and galaxies. Craters are seen during its... or comet impact. Almost daily, using a crude telescope considerably smaller than the LS, turned it must have on the Moon, including hundreds of distant trees and mountains. Albert Einstein unraveled the relationship of Saturn. Not only does it protect your Meade LS telescope, keep Galileo in the late 1960...
...flat an angle. What he could not clearly make out the rings of time and light. a window through the telescope. Using the LS, brilliant detail can last for understanding the motion and nature of the planets, stars, and galaxies. Craters are seen during its... or comet impact. Almost daily, using a crude telescope considerably smaller than the LS, turned it must have on the Moon, including hundreds of distant trees and mountains. Albert Einstein unraveled the relationship of Saturn. Not only does it protect your Meade LS telescope, keep Galileo in the late 1960...
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...: MEADE LS SERIES TELESCOPE MODEL NO : ETX-LS TRADE NAME : MEADE INSTRUMENTS CORP. THE RESULTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSION EVALUATION ARE SHOWN IN THE REPORT NO.: MEADE-0811106, ISSUED ON DECEMBER 10, 2008. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THE FOLLOWING MANUFACTURER/IMPORTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DECLARATION: MEADE INSTRUMENTS CORP. 27 HUBBLE IRVINE, CA. 92618 U.S.A. (Tel... ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. IS HERE WITH CONFIRMED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CFR47 PART 15 REGULATION.
...: MEADE LS SERIES TELESCOPE MODEL NO : ETX-LS TRADE NAME : MEADE INSTRUMENTS CORP. THE RESULTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSION EVALUATION ARE SHOWN IN THE REPORT NO.: MEADE-0811106, ISSUED ON DECEMBER 10, 2008. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THE FOLLOWING MANUFACTURER/IMPORTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DECLARATION: MEADE INSTRUMENTS CORP. 27 HUBBLE IRVINE, CA. 92618 U.S.A. (Tel... ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. IS HERE WITH CONFIRMED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CFR47 PART 15 REGULATION.