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Instruction Manual 7" LX200 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 8", 10", and 12" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes Meade Instruments Corporation
Instruction Manual 7" LX200 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 8", 10", and 12" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes Meade Instruments Corporation
Instruction Manual
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... Baffle The Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical System (Diagram not to scale) In the Schmidt-Cassegrain design of view significantly wider than other Schmidt-Cassegrains utilizing standard-size primary mirrors. Computer-optimized primary and secondary mirror baffles, as well as their meniscus correcting lenses. For details in this manual. LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes now feature new baffle tube designs. The 8", 10", and...
... Baffle The Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical System (Diagram not to scale) In the Schmidt-Cassegrain design of view significantly wider than other Schmidt-Cassegrains utilizing standard-size primary mirrors. Computer-optimized primary and secondary mirror baffles, as well as their meniscus correcting lenses. For details in this manual. LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes now feature new baffle tube designs. The 8", 10", and...
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... = Menu Option 22 5. The LX200 64,359 Object Library 34 a. An Overview 5 a. Setting Magnetic Declination 27 b. CNGC Catalog 34 d. Contents 7" LX200 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 8", 10", & 12" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Introduction 5 1. Library Object Keys 13 4. Telescope Menu File 16 b. Deluxe Latitude Adjuster 25 2. SAO Catalog 34 b. Right Ascension Lock 53 4. GO TO Key 14 4. Focuser Connector 16...
... = Menu Option 22 5. The LX200 64,359 Object Library 34 a. An Overview 5 a. Setting Magnetic Declination 27 b. CNGC Catalog 34 d. Contents 7" LX200 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 8", 10", & 12" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Introduction 5 1. Library Object Keys 13 4. Telescope Menu File 16 b. Deluxe Latitude Adjuster 25 2. SAO Catalog 34 b. Right Ascension Lock 53 4. GO TO Key 14 4. Focuser Connector 16...
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... illuminated reticle eyepiece from 115v.AC; 8 x 50mm viewfinder; Heavy-Duty Mounts with the exception of this manual thoroughly at your Meade LX200 Telescope for the first time, at high Meade 8", 10", and 12" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain and 7" powers, during the entire observing session. Observing the object in tracking, guiding, and slewing. sealed polar ball bearing, quartz...
... illuminated reticle eyepiece from 115v.AC; 8 x 50mm viewfinder; Heavy-Duty Mounts with the exception of this manual thoroughly at your Meade LX200 Telescope for the first time, at high Meade 8", 10", and 12" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain and 7" powers, during the entire observing session. Observing the object in tracking, guiding, and slewing. sealed polar ball bearing, quartz...
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... be shocked at the factory to turn the focuser knob. Caution: 10" and 12" LX200 Owners CAUTION: Do not attempt to confirm the inclusion of d. 12" Model LX200 lncludes 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly with digital readout display, PPEC Smart Drive, 7-speed... multi-function power panel display on both axes; the resulting misalignment of the axes read this page before attempting to return 5. Meade LX200 telescopes supplied to look "terrible". 6. other high- Keypad Version Number The current keypad version is coming from their combined effects will ...
... be shocked at the factory to turn the focuser knob. Caution: 10" and 12" LX200 Owners CAUTION: Do not attempt to confirm the inclusion of d. 12" Model LX200 lncludes 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly with digital readout display, PPEC Smart Drive, 7-speed... multi-function power panel display on both axes; the resulting misalignment of the axes read this page before attempting to return 5. Meade LX200 telescopes supplied to look "terrible". 6. other high- Keypad Version Number The current keypad version is coming from their combined effects will ...
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... the observation site and preexisting condition of the 8" and 10" telescopes. The which is packed separately However, if the telescope has received a severe jolt in from the telescope. See Fig. 1. We urge all Meade Schmidt-Cassegrains are held in the wide-field viewfinder will then be ... eyepiece. For terrestrial applications, where a fully corrected image orientation is unavailable for the Meade 7" Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. For example, if the latitude of the observing site is 35°, then 10° (45-35) of southern sky is desired, both the diagonal prism and ...
... the observation site and preexisting condition of the 8" and 10" telescopes. The which is packed separately However, if the telescope has received a severe jolt in from the telescope. See Fig. 1. We urge all Meade Schmidt-Cassegrains are held in the wide-field viewfinder will then be ... eyepiece. For terrestrial applications, where a fully corrected image orientation is unavailable for the Meade 7" Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. For example, if the latitude of the observing site is 35°, then 10° (45-35) of southern sky is desired, both the diagonal prism and ...
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... the Right 2 Ascension tracking direction to change a value, the E and W keys can be visible until a double beep tone is 5 10 absolutely essential when making astrophotographs. These are discussed in the RET KEY operations. RET Key Typically used to select a menu file, a file ... performance is heard and a blinking cursor appears in detail where necessary. To edit a value, press and hold ." 6. Maksutov Cassegrain or Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope is used to allow you may not be erased and changed. The red LCD backlit keypad has tactile touch buttons (some other ...
... the Right 2 Ascension tracking direction to change a value, the E and W keys can be visible until a double beep tone is 5 10 absolutely essential when making astrophotographs. These are discussed in the RET KEY operations. RET Key Typically used to select a menu file, a file ... performance is heard and a blinking cursor appears in detail where necessary. To edit a value, press and hold ." 6. Maksutov Cassegrain or Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope is used to allow you may not be erased and changed. The red LCD backlit keypad has tactile touch buttons (some other ...
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...-plate. Rotate the wedge by placing the wedge alone on a table top and then mounting the telescope on each side of the wedge body so that a total of the adjustment knob into the cavity on Meade LX200 telescopes. The DLA is a tight fit and the sides must generally spread slightly to the wedge... center hole in conjunction with the main crossbar of the latitude angle. After positioning the wedge, tighten the central wedge knob. Fig. 8: Equatorial Wedge for Meade 7" or 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is designed solely for fast adjustment of the DLA already installed.
...-plate. Rotate the wedge by placing the wedge alone on a table top and then mounting the telescope on each side of the wedge body so that a total of the adjustment knob into the cavity on Meade LX200 telescopes. The DLA is a tight fit and the sides must generally spread slightly to the wedge... center hole in conjunction with the main crossbar of the latitude angle. After positioning the wedge, tighten the central wedge knob. Fig. 8: Equatorial Wedge for Meade 7" or 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is designed solely for fast adjustment of the DLA already installed.
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... axis, the polar axis. Right Ascension coordinates range Begin polar aligning the telescope as soon as you will track accurately and keep objects in the telescopic field of view. Loosen the R.A. - 29 - In the case of the Meade LX200 7", 8", 10", and 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, this tracking may be accomplished automatically with this process. therefore, very little...
... axis, the polar axis. Right Ascension coordinates range Begin polar aligning the telescope as soon as you will track accurately and keep objects in the telescopic field of view. Loosen the R.A. - 29 - In the case of the Meade LX200 7", 8", 10", and 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, this tracking may be accomplished automatically with this process. therefore, very little...
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...aware that your finger (or an assistants finger) around the edge of the corrector plate. Temperature differences between two set screw on the 8", 10", and 12" LX200 come from the three set screws. WARNING: DO NOT FORCE THE 3 COLLIMATION SCREWS PAST THEIR NORMAL TRAVEL AND DO NOT... marks, one of light, follow the instructions below : a. - 52 - For final optical tests, every Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain is the set up the rotational index marks described in front of the telescope so that the ring will stress the corrector plate lens. To make an alignment of the optics to prevent...
...aware that your finger (or an assistants finger) around the edge of the corrector plate. Temperature differences between two set screw on the 8", 10", and 12" LX200 come from the three set screws. WARNING: DO NOT FORCE THE 3 COLLIMATION SCREWS PAST THEIR NORMAL TRAVEL AND DO NOT... marks, one of light, follow the instructions below : a. - 52 - For final optical tests, every Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain is the set up the rotational index marks described in front of the telescope so that the ring will stress the corrector plate lens. To make an alignment of the optics to prevent...
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... 9.1" x 13.3" 7.7' x 14.1' 48' x 70' 37# 7# N/A 20# 8# 64# (w/ case) 9# N/A 26# N/A 5# 10" LX200 f/6.3 Schmidt-Cassegrain Catadioptric 254mm (10") 263.5mm (10.375) 1600mm (63") f/6.3 .45 arc sec Standard 14.5 17.0 0.91°/inch 625X 50' 11.75" Dia. and R.A. switchable 9-speed, DC servo controlled 5.75" worm gear with Smart Drive... (approx) Limiting Photographic Magnitude (approx) Image Scale (°/inch) Maximum Practical Visual Power Near Focus Optical Tube Size Secondary Mirror Obstruction Telescope Mounting Setting Circle Diameters RA Motor Drive System Hemispheres of Operation...
... 9.1" x 13.3" 7.7' x 14.1' 48' x 70' 37# 7# N/A 20# 8# 64# (w/ case) 9# N/A 26# N/A 5# 10" LX200 f/6.3 Schmidt-Cassegrain Catadioptric 254mm (10") 263.5mm (10.375) 1600mm (63") f/6.3 .45 arc sec Standard 14.5 17.0 0.91°/inch 625X 50' 11.75" Dia. and R.A. switchable 9-speed, DC servo controlled 5.75" worm gear with Smart Drive... (approx) Limiting Photographic Magnitude (approx) Image Scale (°/inch) Maximum Practical Visual Power Near Focus Optical Tube Size Secondary Mirror Obstruction Telescope Mounting Setting Circle Diameters RA Motor Drive System Hemispheres of Operation...
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... 20# 8# 64# (w/ case) 9# N/A 26# 30# 5# 10" LX200 f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Catadioptric 254mm (10") 263.5mm (10.375) 2500mm (100") f/10 .45 arc sec Standard 14.5 17.0 0.57°/inch 625X 50' 11.75" Dia. DC servo motor; 5.75" worm...Telescope Weights (approx) Telescope Optional Equatorial Wedge Optional Super Wedge Field Tripod Accessories Shipping Weights (approx) Telescope Equatorial Wedge (optional) Super Wedge (optional) Field Tripod Case (for 10" models) Accessories Schmidt-Cassegrain Catadioptric 203mm (8") 209.6mm (8.25) 2000mm (80") f/10 .56 arc sec Standard 14.0 16.5 0.72°/inch...
... 20# 8# 64# (w/ case) 9# N/A 26# 30# 5# 10" LX200 f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Catadioptric 254mm (10") 263.5mm (10.375) 2500mm (100") f/10 .45 arc sec Standard 14.5 17.0 0.57°/inch 625X 50' 11.75" Dia. DC servo motor; 5.75" worm...Telescope Weights (approx) Telescope Optional Equatorial Wedge Optional Super Wedge Field Tripod Accessories Shipping Weights (approx) Telescope Equatorial Wedge (optional) Super Wedge (optional) Field Tripod Case (for 10" models) Accessories Schmidt-Cassegrain Catadioptric 203mm (8") 209.6mm (8.25) 2000mm (80") f/10 .56 arc sec Standard 14.0 16.5 0.72°/inch...