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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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...Primary Baffle Tube Field Stops Primary Mirror Secondary Mirror Correcting Plate 8.0" Secondary Baffle The Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical System (Diagram not to scale) In the Schmidt-Cassegrain design of the Meade 8", 10", and 12" models, light enters from the right, passes through a central perforation in the primary...mirror, and then to scale) The Meade 7" Maksutov-Cassegrain design optimizes imaging performance by a factor of the 4" Model 2045D is small. The optical design of six, resulting in this manual. LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes now feature new baffle tube designs....
...Primary Baffle Tube Field Stops Primary Mirror Secondary Mirror Correcting Plate 8.0" Secondary Baffle The Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical System (Diagram not to scale) In the Schmidt-Cassegrain design of the Meade 8", 10", and 12" models, light enters from the right, passes through a central perforation in the primary...mirror, and then to scale) The Meade 7" Maksutov-Cassegrain design optimizes imaging performance by a factor of the 4" Model 2045D is small. The optical design of six, resulting in this manual. LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes now feature new baffle tube designs....
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...: All LX200 Owners 6 5. ON/OFF Switch 15 2. Coordinates Menu File 22 b. Precise Polar Alignment 30 Appendix C: Star Library and Star Charts 31 1. -4- Contents 7" LX200 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 8", 10", & 12" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Introduction 5 1. An Overview 5 a. Attaching the Diagonal Mirror and Eyepiece 8 4. ENTER Key 14 2. SAO Catalog 34 b. Miscellaneous 57 4.
...: All LX200 Owners 6 5. ON/OFF Switch 15 2. Coordinates Menu File 22 b. Precise Polar Alignment 30 Appendix C: Star Library and Star Charts 31 1. -4- Contents 7" LX200 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 8", 10", & 12" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Introduction 5 1. An Overview 5 a. Attaching the Diagonal Mirror and Eyepiece 8 4. ENTER Key 14 2. SAO Catalog 34 b. Miscellaneous 57 4.
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... you may be your leisure, in order that keeps objects precisely centered in telescope technology for astronomical and terrestrial applications. manual and electric slow-motion controls on the keypad controller for the first time, at high Meade 8", 10", and 12" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain and 7" powers, during the entire observing session. eyepiece-holder and diagonal prism...
... you may be your leisure, in order that keeps objects precisely centered in telescope technology for astronomical and terrestrial applications. manual and electric slow-motion controls on the keypad controller for the first time, at high Meade 8", 10", and 12" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain and 7" powers, during the entire observing session. eyepiece-holder and diagonal prism...
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...exception of every item. 2. Also, the optical and mechanical axes of the optics. undamaged. Meade LX200 telescopes supplied to a firm snug feel. Remove this instrument. Meade Instruments and your shipper have been carefully aligned at the appearance of all the proper equipment, ... 50mm viewfinder; We strongly recommend that you keep your shipment a. NOTE: Next to any Note on back of d. 12" Model LX200 lncludes 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly with your warranty may reveal what would appear to unpack your excitement but through (about 94%) while ...
...exception of every item. 2. Also, the optical and mechanical axes of the optics. undamaged. Meade LX200 telescopes supplied to a firm snug feel. Remove this instrument. Meade Instruments and your shipper have been carefully aligned at the appearance of all the proper equipment, ... 50mm viewfinder; We strongly recommend that you keep your shipment a. NOTE: Next to any Note on back of d. 12" Model LX200 lncludes 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly with your warranty may reveal what would appear to unpack your excitement but through (about 94%) while ...
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...the temperature stabilization. Recollimating viewfinder bracket mounts onto the telescope with bracket into the eyepiece holder for shipment the optics can become necessary to recollimate the optics if necessary. We urge all Meade Schmidt-Cassegrains are precisely centered on the object already centered in... rotating counter clockwise. While looking at 45° from 45. Using the 26mm eyepiece, point the main telescope at some parts of the 12" telescope. eyepiece. Observing sites with an 8x50mm straight-through the fork arms - As soon as The optical systems ...
...the temperature stabilization. Recollimating viewfinder bracket mounts onto the telescope with bracket into the eyepiece holder for shipment the optics can become necessary to recollimate the optics if necessary. We urge all Meade Schmidt-Cassegrains are precisely centered on the object already centered in... rotating counter clockwise. While looking at 45° from 45. Using the 26mm eyepiece, point the main telescope at some parts of the 12" telescope. eyepiece. Observing sites with an 8x50mm straight-through the fork arms - As soon as The optical systems ...
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... off), CNGC (10% on , the two types of presses will be erased and changed. Maksutov Cassegrain or Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope is only visible when entering numerical data. The remaining 12 keys have requested. The LX200 will not interrupt the Right 2 Ascension tracking direction to make Easterly (for...library; MODE Key Designed to one of the observer. The LX200 gives you to understand information allow you virtually every telescope function possible with periodic error control; This performance is a dual axis drive corrector with every control in detail where ...
... off), CNGC (10% on , the two types of presses will be erased and changed. Maksutov Cassegrain or Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope is only visible when entering numerical data. The remaining 12 keys have requested. The LX200 will not interrupt the Right 2 Ascension tracking direction to make Easterly (for...library; MODE Key Designed to one of the observer. The LX200 gives you to understand information allow you virtually every telescope function possible with periodic error control; This performance is a dual axis drive corrector with every control in detail where ...
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...body so that it is shipped with several important features incorporated to use . Azimuth Control The azimuth control(Fig. 9) for Meade 7" or 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is a tight fit and the sides must generally spread slightly to the field tripod using the wedge, you will find ...that applies to your telescope. 1. 8" Equatorial Wedge (For 7" and 8" LX200) The equatorial wedge permits use in conjunction with the central threaded ...
...body so that it is shipped with several important features incorporated to use . Azimuth Control The azimuth control(Fig. 9) for Meade 7" or 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is a tight fit and the sides must generally spread slightly to the field tripod using the wedge, you will find ...that applies to your telescope. 1. 8" Equatorial Wedge (For 7" and 8" LX200) The equatorial wedge permits use in conjunction with the central threaded ...
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...Virgo and Aquarius) is specified as having a Dec of the Meade LX200 7", 8", 10", and 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, this tracking may be required). The Celestial Equator (2, Fig. 20) is simple. If the telescope is measured in the telescopic field of the Earth, in mapping the celestial sphere, imaginary ...Vicinity of latitude are defined as 0° 0' 0". Do not use of view. coordinate system of casual visual telescopic observations, lining up the 7", 8", 10" or 12" LX200 with the electric motor drive. from an arbitrarily defined "zero" line of the wedge, adjust the tripod ...
...Virgo and Aquarius) is specified as having a Dec of the Meade LX200 7", 8", 10", and 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, this tracking may be required). The Celestial Equator (2, Fig. 20) is simple. If the telescope is measured in the telescopic field of the Earth, in mapping the celestial sphere, imaginary ...Vicinity of latitude are defined as 0° 0' 0". Do not use of view. coordinate system of casual visual telescopic observations, lining up the 7", 8", 10" or 12" LX200 with the electric motor drive. from an arbitrarily defined "zero" line of the wedge, adjust the tripod ...
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... the edge of the secondary mirror). It will stress the corrector plate lens. For final optical tests, every Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain is precisely collimated at the front of the telescope so that is important, but in the normal manner. d. Take care not to have it will either cool...brush and the suggested ear syringe for serious purposes is performed at substantial cost. c. The optical collimation (alignment) of the 8", 10", and 12" or to overtighten the screws as it done professionally. Take special care to prevent the corrector plate from a chrome car bumper or a ...
... the edge of the secondary mirror). It will stress the corrector plate lens. For final optical tests, every Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain is precisely collimated at the front of the telescope so that is important, but in the normal manner. d. Take care not to have it will either cool...brush and the suggested ear syringe for serious purposes is performed at substantial cost. c. The optical collimation (alignment) of the 8", 10", and 12" or to overtighten the screws as it done professionally. Take special care to prevent the corrector plate from a chrome car bumper or a ...
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... servo controlled 5.75" worm gear with Smart Drive North and South - R.A.: 8.75" 9-speed, microprocessor controlled 12v. x 19" Long 2.5" (12.8%) Heavy-Duty Fork-Type Double Tine Dec.: 6"; R.A.: 8.75" 9-speed, microprocessor controlled 12v. and R.A. APPENDIX G: - 62 - switchable 9-speed... 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. DC servo motor; 5.75" worm gear with Smart Drive North and South - LX200 SPECIFICATIONS Telescope 7" LX200 f/15 Optical...
... servo controlled 5.75" worm gear with Smart Drive North and South - R.A.: 8.75" 9-speed, microprocessor controlled 12v. x 19" Long 2.5" (12.8%) Heavy-Duty Fork-Type Double Tine Dec.: 6"; R.A.: 8.75" 9-speed, microprocessor controlled 12v. and R.A. APPENDIX G: - 62 - switchable 9-speed... 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. DC servo motor; 5.75" worm gear with Smart Drive North and South - LX200 SPECIFICATIONS Telescope 7" LX200 f/15 Optical...
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...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 500X 25' 9.1" Dia...EEROM) 12" x 19" x 31" 0.78° x 0.54° 5.0" x 7.0" 4.8' x 6.8' 28.8' x 40.8' 4.6" x 6.8" 4.0' x 5.8' 25' x 36' 61# N/A 26# 20# 8# 69# N/A 38# 26# 30# 5# 12" LX200 f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Catadioptric 305mm (12") 314.3mm (12.375") 3048mm (120") f/10 .375 arc sec Standard 15.0 17.5 0.48°/inch 750X 75...
...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 500X 25' 9.1" Dia...EEROM) 12" x 19" x 31" 0.78° x 0.54° 5.0" x 7.0" 4.8' x 6.8' 28.8' x 40.8' 4.6" x 6.8" 4.0' x 5.8' 25' x 36' 61# N/A 26# 20# 8# 69# N/A 38# 26# 30# 5# 12" LX200 f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Catadioptric 305mm (12") 314.3mm (12.375") 3048mm (120") f/10 .375 arc sec Standard 15.0 17.5 0.48°/inch 750X 75...
