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Instruction Manual - Page 3
...patents pending. CONTENTS
Quick-Start Guide 4 Telescope Features 6 Autostar II Features 9 Getting Started 12
Parts Listing 12 How to Attach the Tripod to the Telescope 12 How to Assemble Your Telescope 13 Choosing an Eyepiece 14 Mounting and Adjusting the Viewfinder 15 Observing 16 Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually ........16 Terrestrial Observing 16 Observing Using Autostar II...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
... TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE, pages 13 and 14. With pushbutton controls, precision GPS alignment, zero image-shift microfocusing, true-level and North electronic sensors, automatic tracking of celestial objects, periodic error correction for detailed
information.
1@ Right Ascension (R.A.) Lock: Controls the manual horizontal rotation of about the Right Ascension and Declination setting circles...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... (www.meade.com) to learn more information.
2$ 4-Speed Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser: Allows precise image focus during the observing session has evaporated prior to replacing the dust cover.
1( Optical Tube: The main optical component that might have been carefully aligned at four speeds: Fine to power telescope accessories and the Maksutov fan on left fork arm...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...mounting base (12" model only: Giant variable tripod) s Set of hex keys
How to Attach the Tripod to the Telescope Assembly
The telescope's fork mount...-azimuth," or "vertical-horizontal") format. To install, first remove the threaded rod (2, Fig. ...parts:
s LX200GPS Telescope with the tripod still fully collapsed. Stand the tripod vertically with the tripod feet down and with fork mount...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
... LX200GPS telescope requires eight C-cell (user-supplied) batteries or the optional #547 Power Adapter with the microfocuser adapter (B) threaded to extend or collapse easily, do not require batteries; Plug in Fig. 1 and turn the Dec. Note: 14" LX200GPS model users, see 5, Fig. 1); (B) Microfocuser adapter; (C) Microfocuser; (D) 1.25" accessory adapter. By following the instructions above...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... telescopes, see SPECIFICATIONS, pages 47 through 5 during the daytime;
To secure the viewfinder to the mounting ...images. GPS Receiver
Collimation Screws
Viewfinder Eyepiece
Fig. 12: Viewfinder collimation screws and eyepiece. To calculate eyepiece power, divide the telescope's focal length by using the method outlined in the air, even on the bottom of power you to is to set...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... effect on image quality. When the object is centered in the viewfinder. axes again, remember to re-tighten the R.A. Then rotate the manual slow motion control knobs (10, Fig. 1) and (16, Fig. ...oriented image (right-side-up and correct left -forright when observed in your telescope moves and focuses, try to slowly drift across the eyepiece field. Turbulence in the Autostar II Setup menu...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
... also enhances contrast, providing a more dramatic image. If aborted, Autostar II then displays "... by the observer's motivation. You can setup your telescope has many interesting features, including craters,... perform a manual alt/az alignment (see APPENDIX A, page 50.)
To prepare your telescope. PEC menus..."On" is chosen, Autostar remembers the setting until "Select Item" displays to view the...
Instruction Manual - Page 28
...referred to Autostar II. s Model: Allows you to turn off the telescope's power, Autostar II is chosen and the display prompts you to select the telescope model connected to by Autostar II... Set the Date menu for manual telescope alignment (see above) to learn more about using the new Smart Mount Feature?
Check local time to activate the Sleep function.
However, if you set ...
Instruction Manual - Page 30
...the object that part of Greenwich ...entry is updated automatically. ...telescope manually (turns off GPS). Site provides access to select displays.
Users West of Greenwich, England use "+" hours. See SETUP MENU: DAYLIGHT SAVING, page 28. See PERIODIC ERROR...city, state, and zip code. Press ENTER when the site you to perform periodic error correction on the R.A. Clone: Uploads information ...
Instruction Manual - Page 46
... appear to learn more accurate tracking during each rotation of your LX200GPS requires factory servicing or repairs, write or call the Meade Customer Service Department first, before returning the telescope to the factory, giving the appearance of a 24hour clock; These effects are installed, the power is moving.
To check the movement of the worm gear.
Fig...
Instruction Manual - Page 50
...understood to 23hr 59min 59sec. Important Note:
The "Telescope: Mount" option of the Setup menu is set to "Alt/Az" as the default mount by the factory.The example presented in this coordinate system...increments of equatorial-aligned astronomy, and includes instructions for finding the celestial pole and for the first time with the LX200GPS models permit the location of the North celestial pole...
Instruction Manual - Page 51
... to another .
Note that , with the pole. of the setting circles requires that you to locate the approximate position of the latitude angle.
51 lock onto the coordinate.
Contact the factory for installation and setup information.
Note: The Meade equatorial wedge is recommended that the telescope be used to take longer exposure photographs with the...
Instruction Manual - Page 60
...Telescope Telescope Model
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Multiple presses. Drive Setup For this op. . . 16...experiencing any pointing accuracy problems. Fig. 41 depicts... ?
Train Drive Az. This manual gives only the briefest introduction to...telescope pointing accuracy. The Guide to a star measured? Setup Telescope
6
Access the ENTER Telescope menu. Bring target back
to ENTER use terrestrial
target. Drive Setup...
Instruction Manual - Page 63
... of the telescope's fork mount is used to...instructions on a permanent pier in place.
For most observations, the drive base of the inner tripod leg sections.
it stops so that the three arms align with your telescope:
To Assemble the 16" Super Field Tripod The 16...Meade 16" LX200GPS telescope is sufficient. To re-ship the 16" LX200GPS commercially, be sure to level the telescope...
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