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...To Set the Home Position Manually 38 One-Star Alt/Az Alignment 38 Periodic Error Correction 39 Photography 40 Optional Accessories 41 Maintenance 44 Specifications 47 Appendix A: Equatorial (Polar) Alignment 50 Appendix B: Latitude Chart 55 Appendix C: How to install ...and in the orientation indicated by Moving the Telescope Manually ........16 Terrestrial Observing 16 Observing Using Autostar II's Arrow Keys 16 Focusing the Eyepiece with the U.S. Never use your Meade warranty. Caution: Use care to Create Your Own Guided Tour ......56 Appendix D: Training the Drive 60...
...To Set the Home Position Manually 38 One-Star Alt/Az Alignment 38 Periodic Error Correction 39 Photography 40 Optional Accessories 41 Maintenance 44 Specifications 47 Appendix A: Equatorial (Polar) Alignment 50 Appendix B: Latitude Chart 55 Appendix C: How to install ...and in the orientation indicated by Moving the Telescope Manually ........16 Terrestrial Observing 16 Observing Using Autostar II's Arrow Keys 16 Focusing the Eyepiece with the U.S. Never use your Meade warranty. Caution: Use care to Create Your Own Guided Tour ......56 Appendix D: Training the Drive 60...
Instruction Manual
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...telescope onto the top of the tripod on the battery holder. Remove the covers of the telescope...5478; Battery Compartment 6. The setup is the same for the ... onto the threaded rod. Use the lockknobs to result in...observing. Perform the telescope and Autostar II setup indoors in two lock...-knobs on each leg (six total) near the foot of the tripod legs and, with the tripod still fully collapsed. Thread in the light so that you become familiar with leg Spreader Bar 3. QUICK-START GUIDE... the parts and operation before moving the telescope outside into each tripod...
...telescope onto the top of the tripod on the battery holder. Remove the covers of the telescope...5478; Battery Compartment 6. The setup is the same for the ... onto the threaded rod. Use the lockknobs to result in...observing. Perform the telescope and Autostar II setup indoors in two lock...-knobs on each leg (six total) near the foot of the tripod legs and, with the tripod still fully collapsed. Thread in the light so that you become familiar with leg Spreader Bar 3. QUICK-START GUIDE... the parts and operation before moving the telescope outside into each tripod...
Instruction Manual
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...Light menu; The LX200GPS telescopes can be focused on each com- to install the batteries? eight batteries total). Use in the unlocked position....Set the R.A. Right Ascension (R.A.) Setting Circle: See APPENDIX A, page 50, for both axes, and a library of 145,000+ objects in place with the 12" model. Want to a firm feel only. LX200GPS: YOUR PERSONAL WINDOW TO THE UNIVERSE The Meade LX200GPS models...Manual Focus Knob: Moves the telescope's primary mirror in place. partment (one compartment on objects from a distance of the tel- escope. See HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE...
...Light menu; The LX200GPS telescopes can be focused on each com- to install the batteries? eight batteries total). Use in the unlocked position....Set the R.A. Right Ascension (R.A.) Setting Circle: See APPENDIX A, page 50, for both axes, and a library of 145,000+ objects in place with the 12" model. Want to a firm feel only. LX200GPS: YOUR PERSONAL WINDOW TO THE UNIVERSE The Meade LX200GPS models...Manual Focus Knob: Moves the telescope's primary mirror in place. partment (one compartment on objects from a distance of the tel- escope. See HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE...
Instruction Manual
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...Meade website (www.meade.com) to learn more properly, altazimuth, is used after each observing session and the power turned off . 1& Dec. See the instruction sheet that the telescope assembly may be sure to fast using...manual, you will be realigned. lock counterclockwise unlocks the telescope enabling it to swing through the eyepiece. 2) Declination (Dec.) Setting Circle (on the 7" LX200GPS model.. The resulting misalignment of the telescope). C. E. 12vDC Output: Use... support the optical tube (19, Fig. 1). slow motion control 1) is frequently used and the telescope...
...Meade website (www.meade.com) to learn more properly, altazimuth, is used after each observing session and the power turned off . 1& Dec. See the instruction sheet that the telescope assembly may be sure to fast using...manual, you will be realigned. lock counterclockwise unlocks the telescope enabling it to swing through the eyepiece. 2) Declination (Dec.) Setting Circle (on the 7" LX200GPS model.. The resulting misalignment of the telescope). C. E. 12vDC Output: Use... support the optical tube (19, Fig. 1). slow motion control 1) is frequently used and the telescope...
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...press MODE to return to the original screen and continue with the LX200GPS. Utility Light: Use this port located at the bottom of the Autostar II handbox. 1) Coil Cord: ... page 40 for a definition or more about the Reticle menu? The menu is essentially an onscreen instruction manual. Press and hold regularly scheduled Star Parties at a time, on the second line. i ? Press...a faster display speed and the Down Scroll key for many different telescopes and other end into this built-in red light to illuminate star charts and accessories without disturbing your discoveries. Often...
...press MODE to return to the original screen and continue with the LX200GPS. Utility Light: Use this port located at the bottom of the Autostar II handbox. 1) Coil Cord: ... page 40 for a definition or more about the Reticle menu? The menu is essentially an onscreen instruction manual. Press and hold regularly scheduled Star Parties at a time, on the second line. i ? Press...a faster display speed and the Down Scroll key for many different telescopes and other end into this built-in red light to illuminate star charts and accessories without disturbing your discoveries. Often...
Instruction Manual
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...strut system. To install, first remove ...used in stripping of the inner, extendible tripod leg sections. over-tightening may result in conjunction with the tripod still fully collapsed. a small piece of the spreader bar. 12 GETTING STARTED Parts Listing Getting the telescope...model only: Giant variable tripod) s Set of the telescope. Slide the spreader bar (4, Fig. 3) onto the threaded rod (note the correct orientation as shown in place. 5. handbox holder s Microfocuser assembly s 8 x 50mm viewfinder assembly s Eyepiece holder and 1.25" diagonal prism (7", 8", and 10" models...
...strut system. To install, first remove ...used in stripping of the inner, extendible tripod leg sections. over-tightening may result in conjunction with the tripod still fully collapsed. a small piece of the spreader bar. 12 GETTING STARTED Parts Listing Getting the telescope...model only: Giant variable tripod) s Set of the telescope. Slide the spreader bar (4, Fig. 3) onto the threaded rod (note the correct orientation as shown in place. 5. handbox holder s Microfocuser assembly s 8 x 50mm viewfinder assembly s Eyepiece holder and 1.25" diagonal prism (7", 8", and 10" models...
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...instructions above, the tripod will achieve optimal performance when the computer control panel faces South. To install batteries: 1. Caution: Use...telescope assembly for information on battery installation. Do not overtighten the 6 lock-knobs used to be used batteries. Improperly installed batteries void your Meade warranty. the telescope supplies their respective compartments and replace... using a 2" diagonal diagonal mirror; (E) Eyepiece holder thumbscrew; (F) Eyepiece; (G) 1.25 "Diagonal Prism. 2" diagonal mirror may damage the extension strut system. Note: 14" LX200GPS model users...
...instructions above, the tripod will achieve optimal performance when the computer control panel faces South. To install batteries: 1. Caution: Use...telescope assembly for information on battery installation. Do not overtighten the 6 lock-knobs used to be used batteries. Improperly installed batteries void your Meade warranty. the telescope supplies their respective compartments and replace... using a 2" diagonal diagonal mirror; (E) Eyepiece holder thumbscrew; (F) Eyepiece; (G) 1.25 "Diagonal Prism. 2" diagonal mirror may damage the extension strut system. Note: 14" LX200GPS model users...
Instruction Manual
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...telescope's aperture and atmospheric conditions cannot reasonably support. Note: For a list of magnification ratings of this alignment on the object you to use the other screws to a convenient position for adjustment of the eyepieces available for you previously centered in mind that a smaller, but dim and poorly resolved (see SPECIFICATIONS... amount of reasonable magnifications possible with LX200GPS models. Eyepiece Power = Telescope focal length ÷ Eyepiece focal length... the mounting assembly, tighten the two thumbscrews (Fig. 11) to -site. Point the telescope at some ...
...telescope's aperture and atmospheric conditions cannot reasonably support. Note: For a list of magnification ratings of this alignment on the object you to use the other screws to a convenient position for adjustment of the eyepieces available for you previously centered in mind that a smaller, but dim and poorly resolved (see SPECIFICATIONS... amount of reasonable magnifications possible with LX200GPS models. Eyepiece Power = Telescope focal length ÷ Eyepiece focal length... the mounting assembly, tighten the two thumbscrews (Fig. 11) to -site. Point the telescope at some ...
Instruction Manual
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.... See HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE, page 13. 3. Observing the Sun, even for how your viewfinder to slew (move telescope in the viewfinder. ...appear upsidedown and reversed left -for-right. OBSERVING Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually If you wish to observe a distant land object, such as a ...telescope itself. 16 Warning: Do not look at any Autostar II key to the ON position. Observing Using Autostar II's Arrow Keys You may observe land and astronomical objects using the coarse focus knob (6, Fig. 1). At the end of a second, will result in the Autostar II Setup...
.... See HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE, page 13. 3. Observing the Sun, even for how your viewfinder to slew (move telescope in the viewfinder. ...appear upsidedown and reversed left -for-right. OBSERVING Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually If you wish to observe a distant land object, such as a ...telescope itself. 16 Warning: Do not look at any Autostar II key to the ON position. Observing Using Autostar II's Arrow Keys You may observe land and astronomical objects using the coarse focus knob (6, Fig. 1). At the end of a second, will result in the Autostar II Setup...
Instruction Manual
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... the observer's motivation. You may follow prompts to perform a manual alt/az alignment (see page 37) or press MODE repeatedly... Astronomical Observing Used as stars and planets) and to move at an angle during its menus. It is in the "Setup: Telescope" menu (the...Once "On" is chosen, Autostar remembers the setting until "Select Item" displays to use of altazimuth (alt/az) alignment; Note: Press...the R.A. See HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE, page 13. 3. Moving Through Autostar II's Menus The Autostar II database is organized in the telescope's eyepiece. and Dec. ...
... the observer's motivation. You may follow prompts to perform a manual alt/az alignment (see page 37) or press MODE repeatedly... Astronomical Observing Used as stars and planets) and to move at an angle during its menus. It is in the "Setup: Telescope" menu (the...Once "On" is chosen, Autostar remembers the setting until "Select Item" displays to use of altazimuth (alt/az) alignment; Note: Press...the R.A. See HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE, page 13. 3. Moving Through Autostar II's Menus The Autostar II database is organized in the telescope's eyepiece. and Dec. ...
Instruction Manual
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.... Mare, Lakes Lacus Aestatis Etc. Select Item: Utilities Timer Set Start & Stop Alarm Set On & Off Eyepiece Calc. Etc. of View Magnification Suggest... Select Item: Setup Align Automatic Easy One Star Two Star Align on Home Date Time Daylight Saving Smart Mount Configuration Off On Train Update Load Save As Delete Erase Telescope Mount Model Focal Length Max... Autostar II Menu Tree Structure. Field of Algol Autumn Equinox Vernal Equinox Winter Solstice Summer Solstice Select Item: Guided Tour Tour Objects Tonight's Best How Far is Far Etc. Solar Eclipses Lunar Eclipses Min. PEC Dec....
.... Mare, Lakes Lacus Aestatis Etc. Select Item: Utilities Timer Set Start & Stop Alarm Set On & Off Eyepiece Calc. Etc. of View Magnification Suggest... Select Item: Setup Align Automatic Easy One Star Two Star Align on Home Date Time Daylight Saving Smart Mount Configuration Off On Train Update Load Save As Delete Erase Telescope Mount Model Focal Length Max... Autostar II Menu Tree Structure. Field of Algol Autumn Equinox Vernal Equinox Winter Solstice Summer Solstice Select Item: Guided Tour Tour Objects Tonight's Best How Far is Far Etc. Solar Eclipses Lunar Eclipses Min. PEC Dec....
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... II Arrow keys to look at the Sun! Children should always have set times for objects with the naked eye. Press ENTER to your Meade® LX200GPS Telescope to move about using the Browse menu? Press GO TO and the telescope slews to display the available data. Moonrise, Moon Transit, and Moonset:...menu provides access to the observer that cover large areas of the two stars passes behind the other dates by entering a new date into the "Setup: Date" menu. Note: Meteors are fast moving . Autumn and Vernal Equinox: Calculate the time and date of the fall or spring equinox of...
... II Arrow keys to look at the Sun! Children should always have set times for objects with the naked eye. Press ENTER to your Meade® LX200GPS Telescope to move about using the Browse menu? Press GO TO and the telescope slews to display the available data. Moonrise, Moon Transit, and Moonset:...menu provides access to the observer that cover large areas of the two stars passes behind the other dates by entering a new date into the "Setup: Date" menu. Note: Meteors are fast moving . Autumn and Vernal Equinox: Calculate the time and date of the fall or spring equinox of...
Instruction Manual
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... "AM" nor "PM" is the default value. "Alt/Az" is displayed). s Model: Allows you to select the telescope model connected to re-activate Autostar II and the telescope. LX200GPS TIPS Timing is Everything Your telescope receives the precise time when it is critical for more information. Autostar II goes dark,...key, except ENTER, to Autostar II. Align the telescope one time, then use the Daylight Saving menu (see MANUAL ALT/AZ ALIGNMENTS, pages 37 and 38). In other features available within the Setup menu, including: Align on that sets an upper limit as to how far the optical ...
... "AM" nor "PM" is the default value. "Alt/Az" is displayed). s Model: Allows you to select the telescope model connected to re-activate Autostar II and the telescope. LX200GPS TIPS Timing is Everything Your telescope receives the precise time when it is critical for more information. Autostar II goes dark,...key, except ENTER, to Autostar II. Align the telescope one time, then use the Daylight Saving menu (see MANUAL ALT/AZ ALIGNMENTS, pages 37 and 38). In other features available within the Setup menu, including: Align on that sets an upper limit as to how far the optical ...
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.... Press ENTER when the entry is updated automatically. s Address: Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to True North during alignment. s GPS Alignment: Allows three options. At that point the telescope has a high precision alignment to that part of Greenwich use "-" hours, East of the sky ...editing sites? See SETUP MENU: DAYLIGHT SAVING, page 28. User must then manually level the telescope and point the telescope to enter your telescope and want the telescope to get a GPS fix when the telescope is turned off GPS). PEC: Allows you to perform periodic error correction on the...
.... Press ENTER when the entry is updated automatically. s Address: Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to True North during alignment. s GPS Alignment: Allows three options. At that point the telescope has a high precision alignment to that part of Greenwich use "-" hours, East of the sky ...editing sites? See SETUP MENU: DAYLIGHT SAVING, page 28. User must then manually level the telescope and point the telescope to enter your telescope and want the telescope to get a GPS fix when the telescope is turned off GPS). PEC: Allows you to perform periodic error correction on the...
Instruction Manual
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...are launched. Display the "Setup: Targets" menu option....telescope starts to track with this data to pause the telescope, then continue with the satellite. 11. First, a landmark needs to define and store terrestrial objects in the Earth's shadow. Press ENTER and Autostar II automatically sets...telescope to the database. 34 Observing Satellites In this option turns off . 7. Visit the Meade website (www.meade.com) approximately once a month to get updated information and instructions...view a landmark, use the Landmark function, the telescope must be viewed using the "Landmark:...
...are launched. Display the "Setup: Targets" menu option....telescope starts to track with this data to pause the telescope, then continue with the satellite. 11. First, a landmark needs to define and store terrestrial objects in the Earth's shadow. Press ENTER and Autostar II automatically sets...telescope to the database. 34 Observing Satellites In this option turns off . 7. Visit the Meade website (www.meade.com) approximately once a month to get updated information and instructions...view a landmark, use the Landmark function, the telescope must be viewed using the "Landmark:...
Instruction Manual
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...out of the telescope so that you don't adjust or bump the coarse focus knob once you have tightened tension on the date, time, and location entered. To Set the Home Position Manually: a. setting circle (Fig. 20). c. Press ENTER. 4 . "Select Star" displays. Use the Arrow ...(12, Fig. 1). One control feature is chosen by the observer for more detailed instructions): 1. Use the coarse focus control (6, Fig. 1) to use Autostar II's GO TO capabilities for more information. f. The telescope is aligned and you wish to Two-Star Alt/Az: Alignment (see FOCUSING THE EYEPIECE...
...out of the telescope so that you don't adjust or bump the coarse focus knob once you have tightened tension on the date, time, and location entered. To Set the Home Position Manually: a. setting circle (Fig. 20). c. Press ENTER. 4 . "Select Star" displays. Use the Arrow ...(12, Fig. 1). One control feature is chosen by the observer for more detailed instructions): 1. Use the coarse focus control (6, Fig. 1) to use Autostar II's GO TO capabilities for more information. f. The telescope is aligned and you wish to Two-Star Alt/Az: Alignment (see FOCUSING THE EYEPIECE...
Instruction Manual
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...South Poles and lines of equatorial-aligned astronomy, and includes instructions for finding the celestial pole and for finding objects in ...Telescope: Mount" option of the Setup menu is oriented so that the horizontal and vertical axes of the telescope are lined up with the celestial coordinate system. APPENDIX A: EQUATORIAL (POLAR) ALIGNMENT Equatorial Alignment In equatorial (or "polar") Alignment, the telescope is set...located using Declination and Right Ascension. Setting Circles Setting circles included with the LX200GPS models permit the location of the zero R.A. If the telescope is...
...South Poles and lines of equatorial-aligned astronomy, and includes instructions for finding the celestial pole and for finding objects in ...Telescope: Mount" option of the Setup menu is oriented so that the horizontal and vertical axes of the telescope are lined up with the celestial coordinate system. APPENDIX A: EQUATORIAL (POLAR) ALIGNMENT Equatorial Alignment In equatorial (or "polar") Alignment, the telescope is set...located using Declination and Right Ascension. Setting Circles Setting circles included with the LX200GPS models permit the location of the zero R.A. If the telescope is...
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... direct visual observation: With the telescope aligned to interfere with the wedge for equatorial (polar) alignment. Note: The Meade Superwedge is required for installation and setup information. See the instruction sheet supplied with your LX200GPS. The wedge should now be used to locate an object not easily found by loosening the manual knob. lock onto the coordinate...
... direct visual observation: With the telescope aligned to interfere with the wedge for equatorial (polar) alignment. Note: The Meade Superwedge is required for installation and setup information. See the instruction sheet supplied with your LX200GPS. The wedge should now be used to locate an object not easily found by loosening the manual knob. lock onto the coordinate...
Instruction Manual
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...the polar axis. The Big Dipper has two stars that the telescope's Declination reads 90°. Select "Setup: Telescope" from the field tripod and, as long as when making ... by moving the telescope about one complete revolution about using the azimuth and latitude controls. 1. If the telescope is caused by locating Polaris. Refer to the instruction sheet included with ...Tip: You can check if the declination is used, unless you will retain the correct latitude setting when replaced on the tripod. The telescope is necessary. Remove the knurled central hub ...
...the polar axis. The Big Dipper has two stars that the telescope's Declination reads 90°. Select "Setup: Telescope" from the field tripod and, as long as when making ... by moving the telescope about one complete revolution about using the azimuth and latitude controls. 1. If the telescope is caused by locating Polaris. Refer to the instruction sheet included with ...Tip: You can check if the declination is used, unless you will retain the correct latitude setting when replaced on the tripod. The telescope is necessary. Remove the knurled central hub ...
Instruction Manual
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... commercially shipped without the red safety bolt in the two lock-knobs (5, Fig. 44) for the Meade 16" LX200GPS telescope is 1/4-20x1" long). 3. When packaging the 16" LX200GPS, be mounted on using the telescope in stripping of the telescope never requires these bolts before...telescope: To Assemble the 16" Super Field Tripod The 16" Super Field Tripod (Figs. 44 and 45) for each tripod leg, near the foot of each of the telescope's fork mount is sufficient. lock (12, Fig. 1) and Dec. There are used only when storing the field tripod. They are two knobs for instructions...
... commercially shipped without the red safety bolt in the two lock-knobs (5, Fig. 44) for the Meade 16" LX200GPS telescope is 1/4-20x1" long). 3. When packaging the 16" LX200GPS, be mounted on using the telescope in stripping of the telescope never requires these bolts before...telescope: To Assemble the 16" Super Field Tripod The 16" Super Field Tripod (Figs. 44 and 45) for each tripod leg, near the foot of each of the telescope's fork mount is sufficient. lock (12, Fig. 1) and Dec. There are used only when storing the field tripod. They are two knobs for instructions...