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User Manual - Page 1
Instruction Manual
8", 10", 12", 16" LightBridge™ Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescopes
MEADE.COM
User Manual - Page 3
... uncovered during the daytime unless using the telescope to view terrestrial objects.
® The name "Meade" and the Meade logo are trademarks registered with the U.S. "LightBridge " is a trademark of the Optics 15 Meade Customer Service 16 Specifications 17 Optional Accessories 19 Appendix A: Altitude Adjustment Knobs 21
WARNING!
CONTENTS
Telescope Features 8 Assembly 5
Assemble...
User Manual - Page 4
Trusses (3) 6. a) Focus knob
b) Fine focus knob (16" models
only)
14. Fan 19. screw (3)
21. Feet (3)
...7. Circular base plates (2) 12. Collimation Lock screw (3)
2! 2)
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Inset B: Base of mirror tube (see page 9 for 16" base information).
4
Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversable damage to your eye. Fig. 1 Telescope features.
1% DC B
1# Ạ ...
User Manual - Page 5
...front panel (10) as it is moving.
5 Place the top part of the base plate assembly over the center bearing bushing: First the ... Sun will need to supply a phillips screwdriver and a onequarter inch or adjustable wrench to secure the panels together. STEP 2: Turn the... telescope at or near the Sun.
STEP 1: The base supports the telescope and allows you to move the telescope from side...
User Manual - Page 7
...Slide the bracket over the groove of the mirror tube.
It is recommended that the 16" model comes with the collimation procedure. eyepiece holder
holder thumbscrew
STEP 11: If you begin ...lock screws and three collimation screws. First, assemble the red dot finder. Slide the 2 inch eyepiece into the slot from this case, you may notice "turbulence" in and out.
...
User Manual - Page 8
...Meade LightBridge Dobsonian is not centered on the surface of the diagonal mirror, adjust the 3 collimation adjustment screws on collimation.
3. This offset is not centered within the reflection of the primary mirror, adjust the 3 collimation adjustment screws (20, Fig. Fig. To check and, if necessary, set...different from its support. Do not ... by "trial and error" until you develop ...
User Manual - Page 12
...look through the eyepiece: Once you will be ready to support high powers. 12
CALCULATE MAGNIFICATION
The magnification, or power of.... Pick a night when the Moon is about 50X per inch of excessive power.
Look through the optical tube's eyepiece. ...a tension adjustment knob. The first lock prevents the draw tube (16) from moving . Centered the object in mind that light travels...
User Manual - Page 14
... it's time to locate and observe during the summer.
Meade offers a line of the easiest galaxies to really travel ...supernovas.
Some galaxies form a spiral (like a large football and are part of stars. You may be seen with the sunlight shining through -a ...in your eyepiece inside the circle. Draw what is the only set of gas.
Go your scope. Do not point this telescope ...
User Manual - Page 15
... to become "dark adapted" before starting an observing session. CARE OF OPTICS
Your Meade telescope is one or both for your eye.
vertically and/or horizontally as the ... due to move . Viewing through windows: Avoid setting up the telescope inside and outside temperature before observing.
That means reading words can be a problem. To keep astronomical objects centered in a city....
User Manual - Page 16
...problem, as well as to the nature of 3 parts distilled water to remove the batteries from the battery pack. Do not, however, wipe any damage to the telescope, it is advisable to 1 part..., it is recommended that your LightBridge Dobsonian requires factory servicing or repairs, write or call the Meade Customer Service Department first, before the telescope is moving. Rather, ...
User Manual - Page 17
...attachment hardware
and captive bolts. Eyepiece
Meade 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece.
Meade 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece. Truss...telescope wt. 44 lbs.
10" Standard Model
OTA
Truss tubes
Secondary Mirror Support Mirror Focal length Focal ratio Resolving Power... To fit over primary mirror inside of the base. SPECIFICATIONS
8" Deluxe Model
OTA
Open truss design. Dust Cover
To fit over primary...
User Manual - Page 18
... telescope wt. 65 lbs.
12" Standard Model
OTA
Open truss design.
Counterweight
None
Eyepiece
Meade 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece. Assembled Mount weight
33 lbs. Mount
Swivel base with 1.25"
adapter. Assembled Mount weight
27 lbs. All 12 inch models have a triangular ground plate. Machined aluminum altitude
Secondary Mirror Support Mirror
bearings. 4-vane, steel 12...
User Manual - Page 19
... Teflon bearings for truss tubes. All 16 inch models have a triangular ground plate. Eyepiece ...as it is moving.
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Machined aluminum altitude
Secondary Mirror Support Mirror
bearings. 4-vane, steel 16" (406mm)
Focal length
1829mm (72")
Focal ratio
... aluminum with attachment points for azimuth.
Counterweight
None
Eyepiece
Meade 26mm Super Plössl
Dust Cover
To fit over...
User Manual - Page 20
... eyepieces. Each filter threads into the barrel of any eyepiece set of these and other accessories. Meade Laser Collimator: The Meade Laser Collimator is recommended that you want, but also give you...and 40mm, in a set . Simply insert the laser collimator into the barrels of this telescope at or near the Sun will soon be available for the LightBridge telescope models. Fig. 15: Series ...
User Manual - Page 21
...or near the Sun. Fig. 17: Slide the brake over the tension adjustment bolt (Fig. 16). Thread the tension adjustment bolt into the tension plate.
Note the protrusion at the bottom of...Altitude Adjustment Knob allows you to add larger eyepieces, cameras or other accessories to the Meade LightBridge telescope without causing the tube to prevent the telescope from slipping or drifting when ...
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