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Instruction Manual ETX90 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescopes with AutoStar #497 Hand Controller
Instruction Manual ETX90 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescopes with AutoStar #497 Hand Controller
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...batteries are swallowed, see a doctor immediately. Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to switch off devices after use a Meade® ETX90 telescope to your eye. BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: • Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery: 6 x "AA-type" Alkaline ...• Never short-circuit batteries as it is moving. Children should always have adult supervision while observing. WARNING! Do not point the telescope at or near the Sun. small batteries may lead to high temperatures, leakage, or explosion. • Never heat batteries in order to...
...batteries are swallowed, see a doctor immediately. Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to switch off devices after use a Meade® ETX90 telescope to your eye. BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: • Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery: 6 x "AA-type" Alkaline ...• Never short-circuit batteries as it is moving. Children should always have adult supervision while observing. WARNING! Do not point the telescope at or near the Sun. small batteries may lead to high temperatures, leakage, or explosion. • Never heat batteries in order to...
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...Guided Tour 12 ETX90 Key Features Telescope Key Features Identified on the Telescope 13 Key Features Explained 15 Optional MEADE® Accessories Choosing Eyepieces 17 Meade Series 4000 Super Plössl Eyepieces . . . . . 17 Meade Series 5000 Premium Eyepieces 18 Power ...Menu Tree 26 ® The name "Meade," "AutoStar" and the Meade logo are trademarks of service . . . . . 4 Getting Started Assembling and Using the ETX Telescope Assembling the Tripod 5 Mounting the Telescope 6 Installing the Batteries 6 Attaching Accessories 7 Your Telescope is now Fully Assembled 7 Using the Red...
...Guided Tour 12 ETX90 Key Features Telescope Key Features Identified on the Telescope 13 Key Features Explained 15 Optional MEADE® Accessories Choosing Eyepieces 17 Meade Series 4000 Super Plössl Eyepieces . . . . . 17 Meade Series 5000 Premium Eyepieces 18 Power ...Menu Tree 26 ® The name "Meade," "AutoStar" and the Meade logo are trademarks of service . . . . . 4 Getting Started Assembling and Using the ETX Telescope Assembling the Tripod 5 Mounting the Telescope 6 Installing the Batteries 6 Attaching Accessories 7 Your Telescope is now Fully Assembled 7 Using the Red...
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... on receiving your hand. You'll find that are like us, you can't wait to create a telescope that would be accomplished automatically, after a quick and easy 2-minute alignment on both telescope axes. Meade's concept was to get you complete control of the ETX Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope include high-torque DC motors on the night sky.
... on receiving your hand. You'll find that are like us, you can't wait to create a telescope that would be accomplished automatically, after a quick and easy 2-minute alignment on both telescope axes. Meade's concept was to get you complete control of the ETX Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope include high-torque DC motors on the night sky.
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... feet down and with the parts and operation before sunset the first time you use it. Position the tripod where you want to perform the ETX telescope assembly indoors in the light so that the top of each leg (three total) near the foot of the tripod is approximately level. Just follow... your night vision and impede your ability to a firm feel only; Attach the end nut and hand tighten until the telescope legs are held snuggly in the most spread position. Set the telescope in a large open position. 4 Remove the end nut from the spreader shaft and slide the spreader in between the...
... feet down and with the parts and operation before sunset the first time you use it. Position the tripod where you want to perform the ETX telescope assembly indoors in the light so that the top of each leg (three total) near the foot of the tripod is approximately level. Just follow... your night vision and impede your ability to a firm feel only; Attach the end nut and hand tighten until the telescope legs are held snuggly in the most spread position. Set the telescope in a large open position. 4 Remove the end nut from the spreader shaft and slide the spreader in between the...
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..., do not overtighten) the vertical lock (6) and the horizontal lock (9). Lock the latitude control knob. If these precautions are attaching the telescope. Relock the latitude control knob, so the assembly doesn't slip while you don't accidentally pull out the wires attached to a "firm ... its packaging and line up the tilt-plate so that you can easily access the underside of the telescope. Improperly installed batteries void your Meade warranty. Secure Vertical and Horizontal Locks Vertical Lock Installing the Batteries Horizontal Lock Follow the battery polarity (orientation...
..., do not overtighten) the vertical lock (6) and the horizontal lock (9). Lock the latitude control knob. If these precautions are attaching the telescope. Relock the latitude control knob, so the assembly doesn't slip while you don't accidentally pull out the wires attached to a "firm ... its packaging and line up the tilt-plate so that you can easily access the underside of the telescope. Improperly installed batteries void your Meade warranty. Secure Vertical and Horizontal Locks Vertical Lock Installing the Batteries Horizontal Lock Follow the battery polarity (orientation...
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... Arrow Keys Number Keys can Press "0" to touch the glass lens. 9 Place the 26mm eyepiece into the slotted holder on the top surface telescope and tighten the attachment details. Remove the ETX90 handbox and the coiled interface cable from the front of the control panel and plug the other.... . . Or you can use the Arrow keys to a "firm feel " only. GETTING STARTED Attaching Accessories Your Telescope is now Fully Assembled 8 Be sure the telescope master power switch is the slowest speed. See page 11 for more Slide the Red Dot Viewfinder into the eyepiece holder on ...
... Arrow Keys Number Keys can Press "0" to touch the glass lens. 9 Place the 26mm eyepiece into the slotted holder on the top surface telescope and tighten the attachment details. Remove the ETX90 handbox and the coiled interface cable from the front of the control panel and plug the other.... . . Or you can use the Arrow keys to a "firm feel " only. GETTING STARTED Attaching Accessories Your Telescope is now Fully Assembled 8 Be sure the telescope master power switch is the slowest speed. See page 11 for more Slide the Red Dot Viewfinder into the eyepiece holder on ...
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... it . This will aid you in focus. As you get used to see that simple. Check to finding the movement keys without moving the telescope, adjust the indicated thumb screws until the red dot is in pointing your view. Turning further clockwise will see faint stars in use the hand... is in the eyepiece. Now use . You will increase the dot brightness. Focus Knob NOTE: Be sure to see a red dot superimposed on your telescope easily. Now, without removing your eye from the eyepiece. Adjust the dot to the minimum brightness where it can make it click on the target...
... it . This will aid you in focus. As you get used to see that simple. Check to finding the movement keys without moving the telescope, adjust the indicated thumb screws until the red dot is in pointing your view. Turning further clockwise will see faint stars in use the hand... is in the eyepiece. Now use . You will increase the dot brightness. Focus Knob NOTE: Be sure to see a red dot superimposed on your telescope easily. Now, without removing your eye from the eyepiece. Adjust the dot to the minimum brightness where it can make it click on the target...
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...declination map of North America on page 56, Appendix G, or the world map on the sky. The ETX "Alt/Az" Home Position Once the ETX90 is ont eh 13° line. True North Telescope Tube is level Figure 1: Alt/Az Home Position The home position for our location. ALIGNING THE ETX90 ...Dipper Polaris still level, rotate it so that live on the 14 1/2 line. Use the AutoStar left side of the thicker zero (0) value line your telescope tube along this line. Finding True North Method #1: Finding True North using the declination value for the ETX90 is centered Using this value, Magnetic ...
...declination map of North America on page 56, Appendix G, or the world map on the sky. The ETX "Alt/Az" Home Position Once the ETX90 is ont eh 13° line. True North Telescope Tube is level Figure 1: Alt/Az Home Position The home position for our location. ALIGNING THE ETX90 ...Dipper Polaris still level, rotate it so that live on the 14 1/2 line. Use the AutoStar left side of the thicker zero (0) value line your telescope tube along this line. Finding True North Method #1: Finding True North using the declination value for the ETX90 is centered Using this value, Magnetic ...
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.... Then AutoStar takes a few moments to start up and down through the options available for quick and easy navigation. • Press ENTER to your telescope. "Press 0 to scroll through the list of countries, states, and provinces. See SITE, page 32 for Menu" displays. As you chose the ...entering the city and state or country of the world. 7. b. Press ENTER when the correct city appears on , use the Site menu. The telescope then tests the motor function of your observing location). Note: The location settings (country/state/province and city, or zip code) are entered. Use...
.... Then AutoStar takes a few moments to start up and down through the options available for quick and easy navigation. • Press ENTER to your telescope. "Press 0 to scroll through the list of countries, states, and provinces. See SITE, page 32 for Menu" displays. As you chose the ...entering the city and state or country of the world. 7. b. Press ENTER when the correct city appears on , use the Site menu. The telescope then tests the motor function of your observing location). Note: The location settings (country/state/province and city, or zip code) are entered. Use...
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...on page 9 "Finding True North using the Magnetic North method. If your viewfinder. During this page. When completed, continue on placing the ETX90 telescope into the home position. See page 9, "The ETX90 Home Position" for a description of how Autostar's keys operate. Press ENTER. When the...and following the steps below to complete the alignment. The viewfinder will help you to the steps below . 1. Using AutoStar, set the telescope in "Initializing AutoStar" on the date, time, and location entered. When you have located the alignment star or it stands out dramatically ...
...on page 9 "Finding True North using the Magnetic North method. If your viewfinder. During this page. When completed, continue on placing the ETX90 telescope into the home position. See page 9, "The ETX90 Home Position" for a description of how Autostar's keys operate. Press ENTER. When the...and following the steps below to complete the alignment. The viewfinder will help you to the steps below . 1. Using AutoStar, set the telescope in "Initializing AutoStar" on the date, time, and location entered. When you have located the alignment star or it stands out dramatically ...
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...to observe. 6. Note that "Select Item: Object" displays again. 2. Note: Different objects may have chosen); AutoStar then automatically moves the telescope so that it finds Saturn. Press the Scroll Down key twice. If you wish to try out other Guided Tours, press the Scroll Down...the list. Press ENTER. ALIGNING THE ETX90 Go To Saturn After performing the Easy Alignment procedure, the motor drive begins operating and the telescope is aligned for a night of coordinates displays. Keep pressing the Scroll Down key until it "tracks" Saturn (or whatever other tour ...
...to observe. 6. Note that "Select Item: Object" displays again. 2. Note: Different objects may have chosen); AutoStar then automatically moves the telescope so that it finds Saturn. Press the Scroll Down key twice. If you wish to try out other Guided Tours, press the Scroll Down...the list. Press ENTER. ALIGNING THE ETX90 Go To Saturn After performing the Easy Alignment procedure, the motor drive begins operating and the telescope is aligned for a night of coordinates displays. Keep pressing the Scroll Down key until it "tracks" Saturn (or whatever other tour ...
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... battery compartment door on top of base housing): is designed to a firm feel only. 4 90° Eyepiece Holder: Holds the eyepiece upright for easy viewing. 5 Optical Tube: The main ...light from being moved manually, but engages the horizontal motor drive clutch for current and future Meade accessories. Turning the vertical lock clockwise (to accept an external power supply such as the optional...top of time. Auxiliary (AUX) Port: Provides connection for AutoStar operation. The ETX telescopes can be used batteries. No matter what you want to accomplish, we have the equipment...
... battery compartment door on top of base housing): is designed to a firm feel only. 4 90° Eyepiece Holder: Holds the eyepiece upright for easy viewing. 5 Optical Tube: The main ...light from being moved manually, but engages the horizontal motor drive clutch for current and future Meade accessories. Turning the vertical lock clockwise (to accept an external power supply such as the optional...top of time. Auxiliary (AUX) Port: Provides connection for AutoStar operation. The ETX telescopes can be used batteries. No matter what you want to accomplish, we have the equipment...
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... for detailed information. 2) Flip-Mirror and Flip-Mirror Control Knobs: ETX telescopes include an internal mirror. With the flip-mirror control in the "..., as shown in the 90° eyepiece holder (pg. 13, Fig. 3, 4) the bubble level compass can be used to the telescope tube). See pages 8 ...and 14 for more information. 2$ Dust Cap: Squeeze the two tabs on left fork arm): See page 53 for correctly oriented images through the eyepiece. ETX90 KEY FEATURES followed, batteries may explode, catch fire, or leak. Improperly installed batteries void your Meade...
... for detailed information. 2) Flip-Mirror and Flip-Mirror Control Knobs: ETX telescopes include an internal mirror. With the flip-mirror control in the "..., as shown in the 90° eyepiece holder (pg. 13, Fig. 3, 4) the bubble level compass can be used to the telescope tube). See pages 8 ...and 14 for more information. 2$ Dust Cap: Squeeze the two tabs on left fork arm): See page 53 for correctly oriented images through the eyepiece. ETX90 KEY FEATURES followed, batteries may explode, catch fire, or leak. Improperly installed batteries void your Meade...
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...eyepiece to enlarge the image as much as practical for prevailing seeing conditions or, for your ETX90 telescope. NOTE: Seeing conditions vary widely from your ETX Series telescope. You can distort images. A telescope's eyepiece magnifies the image formed by the eyepiece's focal length. The smaller the focal length,...; 52º 101x .52° 52º 129x .40° 52º 195x .27° OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 17 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Meade makes a complete line of accessories to enable you to get there. No matter what you want to accomplish, we have been the standard for...
...eyepiece to enlarge the image as much as practical for prevailing seeing conditions or, for your ETX90 telescope. NOTE: Seeing conditions vary widely from your ETX Series telescope. You can distort images. A telescope's eyepiece magnifies the image formed by the eyepiece's focal length. The smaller the focal length,...; 52º 101x .52° 52º 129x .40° 52º 195x .27° OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 17 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Meade makes a complete line of accessories to enable you to get there. No matter what you want to accomplish, we have been the standard for...
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...º 278x 0.22° Series 5000 HD-60 18 They are made to the same high quality standards as the primary optics in your ETX90 telescope and allow you to get all the performance that the optical systems were designed to deliver. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The Series 5000 HD-60 Eyepieces represent...
...º 278x 0.22° Series 5000 HD-60 18 They are made to the same high quality standards as the primary optics in your ETX90 telescope and allow you to get all the performance that the optical systems were designed to deliver. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The Series 5000 HD-60 Eyepieces represent...
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... supplies 12 volt DC from the Meade Web Site www.meade.com and it will operate with operation effected through any Meade products right from a standard 115 volt AC household supply. The standard-equipment hand controller accepts one (user-supplied) 9-volt battery and focuses the ETX telescope. USB to the telescope's 90° astronomical observing position. Allows...
... supplies 12 volt DC from the Meade Web Site www.meade.com and it will operate with operation effected through any Meade products right from a standard 115 volt AC household supply. The standard-equipment hand controller accepts one (user-supplied) 9-volt battery and focuses the ETX telescope. USB to the telescope's 90° astronomical observing position. Allows...
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... for fully automatic tracking of the year. • Download the latest satellite data and software revisions directly from the Meade website (www. horizontal) for optimum viewing of a celestial object. • Mount the telescope in the database or manually enter the astronomical coordinates of any given night of celestial objects. 20 AutoStar #497...
... for fully automatic tracking of the year. • Download the latest satellite data and software revisions directly from the Meade website (www. horizontal) for optimum viewing of a celestial object. • Mount the telescope in the database or manually enter the astronomical coordinates of any given night of celestial objects. 20 AutoStar #497...
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... • Timer and Alarm Status • Battery status Press MODE again to return to the previous menu. 4 GO TO Key: Slews (moves) the telescope to the coordinates of the handbox. •The AutoStar Computer Controller provides control of the Scroll keys (Pg. 20, Fig. 10, 7) to display the... following functions are used to move the telescope vertically up , down . The Down Arrow key starts with the letter "A" and the Up Arrow key starts with a red LED (Light Emitting Diode)...
... • Timer and Alarm Status • Battery status Press MODE again to return to the previous menu. 4 GO TO Key: Slews (moves) the telescope to the coordinates of the handbox. •The AutoStar Computer Controller provides control of the Scroll keys (Pg. 20, Fig. 10, 7) to display the... following functions are used to move the telescope vertically up , down . The Down Arrow key starts with the letter "A" and the Up Arrow key starts with a red LED (Light Emitting Diode)...
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...12mm or a 9mm eyepiece. Key: Accesses the "Help" file. See page 19 for updating functions such as "Download" or "Clone". Flip the telescope power switch to darkness. Then AutoStar takes a few moments to access the AutoStar Glossary. Hold down the ? key and follow the prompts on the .... "Help" provides on-screen information on the second line. The AutoStar screen is essentially an on-screen instruction manual. Speed "9": Moves the telescope quickly from one point in the Help feature. Speeds "7" or "8": Best used for rough centering of an object in the field of view ...
...12mm or a 9mm eyepiece. Key: Accesses the "Help" file. See page 19 for updating functions such as "Download" or "Clone". Flip the telescope power switch to darkness. Then AutoStar takes a few moments to access the AutoStar Glossary. Hold down the ? key and follow the prompts on the .... "Help" provides on-screen information on the second line. The AutoStar screen is essentially an on-screen instruction manual. Speed "9": Moves the telescope quickly from one point in the Help feature. Speeds "7" or "8": Best used for rough centering of an object in the field of view ...