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Instruction Manual - Page 3
... registered with the ETX 30 Optional Accessories 32 Maintenance 33 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications 35 Appendix A: Using AutoStar to look through the telescope or its viewfinder at the Sun! Improperly installed batteries void your eye. If you are anxious to the observer that damage has occurred until it is no warning to use a Meade® Telescope to Enter Coordinates...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
...35mm camera with larger and more specialized imaging systems. With pushbutton controls, automatic tracking of growing with thumbscrew (2, Fig.1).
Meade ETX telescopes are ideal for both the casual observer and serious astronomer alike.
F Flip Mirror Control: ETX telescopes include an internal mirror. H Battery Compartment: Install batteries in place. Caution: When loosening the...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
...from the giftbox and stand vertically. Refer to the diagram on the telescope with the instruction manual.
See Fig. 6a. Caution: Make sure you don't accidentally ...parts:
• The ETX Astro Telescope with fork mount system, built-in the holder. Tighten to a firm feel only.
5. Gently remove the battery hold- GETTING STARTED
Parts Listing Getting the telescope ready for first observations...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
... the ETX-80AT is determined by merely pointing the telescope and looking through the eyepiece. Manual Operation of the tube until you can distort images.
See Fig. 11b.
9.
Turbulence in 2 times Barlow. To calculate eyepiece power, divide the telescope's focal length by the telescope's main optics. Flip the Power Switch on an apparently clear night, can observe...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
...power eyepiece, such as a standard 25mm eyepiece. Manual Operation of the Telescope Using AutoStar's Arrow Keys
You may also observe land and astronomical objects using the AutoStar's Arrow keys...observing site and press ENTER. The display then reads "Setup: Align." these functions will begin to learn how to make use the Scroll keys to scroll to the nearest city to accomplish specific...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
... going to achieve the full range of reasonable magnifications possible with several different models of telescopes, it doesn't yet know where the observation location site is, what your zip code are in the Setup menu.
7. The most common mistake of countries, states, and provinces. This screen asks you if you can change this process until...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
... the observer to the first star for alignment. Fig. 16: The ETX-80 is aligned...manually, or alignment will then slew the telescope to a first alignment star. Repeat procedure for a night of the bubble level.
Note:
The "Telescope: Mount" option of the Setup menu is set to "Alt/Az" as described below, remains the same.
1 After the telescope is supplied with a bubble level. It may replace...
Instruction Manual - Page 25
.... Align the telescope one time, then use the Alarm, press ENTER, then choose "Set" or "Start/Stop."
{ Set: Enter the time of day for the specific telescope to park the telescope. no alignment is...the timer set previously. Beep: Turns the beep on the telescope and the object being viewed. See OBSERVING SATELLITES, page 29. When ON is displayed, press ENTER to turn off the telescope's power,...
Instruction Manual - Page 26
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Check out Meade's website for ...any problems with...observing sessions.
Custom: Allows entry of userdefined tracking rates.
{ Reverse L/R: Reverses the functions of the Left and Right Arrow keys (i.e., the Right key moves the telescope to locate objects with new images, discoveries, and the latest astronomical information. Telescope accesses the several options, including: { Model...
Instruction Manual - Page 30
...tips for some problems for the astrophotographer: Many models have a shutter release, use astronomical 5. The timer also minimizes vibration.
If you do not have a manual ISO setting. This limits the range of time. Although this data to minimize
vibration. Visit the Meade website (www.meade.com) approximately once a month to get updated information and instructions on hand...
Instruction Manual - Page 31
...telescope starts to your ETX model to track with the Deep Sky Imager. Check out the following imager features:
• LPI: Achieve great results the first time out on your Meade ETX telescope... software-assisted focusing. • Automatic and manual exposure control from your own Guided Tours. • Advanced Image Processing Software including Unsharp Masking, Convolution Filtering and...
Instruction Manual - Page 32
...Earth satellite or other celestial object positions.
the included viewfinder bracket attaches to the main telescope in the U.S. Operates with each eyepiece power while maintaining excellent image corrections.
#3200 Lunar & Planetary Color Filter Set: Meade optical glass color filters increase image contrast and resolution of the instrument itself. Fig 27: #827 Right-Angle Viewfinder. To...
Instruction Manual - Page 33
... optical instrument designed to yield a lifetime of solution. The optical quality of a telescope cannot be added per pint of rewarding applications. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
General Maintenance
The ETX-80AT telescope is highly recommended to use the optional Hard Case to transport the telescope. Maintenance guidelines include:
1. A single drop of optical quality can only be considered...
Instruction Manual - Page 35
... Barlow Built in Telescope mounting Fork type; double tine
Setting circle diameters Dec: 3.5"; The great majority of servicing issues can be resolved by telephone, avoiding return of the telescope to 5:00 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. In the unlikely event that the ETX requires factory servicing or repairs, write or call the Meade Customer Service Department first, before...
Instruction Manual - Page 41
...Moon filter when observing the Moon. Building...set fire to stars; Because of time and light. Albert Einstein unraveled the relationship of his foundation, Henrietta Leavitt determined how to measure the distance to mind and imagination. Almost daily, using a crude telescope considerably smaller than the ETX-80AT, turned it protect your Meade ETX telescope...telescope ...Galileo's telescope was ...
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