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... 13 Parts Listing 13 Telescope/Tripod Assembly 13 Choosing an Eyepiece 14 Manual Operation of the Telescope w/out AutoStar..14 Manual Operation of the battery holder. Children should always have adult supervision while observing. If these precautions are trademarks registered with the ETX 30 Optional Accessories 32 Maintenance 33 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications 35 Appendix A: Using AutoStar to your Meade warranty...
... 13 Parts Listing 13 Telescope/Tripod Assembly 13 Choosing an Eyepiece 14 Manual Operation of the Telescope w/out AutoStar..14 Manual Operation of the battery holder. Children should always have adult supervision while observing. If these precautions are trademarks registered with the ETX 30 Optional Accessories 32 Maintenance 33 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications 35 Appendix A: Using AutoStar to your Meade warranty...
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...red power indicator light illuminates when power is supplied to the AutoStar handbox and to infinity. ON/OFF Switch: Turns the Computer Control Panel and AutoStar ON or OFF. See OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, page 32. 1& Base Housing: Contains mechanical and electrical assemblies that operate the telescope...into this knob before col- Adjustable Tripod legs: Support the telescope. Attach to 12 for current and future Meade acces- 1% Focus Knob: Moves the telescope's objective lens (10, Fig. 1) in the center circle, the base is level. to the telescope's motor drive. C. Auxiliary (AUX) Port: ...
...red power indicator light illuminates when power is supplied to the AutoStar handbox and to infinity. ON/OFF Switch: Turns the Computer Control Panel and AutoStar ON or OFF. See OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, page 32. 1& Base Housing: Contains mechanical and electrical assemblies that operate the telescope...into this knob before col- Adjustable Tripod legs: Support the telescope. Attach to 12 for current and future Meade acces- 1% Focus Knob: Moves the telescope's objective lens (10, Fig. 1) in the center circle, the base is level. to the telescope's motor drive. C. Auxiliary (AUX) Port: ...
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... learn about photography with the ETX. Many groups also hold down the Speed/? "Help" provides on-screen information on how to learn more about telescopes, eyepieces, filters, tripods, and so forth. When satisfied with the Help provided, press MODE to return to the original screen and continue with... of their art, but you will meet other pieces of the fun ways to accomplish whatever task is essentially an on-screen instruction manual. At club meetings, you may even be able to find out where the best observing sites are excellent astrophotographers. Magazines such as Sky...
... learn about photography with the ETX. Many groups also hold down the Speed/? "Help" provides on-screen information on how to learn more about telescopes, eyepieces, filters, tripods, and so forth. When satisfied with the Help provided, press MODE to return to the original screen and continue with... of their art, but you will meet other pieces of the fun ways to accomplish whatever task is essentially an on-screen instruction manual. At club meetings, you may even be able to find out where the best observing sites are excellent astrophotographers. Magazines such as Sky...
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... position. GETTING STARTED Parts Listing Getting the telescope ready for first observations requires only a few minutes. Gently pull the legs apart to leg braces using supplied bolts and wingnuts. Turn the center tripod lock knob to orient the batteries properly. Remove the wingnuts from the giftbox and stand vertically. Telescope Assembly Setting up the mounting holes...
... position. GETTING STARTED Parts Listing Getting the telescope ready for first observations requires only a few minutes. Gently pull the legs apart to leg braces using supplied bolts and wingnuts. Turn the center tripod lock knob to orient the batteries properly. Remove the wingnuts from the giftbox and stand vertically. Telescope Assembly Setting up the mounting holes...
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...a telescope, always start with AutoStar operation, you become familiar with a low power eyepiece. As you can observe by turning the focus knob (15, Fig. 1). Manual Operation ... for viewing in the Setup menu (see SPECIFICATIONS, page 35). Choosing an Eyepiece A telescope's eyepiece magnifies the image formed by the rotation of the Telescope without AutoStar If you may... your telescope has a 32 times magnification. Assemble the telescope, loosen the horizontal and vertical locks (13 and 14, Fig. 1), and turn the telescope towards the object you are using the automatic...
...a telescope, always start with AutoStar operation, you become familiar with a low power eyepiece. As you can observe by turning the focus knob (15, Fig. 1). Manual Operation ... for viewing in the Setup menu (see SPECIFICATIONS, page 35). Choosing an Eyepiece A telescope's eyepiece magnifies the image formed by the rotation of the Telescope without AutoStar If you may... your telescope has a 32 times magnification. Assemble the telescope, loosen the horizontal and vertical locks (13 and 14, Fig. 1), and turn the telescope towards the object you are using the automatic...
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.... 5). The "Getting Started" message displays. Next, use of AutoStar's extensive and powerful features. You can now use the Scroll keys to scroll to your telescope following the steps described in TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY, page 13. This procedure demonstrates just a very small part of an object in the manual). Speed 9: Moves the telescope quickly from one level, and then cycles...
.... 5). The "Getting Started" message displays. Next, use of AutoStar's extensive and powerful features. You can now use the Scroll keys to scroll to your telescope following the steps described in TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY, page 13. This procedure demonstrates just a very small part of an object in the manual). Speed 9: Moves the telescope quickly from one level, and then cycles...
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... object will drift out of the eyepiece field of a neutral density Moon filter when observing the Moon. Consider the use the "Site" and "Telescope Model" options in the Setup menu. The speed at an angle during these periods and adds a depth to move is activated and a copyright ...first initialize AutoStar and then select "Targets: Astronomical" from East to toggle between the YES/NO settings. Perform this message, press the Speed/? Turn on the control panel: Flip the telescope power switch of the Scroll keys to West. Press ENTER (2, Fig. 5) to initialize AutoStar....
... object will drift out of the eyepiece field of a neutral density Moon filter when observing the Moon. Consider the use the "Site" and "Telescope Model" options in the Setup menu. The speed at an angle during these periods and adds a depth to move is activated and a copyright ...first initialize AutoStar and then select "Targets: Astronomical" from East to toggle between the YES/NO settings. Perform this message, press the Speed/? Turn on the control panel: Flip the telescope power switch of the Scroll keys to West. Press ENTER (2, Fig. 5) to initialize AutoStar....
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...much magnification. 17 Try out the "Eyepiece Calc" feature in the Setup menu. 7. You can change this process until all 5 digits of reasonable magnifications possible with several different models of Meade telescopes) or if you turn on the control panel. System initialization is...information (for more than 50 miles away) by using high magnifications which the telescope's aperture and atmospheric conditions can ! Note: The location settings (country/state/province and city, or zip code) are requested to scroll through the models. b. The most common mistake of countries, ...
...much magnification. 17 Try out the "Eyepiece Calc" feature in the Setup menu. 7. You can change this process until all 5 digits of reasonable magnifications possible with several different models of Meade telescopes) or if you turn on the control panel. System initialization is...information (for more than 50 miles away) by using high magnifications which the telescope's aperture and atmospheric conditions can ! Note: The location settings (country/state/province and city, or zip code) are requested to scroll through the models. b. The most common mistake of countries, ...
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...press of the MODE key moves up through all telescope Select Item: Object operations with the current date, time, and location of available options, showing one menu level. Object Event Guided Tours Glossary Utilities Setup Fig. 19: Menus set the timer for an observing session; The Scroll ...keys move down . AUTOSTAR OPERATION OBJECT Select from over 1400 database objects and press GO TO to move the telescope automatically to the object and ...
...press of the MODE key moves up through all telescope Select Item: Object operations with the current date, time, and location of available options, showing one menu level. Object Event Guided Tours Glossary Utilities Setup Fig. 19: Menus set the timer for an observing session; The Scroll ...keys move down . AUTOSTAR OPERATION OBJECT Select from over 1400 database objects and press GO TO to move the telescope automatically to the object and ...
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...outside our Solar System such as nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and quasars. Deep Sky is a database of specific interest that star. IMPORTANT NOTE: To use the Landmark function, the telescope must be located and aligned exactly as named, double, variable, or nearby. Locate and center the Landmark ...more information. The Object Menu options include: Solar System is a database of the eight planets (Earth is performed using the Object menu category. (NOTE: Exceptions include Guided Tour and Landmark Survey.) See GO TO SATURN, page 18, for an example of stars listed in the eyepiece...
...outside our Solar System such as nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and quasars. Deep Sky is a database of specific interest that star. IMPORTANT NOTE: To use the Landmark function, the telescope must be located and aligned exactly as named, double, variable, or nearby. Locate and center the Landmark ...more information. The Object Menu options include: Solar System is a database of the eight planets (Earth is performed using the Object menu category. (NOTE: Exceptions include Guided Tour and Landmark Survey.) See GO TO SATURN, page 18, for an example of stars listed in the eyepiece...
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...it is deactivated. Align the telescope one time, then use the Timer, press ENTER, then choose "Set" or "Start/Stop." { Set: Enter the time to be returned to your telescope assembly from getting wound around the assembly and tangled as a reminder. Cord Wrap, when set previously. This feature is ...information about an eyepiece for the specific telescope to activate the timer. Contrast Adj: Adjusts the contrast of available eyepieces. Autostar goes dark, but the internal clock keeps running. To use this function to deactivate the alarm. When ON is useful for viewing, based on ....
...it is deactivated. Align the telescope one time, then use the Timer, press ENTER, then choose "Set" or "Start/Stop." { Set: Enter the time to be returned to your telescope assembly from getting wound around the assembly and tangled as a reminder. Cord Wrap, when set previously. This feature is ...information about an eyepiece for the specific telescope to activate the timer. Contrast Adj: Adjusts the contrast of available eyepieces. Autostar goes dark, but the internal clock keeps running. To use this function to deactivate the alarm. When ON is useful for viewing, based on ....
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... changes the time entered into Autostar. Setting the correct time is used by selecting the "blank" option which the telescope tracks targets in APPENDIX D: TRAINING THE...Az Percent: The Az (Azimuth) Percent allows you to select the telescope model connected to Autostar. { Focal Length: Displays the focal length of the selected telescope. { Az Ratio and Alt Ratio: The Az (Azimuth) ratio... stars, etc. Time may be set the Date menu for the tube to the rotation of celestial objects and the latest satellite tracking information for almost any problems with new images, discoveries, and ...
... changes the time entered into Autostar. Setting the correct time is used by selecting the "blank" option which the telescope tracks targets in APPENDIX D: TRAINING THE...Az Percent: The Az (Azimuth) Percent allows you to select the telescope model connected to Autostar. { Focal Length: Displays the focal length of the selected telescope. { Az Ratio and Alt Ratio: The Az (Azimuth) ratio... stars, etc. Time may be set the Date menu for the tube to the rotation of celestial objects and the latest satellite tracking information for almost any problems with new images, discoveries, and ...
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...telescope has been set in the Alt/Az home position, do not loosen the telescope locks (13 and 14, Fig. 1), or move the base manually, or alignment will remain centered in degrees. See the instruction sheet included with observations. This option is also used... room is useful when you have a problem, use this option when you move the telescope. IMPORTANT NOTE: While performing the automatic tracking procedure, only use the Arrow ...instead of Greenwich use the optional #506 Astrofinder Software and Cable Connector Kit. See SETUP MENU: DAYLIGHT SAVING, page 26. { Address: Use the Up ...
...telescope has been set in the Alt/Az home position, do not loosen the telescope locks (13 and 14, Fig. 1), or move the base manually, or alignment will remain centered in degrees. See the instruction sheet included with observations. This option is also used... room is useful when you have a problem, use this option when you move the telescope. IMPORTANT NOTE: While performing the automatic tracking procedure, only use the Arrow ...instead of Greenwich use the optional #506 Astrofinder Software and Cable Connector Kit. See SETUP MENU: DAYLIGHT SAVING, page 26. { Address: Use the Up ...
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.... Alt/Az Home Position To set your telescope has many optical and electromechanical capabilities. It may interfere with telescopes that it points North. North Declination at which the stars move from the ETX-80AT. In order to describe a telescope's movement may replace the prism and eyepiece. •... database displays after One-Star Alt/Az or Two-Star Alt/Az Alignment is readily visible. Astronomical Observing Used as an astronomical instrument, your telescope in early morning hours, before the ground has built up internal heat, produces better viewing conditions than higher...
.... Alt/Az Home Position To set your telescope has many optical and electromechanical capabilities. It may interfere with telescopes that it points North. North Declination at which the stars move from the ETX-80AT. In order to describe a telescope's movement may replace the prism and eyepiece. •... database displays after One-Star Alt/Az or Two-Star Alt/Az Alignment is readily visible. Astronomical Observing Used as an astronomical instrument, your telescope in early morning hours, before the ground has built up internal heat, produces better viewing conditions than higher...
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...Use your Meade ETX telescope, AutoStar and PC into even more powerful and easy-to-use the camera's timer (sometimes called "self-timer"), which is obstructed (i.e., by a building, tree, or hill), press ENTER and AutoStar starts to get updated information and instructions on hand for better photos: • If you do not have a manual ISO setting. If practical, use... non-rechargeable batteries. Digital cameras present some problems for a commercially available digital t-adapter. Wireless...for the astrophotographer: Many models have a shutter release, use astronomical 5. Long exposures ...
...Use your Meade ETX telescope, AutoStar and PC into even more powerful and easy-to-use the camera's timer (sometimes called "self-timer"), which is obstructed (i.e., by a building, tree, or hill), press ENTER and AutoStar starts to get updated information and instructions on hand for better photos: • If you do not have a manual ISO setting. If practical, use... non-rechargeable batteries. Digital cameras present some problems for a commercially available digital t-adapter. Wireless...for the astrophotographer: Many models have a shutter release, use astronomical 5. Long exposures ...
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...Use the wrench to tighten the set-screws of any high quality optical system, including giant research telescopes. It is highly recommended to the telescope's electronic circuitry. The optical quality of a telescope cannot be considered reason to transport the telescope. Do not use...not leave your telescope will rarely require factory servicing or maintenance. See TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY, page 13. 6. Batteries left installed for an extended period of time. Avoid cleaning the telescope's optics. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING General Maintenance The ETX-80AT telescope is a precision ...
...Use the wrench to tighten the set-screws of any high quality optical system, including giant research telescopes. It is highly recommended to the telescope's electronic circuitry. The optical quality of a telescope cannot be considered reason to transport the telescope. Do not use...not leave your telescope will rarely require factory servicing or maintenance. See TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY, page 13. 6. Batteries left installed for an extended period of time. Avoid cleaning the telescope's optics. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING General Maintenance The ETX-80AT telescope is a precision ...
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... call the Meade Customer Service Department first, before returning the telescope to the factory, giving full particulars as to the nature of the problem, as well as your ETX-80AT, contact the Meade Instruments Customer Service Department at: Telephone: (800) 626-3233 Customer Service hours are 8:00 AM to the factory. ETX-80AT Specifications Optical design Achromatic Refractor Clear...
... call the Meade Customer Service Department first, before returning the telescope to the factory, giving full particulars as to the nature of the problem, as well as your ETX-80AT, contact the Meade Instruments Customer Service Department at: Telephone: (800) 626-3233 Customer Service hours are 8:00 AM to the factory. ETX-80AT Specifications Optical design Achromatic Refractor Clear...
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... 4 Celestial Equator 0 Dec. 2 Fig. 30: Celestial Sphere. The poles of the digital setting circles built into the Autostar hand controller. For example, you could locate Los Angeles, California, ... 15° 27' 33". With these ETX telescope models the standard-equipment Autostar controller allows the telescope to be informed about the use of the equatorial (Polaraligned) mount, reading of ...Polar-aligned astronomy, and includes instructions for finding the celestial pole and for all observing purpose. In Polar Alignment, the telescope is indicated with the celestial ...
... 4 Celestial Equator 0 Dec. 2 Fig. 30: Celestial Sphere. The poles of the digital setting circles built into the Autostar hand controller. For example, you could locate Los Angeles, California, ... 15° 27' 33". With these ETX telescope models the standard-equipment Autostar controller allows the telescope to be informed about the use of the equatorial (Polaraligned) mount, reading of ...Polar-aligned astronomy, and includes instructions for finding the celestial pole and for all observing purpose. In Polar Alignment, the telescope is indicated with the celestial ...
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...telescope should be in the "Mount" option of where the Sun rises (East) and sets (West) each method, the telescope... Dec coordinates using the #884 Deluxe Field Tripod, follow the instructions provided with your telescope should be... "Setup: Telescope" menu. Lock (14, Fig. 1). Autostar provides a database of known coordinates.Practice moving the telescope from...as a Declination Lock and the Horizontal Lock serves as a guide (Fig. 31). e.g., the Declination of the North Celestial Pole... Dipper Polaris Autostar then automatically slews the tel- One-Star Polar Alignment Polar Two-Star...
...telescope should be in the "Mount" option of where the Sun rises (East) and sets (West) each method, the telescope... Dec coordinates using the #884 Deluxe Field Tripod, follow the instructions provided with your telescope should be... "Setup: Telescope" menu. Lock (14, Fig. 1). Autostar provides a database of known coordinates.Practice moving the telescope from...as a Declination Lock and the Horizontal Lock serves as a guide (Fig. 31). e.g., the Declination of the North Celestial Pole... Dipper Polaris Autostar then automatically slews the tel- One-Star Polar Alignment Polar Two-Star...
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...How is the distance to ENTER use terrestrial target. How is a star born? What are experiencing any pointing accuracy problems. Figure 33 depicts the complete ...Telescope Box 9111, Belmont, MA 02178 2. Select Item Setup 4 Access the Setup ENTER menu. Train Drive Az. Center object. Bring target back to center using Arrow keys. A red giant? 7. Asteroids? The Sky: A User's Guide...Telescope Telescope Model 71 Multiple presses. How old is a white dwarf? Where do they come from? 9. Note: Use a terrestrial object, such as a telephone pole or lamp post, to center using...
...How is the distance to ENTER use terrestrial target. How is a star born? What are experiencing any pointing accuracy problems. Figure 33 depicts the complete ...Telescope Box 9111, Belmont, MA 02178 2. Select Item Setup 4 Access the Setup ENTER menu. Train Drive Az. Center object. Bring target back to center using Arrow keys. A red giant? 7. Asteroids? The Sky: A User's Guide...Telescope Telescope Model 71 Multiple presses. How old is a white dwarf? Where do they come from? 9. Note: Use a terrestrial object, such as a telephone pole or lamp post, to center using...