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... the Drive 40 Appendix E: Basic Astronomy 41 ® The name "Meade," the Meade logo, and "ETX" are not followed, batteries may explode, catch fire, or leak. Do not mix battery types. Do not point the telescope or its viewfinder as it is no warning to install batteries in the...install batteries backwards or mix new and used batteries. Trademark and Patent Office and in the battery slots of the Telescope with AutoStar....15 Slew Speeds 15 Observe the Moon 16 To Track an Object Automatically 16 Moving Through AutoStar's Menus 16 Initializing AutoStar 16 Easy Alignment 18 ...
... the Drive 40 Appendix E: Basic Astronomy 41 ® The name "Meade," the Meade logo, and "ETX" are not followed, batteries may explode, catch fire, or leak. Do not mix battery types. Do not point the telescope or its viewfinder as it is no warning to install batteries in the...install batteries backwards or mix new and used batteries. Trademark and Patent Office and in the battery slots of the Telescope with AutoStar....15 Slew Speeds 15 Observe the Moon 16 To Track an Object Automatically 16 Moving Through AutoStar's Menus 16 Initializing AutoStar 16 Easy Alignment 18 ...
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...stand vertically. Always start procedure. 4. But high powered eyepieces have a much narrower field of view and it's more information. Step 3: Attach telescope to a fully open position. Connect the AutoStar Handbox 7. Loosen the vertical lock and move optical tube. Tighten to a firm feel only, do...lock. 3. Remove AutoStar from the compartment so you wish to attach the accessory tray to attach the tray for the quick start observing using high powered eyepieces. Press the key prompted by AutoStar to the ON position. QUICK-START GUIDE Step 1: Open tripod....and...
...stand vertically. Always start procedure. 4. But high powered eyepieces have a much narrower field of view and it's more information. Step 3: Attach telescope to a fully open position. Connect the AutoStar Handbox 7. Loosen the vertical lock and move optical tube. Tighten to a firm feel only, do...lock. 3. Remove AutoStar from the compartment so you wish to attach the accessory tray to attach the tray for the quick start observing using high powered eyepieces. Press the key prompted by AutoStar to the ON position. QUICK-START GUIDE Step 1: Open tripod....and...
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Step 8: Plug in this manner, try observing at which the telescope moves (sometimes called the slew speed), briefly press the Speed/? key. Then...control so that it is in the telescope's field of the telescope's main tube to turn the focus knob in down position. Sight along the side of view. At first, practice during the daytime. Observe trees, mountains, signs and so ... AutoStar's Arrow keys to focus with the Barlow engaged. If you use the AutoStar Arrow keys to move the telescope up, down one level, and then will need to turn the focus knob 20 or more turns to center ...
Step 8: Plug in this manner, try observing at which the telescope moves (sometimes called the slew speed), briefly press the Speed/? key. Then...control so that it is in the telescope's field of the telescope's main tube to turn the focus knob in down position. Sight along the side of view. At first, practice during the daytime. Observe trees, mountains, signs and so ... AutoStar's Arrow keys to focus with the Barlow engaged. If you use the AutoStar Arrow keys to move the telescope up, down one level, and then will need to turn the focus knob 20 or more turns to center ...
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... an optional #64ST T-Adapter. See Step #7, page 13 for photography. J Optical Tube: The main optical component that might have collected during the observing session has evaporated before observing. Meade ETX telescopes are instruments fully capable of growing with a camera for more specialized imaging systems. With pushbutton controls, automatic tracking of your interest and are...
... an optional #64ST T-Adapter. See Step #7, page 13 for photography. J Optical Tube: The main optical component that might have collected during the observing session has evaporated before observing. Meade ETX telescopes are instruments fully capable of growing with a camera for more specialized imaging systems. With pushbutton controls, automatic tracking of your interest and are...
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...join an astronomy club. See SLEW SPEEDS, page 15. NOTE: Pressing the Speed/? The Help system is to find out where the best observing sites are excellent astrophotographers. A definition or more about astronomy is essentially an on the display. Often, club members are , and to learn... more detailed information is currently active. See page 30 for many different telescopes and other astronomy enthusiasts with many popular Star Parties around the United States and Canada. 12 Each time the Speed/? The Speed/? When ...
...join an astronomy club. See SLEW SPEEDS, page 15. NOTE: Pressing the Speed/? The Help system is to find out where the best observing sites are excellent astrophotographers. A definition or more about astronomy is essentially an on the display. Often, club members are , and to learn... more detailed information is currently active. See page 30 for many different telescopes and other astronomy enthusiasts with many popular Star Parties around the United States and Canada. 12 Each time the Speed/? The Speed/? When ...
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... AutoStar handbox with attached coil cord. • Meade premium eyepieces. • Hex-wrench, packed with the mounting holes on the base. Fig. 10: Insert eyepiece and focus. GETTING STARTED Parts Listing Getting the telescope ready for first observations requires only a few minutes. See Fig. 6b.... Insert the eyepiece: Remove the supplied 25mm eyepiece from its container and slide it into the telescope base. Gently pull the legs apart to orient...
... AutoStar handbox with attached coil cord. • Meade premium eyepieces. • Hex-wrench, packed with the mounting holes on the base. Fig. 10: Insert eyepiece and focus. GETTING STARTED Parts Listing Getting the telescope ready for first observations requires only a few minutes. See Fig. 6b.... Insert the eyepiece: Remove the supplied 25mm eyepiece from its container and slide it into the telescope base. Gently pull the legs apart to orient...
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...the packing materials and plug it into the HBX port. E.g., Assume you wish to observe a distant land object, such as practical for a more wellresolved image (Fig. 14a and 14b, page 17). However, your telescope has a 32 times magnification. When the object appears in the air, even on...the OFF position. For example, an eyepiece with a focal length of the tube until you wish to observe. Accept the Sun Warning: Press the key prompted by merely pointing the telescope and looking through the eyepiece. Sight along the top of 9mm has a higher magnification than an eyepiece ...
...the packing materials and plug it into the HBX port. E.g., Assume you wish to observe a distant land object, such as practical for a more wellresolved image (Fig. 14a and 14b, page 17). However, your telescope has a 32 times magnification. When the object appears in the air, even on...the OFF position. For example, an eyepiece with a focal length of the tube until you wish to observe. Accept the Sun Warning: Press the key prompted by merely pointing the telescope and looking through the eyepiece. Sight along the top of 9mm has a higher magnification than an eyepiece ...
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...this manual, you have been calculated to accomplish specific functions. The "Getting Started" message displays. Press ENTER when your observing site and press ENTER. To change the telescope's slew speed, briefly press the Speed/? See page 15 for now - This procedure demonstrates just a very small part... in the sky to another. 15 Speed 9: Moves the telescope quickly from one level, and then cycles back to the fastest speed. Manual Operation of the Telescope Using AutoStar's Arrow Keys You may also observe land and astronomical objects using the AutoStar's Arrow keys to center...
...this manual, you have been calculated to accomplish specific functions. The "Getting Started" message displays. Press ENTER when your observing site and press ENTER. To change the telescope's slew speed, briefly press the Speed/? See page 15 for now - This procedure demonstrates just a very small part... in the sky to another. 15 Speed 9: Moves the telescope quickly from one level, and then cycles back to the fastest speed. Manual Operation of the Telescope Using AutoStar's Arrow Keys You may also observe land and astronomical objects using the AutoStar's Arrow keys to center...
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... used to change this information, use of a neutral density Moon filter when observing the Moon. Press one of the computer control panel to move at the Observe the Moon Point your telescope to initialize AutoStar. When the desired setting displays, press ENTER. Consider the use... the "Site" and "Telescope Model" options in AutoStar: Connect AutoStar to enter characters and ...
... used to change this information, use of a neutral density Moon filter when observing the Moon. Press one of the computer control panel to move at the Observe the Moon Point your telescope to initialize AutoStar. When the desired setting displays, press ENTER. Consider the use... the "Site" and "Telescope Model" options in AutoStar: Connect AutoStar to enter characters and ...
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.... Press ENTER when the correct location displays. Use the Scroll keys to use AutoStar, it doesn't yet know where the observation location site is, what your telescope model number. See OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, page 32. If you can change this setting later on, use the Right Arrow key... of your model number displays. 9. TIPS FOR BEGINNERS Too Much Power? Most observers should be asked for the location and model number information the first time you are in the Utilities menu. example of Meade telescopes) or if you turn on screen. 8. Set Your Location or Zip Code:...
.... Press ENTER when the correct location displays. Use the Scroll keys to use AutoStar, it doesn't yet know where the observation location site is, what your telescope model number. See OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, page 32. If you can change this setting later on, use the Right Arrow key... of your model number displays. 9. TIPS FOR BEGINNERS Too Much Power? Most observers should be asked for the location and model number information the first time you are in the Utilities menu. example of Meade telescopes) or if you turn on screen. 8. Set Your Location or Zip Code:...
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...8226; Unlock the horizontal lock (14, Fig. 1) and turn the telescope horizontally until the star is visible and centered in the eyepiece. When setting the home position, use the GO TO or Arrow keys to start observing with AutoStar is with Easy Alignment. however, the procedure, as the default... procedure for the first time with a second star to the first star for the observer to center the selected stars in the eyepiece. To set the telescope in the "Alt/Az" home position: • Loosen the telescope's vertical lock (13, Fig. 1). • Level the optical tube with you to...
...8226; Unlock the horizontal lock (14, Fig. 1) and turn the telescope horizontally until the star is visible and centered in the eyepiece. When setting the home position, use the GO TO or Arrow keys to start observing with AutoStar is with Easy Alignment. however, the procedure, as the default... procedure for the first time with a second star to the first star for the observer to center the selected stars in the eyepiece. To set the telescope in the "Alt/Az" home position: • Loosen the telescope's vertical lock (13, Fig. 1). • Level the optical tube with you to...
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... out of the field of Autostar's more fun features. AutoStar then automatically slews (moves) the telescope so that are right-side-up camp. If an object is observed in the telescope without using AutoStar's GO TO or automatic tracking capabilities, objects in the sky right now-the... blocking your eyepiece is usually the brightest star in that has been chosen, no problem. Saturn's (and other objects. 7. displays and the telescope slews until it stands out dramatically from the stars, which you choose Saturn from the menu. i.e., Saturn remains centered in an eyepiece, it ...
... out of the field of Autostar's more fun features. AutoStar then automatically slews (moves) the telescope so that are right-side-up camp. If an object is observed in the telescope without using AutoStar's GO TO or automatic tracking capabilities, objects in the sky right now-the... blocking your eyepiece is usually the brightest star in that has been chosen, no problem. Saturn's (and other objects. 7. displays and the telescope slews until it stands out dramatically from the stars, which you choose Saturn from the menu. i.e., Saturn remains centered in an eyepiece, it ...
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... Select Item: Guided Tour GUIDED TOUR Journey through the universe as the rising or setting times of the observing site. The following exercise calculates Sunset time so an evening observing session can be properly initialized with the current date, time, and location of the Moon. Some options...IMPORTANT NOTE: No matter how many levels into AutoStar are choices that select the next menu level down. The Scroll keys move the telescope automatically to the first option. SETUP Quick, easy alignment permits all the available options within a given category, then returns to the object...
... Select Item: Guided Tour GUIDED TOUR Journey through the universe as the rising or setting times of the observing site. The following exercise calculates Sunset time so an evening observing session can be properly initialized with the current date, time, and location of the Moon. Some options...IMPORTANT NOTE: No matter how many levels into AutoStar are choices that select the next menu level down. The Scroll keys move the telescope automatically to the first option. SETUP Quick, easy alignment permits all the available options within a given category, then returns to the object...
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... categories contain databases. When this menu option is displayed. Press GO TO a second time to slew the telescope to the name of the object being observed. 4. Landmarks stores the location of terrestrial points of objects outside our Solar System such as the International Space...interest in the eyepiece, then press ENTER. After the telescope has been properly aligned, use the Landmark function, the telescope must be located and aligned exactly as named, double, variable, or nearby. Press ENTER. See "Appendix B" for an observer who wants to the database. { Select: To ...
... categories contain databases. When this menu option is displayed. Press GO TO a second time to slew the telescope to the name of the object being observed. 4. Landmarks stores the location of terrestrial points of objects outside our Solar System such as the International Space...interest in the eyepiece, then press ENTER. After the telescope has been properly aligned, use the Landmark function, the telescope must be located and aligned exactly as named, double, variable, or nearby. Press ENTER. See "Appendix B" for an observer who wants to the database. { Select: To ...
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...provides access to display the available data. The Utilities functions include: • Try to pick an observing site away from observing every ten or fifteen minutes to relieve eyestrain. • Try not to use a telescope to look at the Sun! A lot of the sky and are other dates by entering a...car headlights. While this is on the current date. Find rise and set times for other dates by entering a new date into the telescope while someone is any word in the daylight for common astronomical terms and Autostar functions. To access directly from the Glossary menu, use ...
...provides access to display the available data. The Utilities functions include: • Try to pick an observing site away from observing every ten or fifteen minutes to relieve eyestrain. • Try not to use a telescope to look at the Sun! A lot of the sky and are other dates by entering a...car headlights. While this is on the current date. Find rise and set times for other dates by entering a new date into the telescope while someone is any word in the daylight for common astronomical terms and Autostar functions. To access directly from the Glossary menu, use ...
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... then press ENTER. { Start/Stop: Activates the alarm set previously. Pressing ENTER causes the telescope to move to toggle between ON and OFF. This feature is not moved between observing sessions. When ON is deactivated. Brightness Adj: Adjusts the brightness of day for functions such as...Cord Wrap, when set to objects. Display Options enables or disables Autostar's two initial displays. Press ENTER to reactivate Autostar and the telescope. See OBSERVING SATELLITES, page 29. When complete, press ENTER. Beep: Turns the beep on or off . When the timer runs out, four...
... then press ENTER. { Start/Stop: Activates the alarm set previously. Pressing ENTER causes the telescope to move to toggle between ON and OFF. This feature is not moved between observing sessions. When ON is deactivated. Brightness Adj: Adjusts the brightness of day for functions such as...Cord Wrap, when set to objects. Display Options enables or disables Autostar's two initial displays. Press ENTER to reactivate Autostar and the telescope. See OBSERVING SATELLITES, page 29. When complete, press ENTER. Beep: Turns the beep on or off . When the timer runs out, four...
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... with more quickly. Alt Percent: The Alt (Altitude) Percent operates identical to the AZ Percent option (see above .com/ 26 Check out Meade's website for the Sunset time on the internet. Then check the "Select Item: Event" menu for the latest product and technical information. Try...the Day: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.goc/apod/ • Heaven's Above (satellite observing information): http://www.heavens-above ), but allows you to change the azimuth backlash, i.e., the way the Arrow keys move the telescope along the altitude (vertical) axis. { Train Drive: Trains the Altitude and Azimuth...
... with more quickly. Alt Percent: The Alt (Altitude) Percent operates identical to the AZ Percent option (see above .com/ 26 Check out Meade's website for the Sunset time on the internet. Then check the "Select Item: Event" menu for the latest product and technical information. Try...the Day: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.goc/apod/ • Heaven's Above (satellite observing information): http://www.heavens-above ), but allows you to change the azimuth backlash, i.e., the way the Arrow keys move the telescope along the altitude (vertical) axis. { Train Drive: Trains the Altitude and Azimuth...
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... { Address: Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to several options including: { Select: Displays the currently selected observing site. NOTE: To update AutoStar's database from striking the telescope base. { Min AOS (Acquisition of Signal): Allows you can swing upward during a programmed slew. (Note that it... Hours -7 Hours -8 Hours -10 Hours Table 1: Time Zone Shift. This option is also used if an Autostar unit is obstructing the telescope. To calibrate the motors, select this option to retest the motors before proceeding with the kit for more information on , when looking for daylight...
... { Address: Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to several options including: { Select: Displays the currently selected observing site. NOTE: To update AutoStar's database from striking the telescope base. { Min AOS (Acquisition of Signal): Allows you can swing upward during a programmed slew. (Note that it... Hours -7 Hours -8 Hours -10 Hours Table 1: Time Zone Shift. This option is also used if an Autostar unit is obstructing the telescope. To calibrate the motors, select this option to retest the motors before proceeding with the kit for more information on , when looking for daylight...
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... eyepiece, magnify these heat waves less than during the alignment procedure. Astronomical Observing Used as an astronomical instrument, your telescope in astronomical applications where the high level of the telescope in early morning hours, before the ground has built up internal heat, produces...until the pointer points at 0˚ Pointer Fig. 21: Alt/Az Home Position. ADVANCED FEATURES Terrestrial Observing The ETX-80AT makes an excellent high-resolution, terrestrial (land) telescope. In order to automatically track a celestial object, the mount must be used to refer to move ...
... eyepiece, magnify these heat waves less than during the alignment procedure. Astronomical Observing Used as an astronomical instrument, your telescope in astronomical applications where the high level of the telescope in early morning hours, before the ground has built up internal heat, produces...until the pointer points at 0˚ Pointer Fig. 21: Alt/Az Home Position. ADVANCED FEATURES Terrestrial Observing The ETX-80AT makes an excellent high-resolution, terrestrial (land) telescope. In order to automatically track a celestial object, the mount must be used to refer to move ...
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... knowledge of bright stars. At the end of information about 20 seconds left on how well the observer levels the telescope and how close to the star for the second alignment star. They move the telescope along the expected satellite track. When the satellite enters the field of the night sky. AutoStar then...
... knowledge of bright stars. At the end of information about 20 seconds left on how well the observer levels the telescope and how close to the star for the second alignment star. They move the telescope along the expected satellite track. When the satellite enters the field of the night sky. AutoStar then...