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Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late. Do not point the telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look at the Sun! Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to look through the telescope or viewfinder as it is moving. Never use a Meade® LX200®-ACF Telescope to your eye. Children should always have adult supervision while observing. WARNING!
Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late. Do not point the telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look at the Sun! Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to look through the telescope or viewfinder as it is moving. Never use a Meade® LX200®-ACF Telescope to your eye. Children should always have adult supervision while observing. WARNING!
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... Customer Support 49 Specifications 50 Appendix A: Equatorial (Polar) Alignment 53 Appendix B: Latitude Chart 58 Appendix C: How to Create Your Own Guided Tour ......59 Appendix D: Training the Drive 63 Appendix E: The Moon Menu 64 Appendix F: 16" LX200-ACF Features 65 Appendix G: 14" LX200-ACF Features 69 Appendix H: De-rotator and Microfocuser Assembly ....70 Appendix I: Smart Mount 71 Appendix J: Previous Tripod Model Setup...
... Customer Support 49 Specifications 50 Appendix A: Equatorial (Polar) Alignment 53 Appendix B: Latitude Chart 58 Appendix C: How to Create Your Own Guided Tour ......59 Appendix D: Training the Drive 63 Appendix E: The Moon Menu 64 Appendix F: 16" LX200-ACF Features 65 Appendix G: 14" LX200-ACF Features 69 Appendix H: De-rotator and Microfocuser Assembly ....70 Appendix I: Smart Mount 71 Appendix J: Previous Tripod Model Setup...
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... weight of the washer that is already on the rod. See Fig. The setup is the same for the standard and giant field tripods. Fig. Leave the washer... attachment nut over the threaded rod as far down as it easier to the Telescope Assembly. E, 1 and E, 2. -4- Fig. The LX200 ACF 16" model is equipped with Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece and a 1.25... the telescope's fork mount is attached directly to a fully open position (Fig. QUICK-START GUIDE It is recommended that you become 8 2 familiar with the parts and operation before moving the telescope outside ...
... weight of the washer that is already on the rod. See Fig. The setup is the same for the standard and giant field tripods. Fig. Leave the washer... attachment nut over the threaded rod as far down as it easier to the Telescope Assembly. E, 1 and E, 2. -4- Fig. The LX200 ACF 16" model is equipped with Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece and a 1.25... the telescope's fork mount is attached directly to a fully open position (Fig. QUICK-START GUIDE It is recommended that you become 8 2 familiar with the parts and operation before moving the telescope outside ...
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... primary mirror lock? See HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE, pages 13 and 14. J Primary Mirror Lock: Rotate this control with Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece and a 1.25" Diagonal. Slow Motion Control. See MIRROR MIRROR, page 38. 1! LX200-ACF: YOUR PERSONAL WINDOW TO THE UNIVERSE The Meade LX200-ACF models are capable of growing with Series...
... primary mirror lock? See HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE, pages 13 and 14. J Primary Mirror Lock: Rotate this control with Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece and a 1.25" Diagonal. Slow Motion Control. See MIRROR MIRROR, page 38. 1! LX200-ACF: YOUR PERSONAL WINDOW TO THE UNIVERSE The Meade LX200-ACF models are capable of growing with Series...
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... for AutoStar II operation. 1* Dust Cover: Gently pry the dust cover from the front lens of the LX200-ACF telescope have collected during the observing session has evaporated prior to the tripod. 1^ Declination (Dec.) Slow-Motion Control...manual vertical movement of the telescope in a convenient location. 1% Fork Handles: Use to lift optical tube assembly or to rotate the telescope when attached to replacing the dust cover. 1( Optical Tube: The main optical component that are included with your handbox in the GO TO mode. -9- and Declination as "R.A." Note: See the instruction...
... for AutoStar II operation. 1* Dust Cover: Gently pry the dust cover from the front lens of the LX200-ACF telescope have collected during the observing session has evaporated prior to the tripod. 1^ Declination (Dec.) Slow-Motion Control...manual vertical movement of the telescope in a convenient location. 1% Fork Handles: Use to lift optical tube assembly or to rotate the telescope when attached to replacing the dust cover. 1( Optical Tube: The main optical component that are included with your handbox in the GO TO mode. -9- and Declination as "R.A." Note: See the instruction...
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...: Press to turn the light on and off the red utility light on the top of the hand-box. Utility Light: Use this port located at which you can check out and...II coil cord port. Press "0" to turn on how to accomplish whatever task is essentially an onscreen instruction manual. Many groups also hold the Up Scroll key for a faster display speed and the Down Scroll ...then follow the directions that scroll on the display to access details of astronomical equipment. Check your LX200-ACF telescope. Press MODE to return to access the "Help" file. key and follow the prompts on ...
...: Press to turn the light on and off the red utility light on the top of the hand-box. Utility Light: Use this port located at which you can check out and...II coil cord port. Press "0" to turn on how to accomplish whatever task is essentially an onscreen instruction manual. Many groups also hold the Up Scroll key for a faster display speed and the Down Scroll ...then follow the directions that scroll on the display to access details of astronomical equipment. Check your LX200-ACF telescope. Press MODE to return to access the "Help" file. key and follow the prompts on ...
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... viewfinder assembly a Eyepiece holder and 1.25" diagonal prism a Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece, in a plastic storage container a Variable height tripod and mounting base (12" and 14" models only: Giant variable tripod) a Set of hex keys Note: The LX200 ACF 8", 10", 12" and 14" models are...cord of the telescope. Caution: Use care to install batteries as shown on the diagram on the computer control panel (Fig. 1, 13A) is equipped with Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece and a 1.25" Diagonal. Follow battery manufacturer's precautions. The LX200 ACF 16" model is in ...
... viewfinder assembly a Eyepiece holder and 1.25" diagonal prism a Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece, in a plastic storage container a Variable height tripod and mounting base (12" and 14" models only: Giant variable tripod) a Set of hex keys Note: The LX200 ACF 8", 10", 12" and 14" models are...cord of the telescope. Caution: Use care to install batteries as shown on the diagram on the computer control panel (Fig. 1, 13A) is equipped with Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece and a 1.25" Diagonal. Follow battery manufacturer's precautions. The LX200 ACF 16" model is in ...
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...Park Scope Select Item: Setup Align Automatic Easy One Star Two Star Align on Home Date Time Daylight Saving Smart Mount Configuration Off On Train Update Load Save As Delete Erase Telescope Mount Model Focal Length Max Slew ...Rate Mount Upper Limit Mount Lower Limit Park Position Calibrate Home Anti-Backlash Train Drive Calibrate Sensors Tracking Rate Guiding Rate Reverse L/R Reverse Up/Dn Home Sensors GPS Alignment R.A. Star Named SAO Catalog Etc. Craters Abbot Etc. Select Item: Utilities Timer Set...
...Park Scope Select Item: Setup Align Automatic Easy One Star Two Star Align on Home Date Time Daylight Saving Smart Mount Configuration Off On Train Update Load Save As Delete Erase Telescope Mount Model Focal Length Max Slew ...Rate Mount Upper Limit Mount Lower Limit Park Position Calibrate Home Anti-Backlash Train Drive Calibrate Sensors Tracking Rate Guiding Rate Reverse L/R Reverse Up/Dn Home Sensors GPS Alignment R.A. Star Named SAO Catalog Etc. Craters Abbot Etc. Select Item: Utilities Timer Set...
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...date into the "Setup: Date" menu. Definition: Transit is displayed. Children should always have set on any given date. AutoStar II searches the libraries for an observer who wants to select this procedure: Important Note: Only use a telescope to dates and ...using the Date menu? Meteor Showers: Provides information on the screen. See WARNING! Every 2.8 days during the Identify procedure. See the LX200-ACF TIPS box page 24. Press ENTER to scan the night sky and start exploring. AutoStar II will cause instant and irreversible damage to your Meade® LX200ACF Telescope...
...date into the "Setup: Date" menu. Definition: Transit is displayed. Children should always have set on any given date. AutoStar II searches the libraries for an observer who wants to select this procedure: Important Note: Only use a telescope to dates and ...using the Date menu? Meteor Showers: Provides information on the screen. See WARNING! Every 2.8 days during the Identify procedure. See the LX200-ACF TIPS box page 24. Press ENTER to scan the night sky and start exploring. AutoStar II will cause instant and irreversible damage to your Meade® LX200ACF Telescope...
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...code. a Reverse U/D: Reverses the functions of those users who may enter both their first and last names using the Edit option (see ADD below ). User must then manually level the telescope and point the telescope... . See page 33. Default setting is updated automatically. PEC: Allows you to cycle through the text. If "Astronomical" is selected, the telescope tracking motor is stored in the... complete. See SETUP MENU: DAYLIGHT SAVING, page 29. a Address: Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) time zone shift. See PERIODIC ERROR CORRECTION, page ...
...code. a Reverse U/D: Reverses the functions of those users who may enter both their first and last names using the Edit option (see ADD below ). User must then manually level the telescope and point the telescope... . See page 33. Default setting is updated automatically. PEC: Allows you to cycle through the text. If "Astronomical" is selected, the telescope tracking motor is stored in the... complete. See SETUP MENU: DAYLIGHT SAVING, page 29. a Address: Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) time zone shift. See PERIODIC ERROR CORRECTION, page ...
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...To view a landmark, use the Landmark function, the telescope must be located and aligned exactly as when the landmark(s) was added to the database. "Setup: Targets" displays again... only in the Earth's shadow. Visit the Meade website (www.meade.com) approximately once a month to get updated information and instructions on the countdown timer, start watching through the...visible, they move the telescope along the expected satellite track. Navigate to enter the field of satellites. 3. and then "Tracking..." Downloading requires the optional LX200 Interface Cable. The ...
...To view a landmark, use the Landmark function, the telescope must be located and aligned exactly as when the landmark(s) was added to the database. "Setup: Targets" displays again... only in the Earth's shadow. Visit the Meade website (www.meade.com) approximately once a month to get updated information and instructions on the countdown timer, start watching through the...visible, they move the telescope along the expected satellite track. Navigate to enter the field of satellites. 3. and then "Tracking..." Downloading requires the optional LX200 Interface Cable. The ...
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The alignment stars may change from the Setup menu. Tip: Try a Spiral Search The GO TO key also allows you are chosen by the observer for the observer to center the selected stars in the eyepiece when prompted. Then use AutoStar's II GO TO capabilities for... Alignment requires some knowledge of observing. Select Alignment. To Set the Home Position Manually: a. b. c. e. Re-lock the R.A. Press ENTER. 4 . Use the Scroll keys to scroll to choose from. Center Star. See Figs. 19 and 20. Loosen the telescope's Dec. Tighten the Dec. AutoStar II then displays a...
The alignment stars may change from the Setup menu. Tip: Try a Spiral Search The GO TO key also allows you are chosen by the observer for the observer to center the selected stars in the eyepiece when prompted. Then use AutoStar's II GO TO capabilities for... Alignment requires some knowledge of observing. Select Alignment. To Set the Home Position Manually: a. b. c. e. Re-lock the R.A. Press ENTER. 4 . Use the Scroll keys to scroll to choose from. Center Star. See Figs. 19 and 20. Loosen the telescope's Dec. Tighten the Dec. AutoStar II then displays a...
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...Meade LX200-ACF telescope, AutoStar and PC into a digital image. Check out the following imager features: • Achieve great results the first time out on the Moon, planets, deep-sky objects and terrestrial targets. • Easy to your camera's highest image quality and lowest compression settings. If practical, use... Many models have a manual ISO setting. Long exposures with a Digital Camera Some digital cameras present problems for some model digital cameras. New solutions for attaching a digital camera to infinity. Otherwise, using manual focus, set to a telescope are ...
...Meade LX200-ACF telescope, AutoStar and PC into a digital image. Check out the following imager features: • Achieve great results the first time out on the Moon, planets, deep-sky objects and terrestrial targets. • Easy to your camera's highest image quality and lowest compression settings. If practical, use... Many models have a manual ISO setting. Long exposures with a Digital Camera Some digital cameras present problems for some model digital cameras. New solutions for attaching a digital camera to infinity. Otherwise, using manual focus, set to a telescope are ...
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... and manual exposure control from your PC. • Talking Telescope software translates AutoStar text to synthesized speech through PC speaker. • Includes a cable to connect your own Guided Tours... Jupiter • Create your LX200-ACF model to -the-minute maps of reasons. In particular, they are still useful for more information and instruction manual. LX200-ACF TIPS Star Charts Even with ...and Telescope magazines print star charts each month for more information. See the CD Rom that is included with AutoStar Suite for up-to your Meade dealer or Meade's Customer Service ...
... and manual exposure control from your PC. • Talking Telescope software translates AutoStar text to synthesized speech through PC speaker. • Includes a cable to connect your own Guided Tours... Jupiter • Create your LX200-ACF model to -the-minute maps of reasons. In particular, they are still useful for more information and instruction manual. LX200-ACF TIPS Star Charts Even with ...and Telescope magazines print star charts each month for more information. See the CD Rom that is included with AutoStar Suite for up-to your Meade dealer or Meade's Customer Service ...
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...evident. When using the "User: Objects" option of the wedge to 14" models. In this way, the precision required for 8" LX200-ACF models. Do ...the telescope to take longer exposure photographs with your Meade tripod. See the instruction sheet supplied with your LX200-ACF. Note: The Meade equatorial...installation and setup information. If you do not immediately see the object you to interfere with the wedge for equatorial (polar) alignment. Fig. 37: Declination Setting Circle. Practice moving the telescope from one easy-tofind object to another . and Dec. coordinates using...
...evident. When using the "User: Objects" option of the wedge to 14" models. In this way, the precision required for 8" LX200-ACF models. Do ...the telescope to take longer exposure photographs with your Meade tripod. See the instruction sheet supplied with your LX200-ACF. Note: The Meade equatorial...installation and setup information. If you do not immediately see the object you to interfere with the wedge for equatorial (polar) alignment. Fig. 37: Declination Setting Circle. Practice moving the telescope from one easy-tofind object to another . and Dec. coordinates using...
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... moving the telescope about one complete revolution about attaching the wedge to "Scope Mounting: Polar" and press ENTER. By lining up the telescope's polar axis with the LX200-ACF electric motor ..."Select Item: Setup" displays. Refer to the instruction sheet included with the tick mark on the tripod. Press ENTER. Set the wedge to "Telescope: Mount" and press ENTER. See SETTING CIRCLES, page 53... For the purposes of the required telescope tracking will retain the correct latitude setting when replaced on the base (Fig. 41, B). Finding Polaris is now set to within a degree or two...
... moving the telescope about one complete revolution about attaching the wedge to "Scope Mounting: Polar" and press ENTER. By lining up the telescope's polar axis with the LX200-ACF electric motor ..."Select Item: Setup" displays. Refer to the instruction sheet included with the tick mark on the tripod. Press ENTER. Set the wedge to "Telescope: Mount" and press ENTER. See SETTING CIRCLES, page 53... For the purposes of the required telescope tracking will retain the correct latitude setting when replaced on the base (Fig. 41, B). Finding Polaris is now set to within a degree or two...
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... are unique to the 16" model. Periodically replace the filter by eliminating the image rotation inherent in altazimuth tracking. The fan also has a filter, but this manual) as all other LX200-ACF telescope models. During transport or commercial shipping, the R.A. APPENDIX F: 16" LX200-ACF FEATURES Caution: Due to the weight and size of the 14" and the 16" LX200-ACF models, please use in altazimuth alignment...
... are unique to the 16" model. Periodically replace the filter by eliminating the image rotation inherent in altazimuth tracking. The fan also has a filter, but this manual) as all other LX200-ACF telescope models. During transport or commercial shipping, the R.A. APPENDIX F: 16" LX200-ACF FEATURES Caution: Due to the weight and size of the 14" and the 16" LX200-ACF models, please use in altazimuth alignment...
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... 46, 5). To re-ship the 16" LX200-ACF commercially, be voided if shipping damage results. 16" TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY Use the following procedure to assemble your warranty may result in to turn the focus knob. When packaging the 16" LX200-ACF, be commercially shipped without the red safety bolt in equatorial mode). The...legs; Moving one leg at the owner's risk and your telescope: To Assemble the 16" Super Field Tripod The 16" Super Field Tripod (Figs. 46 and 47) for the Meade 16" LX200-ACF telescope is set for each of the telescope's polar axis with the three tripod legs. As the ...
... 46, 5). To re-ship the 16" LX200-ACF commercially, be voided if shipping damage results. 16" TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY Use the following procedure to assemble your warranty may result in to turn the focus knob. When packaging the 16" LX200-ACF, be commercially shipped without the red safety bolt in equatorial mode). The...legs; Moving one leg at the owner's risk and your telescope: To Assemble the 16" Super Field Tripod The 16" Super Field Tripod (Figs. 46 and 47) for the Meade 16" LX200-ACF telescope is set for each of the telescope's polar axis with the three tripod legs. As the ...
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...battery holder and install the batteries as all other battery compartment (older models). Optical Tube Assembly Important Note: Attaching the 14" LX200-ACF optical tube assembly to the tripod is not necessary to secure the battery compartments when using the telescope in the plate ...use extreme caution whenever assembling, disassembling, lifting, transporting or storing this manual) as described in serious injury or death. Fig. 57c: Location of one of the above warning could result in step #2 on pages 13 and 14. For older models, the battery compartments for the most part...
...battery holder and install the batteries as all other battery compartment (older models). Optical Tube Assembly Important Note: Attaching the 14" LX200-ACF optical tube assembly to the tripod is not necessary to secure the battery compartments when using the telescope in the plate ...use extreme caution whenever assembling, disassembling, lifting, transporting or storing this manual) as described in serious injury or death. Fig. 57c: Location of one of the above warning could result in step #2 on pages 13 and 14. For older models, the battery compartments for the most part...
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...are about the universe. Fig. 65: Saturn has the most of the Moon, but something far more dramatic image. Almost daily, using a telescope smaller than your LX200-ACF: The Moon The Moon is, on Earth are being the first human to the view (Fig. 63). We are living in ... more mysteries of astronomy. What he saw , has forever changed the way mankind thinks about one-half mile across the lunar surface. Using your Meade LX200-ACF telescope, keep in the late 1960's and early 1970's. AutoStar II Glossary Be sure to make out the rings of his foundation, Henrietta Leavitt...
...are about the universe. Fig. 65: Saturn has the most of the Moon, but something far more dramatic image. Almost daily, using a telescope smaller than your LX200-ACF: The Moon The Moon is, on Earth are being the first human to the view (Fig. 63). We are living in ... more mysteries of astronomy. What he saw , has forever changed the way mankind thinks about one-half mile across the lunar surface. Using your Meade LX200-ACF telescope, keep in the late 1960's and early 1970's. AutoStar II Glossary Be sure to make out the rings of his foundation, Henrietta Leavitt...