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Instruction Manual - Page 2
...near the Sun. Patent: US 6,392,799 and other Patents Pending © 2014 Meade Instruments Corp.
2 WARNING! Patent and Trademark Office and in principal countries ...! Protected by U.S. Children should always have adult supervision while observing.
® The name "Meade" and the Meade logo are trademarks registered with the U.S. Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and...
Instruction Manual - Page 3
... the Telescope Manually 12 Observe the Moon 13 Tracking Objects 13 Locating the Celestial Pole 14 General Maintenance 15 Inspecting the Optics 15 Collimating the Newtonian Reflector 16 Optional Accessories 18 Appendix A: Celestial Coordinates 19 Appendix B: Setting Circles 20 Appendix C: Latitude Chart 21 Appendix D: Basic Astronomy 22 Meade Customer Service 24 Meade Warranty 24...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... Counterweight 12 Counterweight Locking Knob
Figure 1: LX70 Key Features
RA Axis
RA & DEC Axes
13 Counterweight Shaft Locking Nut 14 DEC Setting Circle 15 RA Setting Circle (not shown) 16 RA Setting Circle Locking Knob 17 RA Clutch Locking Knob (see inset)
4 motor not included) 24 OTA Dovetail Lock Knobs(see inset) 18...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
...1. If necessary, back off the
scope, read the entire instructions carefully. Now adjust
the individual tripod legs by loosening the ...the included parts.
Refer to FIG. 1 - 4 for the protrusion to fit be assembled during daylight
hours and setup in an... Spreader Lock Knob and washer
The Meade LX70 series models are instruments Figure 5: Installing the
fully capable of growing with ...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
...driver, secure the slow motion control cable onto the shaft until it is set up the telescope assembly so that the tripod leg below the declination setting circle (Fig. 1, #14). Set the latitude: Setting...: North tripod leg Figure 15: Remove the safety nut
Figure 16: Install the counterweight
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Figure 10: Set the latitude
Figure 9: Attach the counter- weight shaft
below the counterweight ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
...replace it , during installation. While firmly holding the optical tube with both hands, slide the cradle assembly onto the cradle mounting slot at the top of the counterweight 11.
Set
the dust cap aside in place. ing the hole. Replace...Figure 19: Installing the viewfinder o-ring
Figure 18: Viewfinder parts
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Figure 21...firm feel . Newtonian Reflector Models only (Fig 3):
After ...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
Balancing the Telescope
Note: Some models require an extension tube (if included) be balanced. Insert the supplied 26mm eyepiece(Fig. 2, #31) into the holder tightening the thumbscrews to a firm feel only. axis(see Fig 1 inset). Set the dust cap aside in a safe place and replace it when you will also unlock the Declination or...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
... magnifications possible with the LX70 telescopes. ditions cannot reasonably support.
A level tripod allows better weight distribution and easier ...
The most common mistake of the 8" reflector model is therefore 38X (approximately). Most observers will ...wish to "overpower" a telescope by Moving the
Telescope Manually
After the telescope is not intuitive. See OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
... View
Figure 30: RA Polar Axis toward True North (Polaris)
Top View
Figure 31: RA Polar Axis toward where the Sun set. In the southern Hemisphere, you locate the pole. The closest bright star to reference star patterns since the southern celestial pole has... the Celestial Pole
In the northern Hemisphere, find the North Star (Polaris) by using the Big Dipper as a guide (See figure below).
Instruction Manual - Page 15
...strokes. You may also add 1 drop of biodegradable dishwashing soap per pint of 3 parts distilled water to 1 part isopropyl alcohol. If the LX70 is packed away.
Organic materials (e.g., fingerprints) on ..., dust on the telescope surfaces will rarely, if ever, require factory servicing. Rather, simply allow the telescope to the optics.
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2
Figure 33: Correct (1) and incorrect (2) ...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
...duty metal construction, with threaded battery compartment. (3 "AAA" batteries required.)
Meade Series 4000 Eyepiece and Filter Set: Complete set .
#140 2x Barlow Lens: A 3-element design, doubles each eyepiece ... popular accessories. Meade Series 4000 Nebular Filters utilize the very latest in coating technology, and are very useful for the LX70 Series telescope models. Collimation is designed...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
...to how Earth's time zones are indicated with
a plus (+) sign (e.g., the Dec. Using setting circles
The celestial map also contains two poles and requires a developed technique. Thus, Practice moving... of cosmic Greenwich meridian. These lines are known as 0° 0' 0."APPENDIX B: Setting Circles
gitude are indicated with a minus (-)
Earth upon which all stars appear to have...
Instruction Manual - Page 20
... mark. If the procedure has been followed carefully, the bright star should now be of the sky in the center of view than
turn the R.A. setting circle to locate ob- viewfinder may be in which you are seeking, try searching the adjacent sky
the telescope at the bright star. If you...
Instruction Manual - Page 24
... issued by telephone, avoiding return of the product is required, you will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by Meade to be defective, provided the defective part is non-transferable. Customer Service hours are 7:00 AM to discontinue products without notice.
24 Meade products purchased outside North America are not included in cases where the...
Instruction Manual - Page 28
© 2014 Meade Instruments Corp. reserves the right to change product specifications or to discontinue products without
notice.
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