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User Manual - Page 2
...at the Sun! Children should always have adult supervision while observing.
® The name "Meade" and the Meade logo are trademarks registered with the U.S. Protected by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ... at or near the Sun. Patent: US 6,392,799 and other Patents Pending © 2014 Meade Instruments Corp.
2 WARNING! Eye damage is often painless, so there is too late. Looking at...
User 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...
User Manual - Page 4
... Shaft Safety Nut 11 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
User Manual - Page 7
... the
scope, read the entire instructions carefully.
til the tripod head ...parts. ing advanced observer. mount onto the tripod head with the protrusion
on the Tripod Spreader Lock Knob and washer
The Meade LX70 series models...Meade LX70 series telescopes are not locked in an ever-expanding level of detail.
Before using your tele-
they are instruments Figure 5: Installing...
User Manual - Page 8
...informations see Fig 14).
7. Adjust the Locking Nut upward toward the mount until firm. Install the latitude adjusting screws: Locate the two threaded latitude knobs (Fig. 1, #6) in ...side(see Fig 13). Using the included Phillips screw driver, secure the slow motion control cable onto the shaft until it is not fixed; Set the latitude: Setting the latitude is easier if it stops. Pointer
...
User 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 mount(see Fig 18 & 19).
Insert the eyepiece:
securely fastened to the tele- Newtonian Reflector Models... screw to retract it
Figure 19: Installing the viewfinder o-ring
Figure 18: Viewfinder parts
9
Figure 21: Insert the 26mm ...
User Manual - Page 10
... the dust cap from the eyepiece holder on each axis. Balancing the Telescope
Note: Some models require an extension tube (if included) be balanced. Achromatic Refractor only (Fig 2): Lift ...When unlocked, the telescope pivots on the R.A.
axis(see Fig 1 inset). Set the dust cap aside in a safe place and replace it must be used to become familiar with these two axes, separately or ...
User Manual - Page 12
...magnification. If the type of 26mm. ditions cannot reasonably support.
Choosing an Eyepiece
A telescope's eyepiece magnifies the ... begin manual observations.
The LX70 mount includes a small bubble level near its axes. Observing by Moving the
Telescope Manually
After ...seeing conditions. Get the assistance of the 8" reflector model is larger, but dim and poorly resolved. outlined ...
User Manual - Page 14
...
Side 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. After the site is dark, face North by pointing your left shoulder toward True ...
14 To get basic bearings at the pole, find the North Star Polaris by using the Big Dipper as a guide (See figure below).
User Manual - Page 15
... a telescope cannot be scratches, dark or bright spots, or just generally uneven coatings, giving the appearance of 3 parts distilled water to 1 part isopropyl alcohol.
Change tissues often. A Note about the Flashlight Test: If a flashlight or other high-intensity light source... When absolutely necessary, dust on the telescope surfaces will rarely, if ever, require factory servicing.
User Manual - Page 18
... Color Filter Set #1 including high quality "dyed in operation. The polar scope includes a reticule pattern which are of the earth's rotation. Series 4000 Photo-Visual Color Filters: Color filters significantly enhance visual and photographic image contrast of professional Meade accessories is push button selectable from white for the LX70 Series telescope models. Each...
User Manual - Page 19
... represents a 1°
cension and
increment. When using Right Ascension and Declination.
For example, you could locate Los Angeles, California, by its Declination 1
(+33°). Using setting circles
The celestial map also contains two poles and requires a developed technique. the North Celestial Pole (1, Fig. 41) is that lestial pole is measured in...
User Manual - Page 20
... is located. Then loosen the area.
Point you are familiar (or is aligned with the 26mm eyepiece when locat- coordinate of If when using the setting circles to locate ob- circles have been used to read the correct the 9mm. Then lock each axis and use
the bottom numbers.).
If you...
User Manual - Page 24
...-and-tear. and Canada. In the unlikely event that your LX70-Series telescope, contact the Meade Instruments Customer Service Department at:
Telephone: (800) 626-3233. Meade will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by writing, or calling (949) 451-1450.
Meade specifically disclaims special, indirect, or consequential damages or lost profit which cannot be resolved by...
User Manual - Page 28
reserves the right to change product specifications or to discontinue products without
notice.
12/2014 LX70 SERIES
14-9287-00 Rev 0
28 © 2014 Meade Instruments Corp.
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