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User Manual - Page 2
... at or near the Sun. Children should always have adult supervision while observing.
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2 Do not point the telescope at the Sun!
Eye damage is often painless, so...
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
... 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...
User Manual - Page 7
...be assembled during daylight
hours and setup in the Tripod Spreader Lock Knob...adjustment
knobs wide enough for images of the parts and Next, tighten the Mount Locking Knob ... Knob and washer
The Meade LX70 series models are instruments Figure 5: Installing the
fully capable of growing... back off the
scope, read the entire instructions carefully. They offer unmatched mechanical and optical ...
User Manual - Page 8
... Tighten to your latitude, tighten both the RA & Dec axes. Using the included Phillips screw driver, secure the slow motion control cable onto the shaft until the pointer points to a firm feel ...the safety nut
Figure 16: Install the counterweight
8 Repeat this process for a list of the mount,
When the pointer points at your latitude. Set the latitude: Setting the latitude is easier if...
User Manual - Page 9
...parts
9
Figure 21: Insert the 26mm eyepiece finder bracket into the groove located approximately half-way cap prevents the counterweight from sliding en- Newtonian Reflector Models only (Fig 3):
After attaching all accessories to the OTA, you Lift to remove the dust cap from the shaft. Set...
firmly in a safe place and replace it , during installation. The cradle rings and OTA will...
User Manual - Page 10
...
Maksutov Models only (Fig 4): Lift to reach focus. Set the dust cap aside in a safe place and replace it when you have finished observing. Later in a safe place and replace it ... 49). To balance the telescope, unlock the Right Ascension or R.A. axis (see Fig. 1 inset). Set the dust cap aside in the procedure, you have finished observing. Tighten the eyepiece holder thumbscrews (Fig....
User Manual - Page 12
...46
The eyepiece power, or magnification is 1000mm. ditions cannot reasonably support.
A level tripod allows better weight distribution and easier alignment on a...of the telescope. Observing by Moving the
Telescope Manually
After the telescope is assembled and balanced as .... The power, or magnification of the 8" reflector model is therefore 38X (approximately). When the object is ...
User Manual - Page 14
.... To precisely point at an observing location, take note of where the Sun rises (East) and sets (West) each day. Toward
True North
Toward True North
Side View
Figure 30: RA Polar Axis toward...get basic bearings at the pole, find the North Star Polaris by using the Big Dipper as a guide (See figure below). Locating the Celestial Pole
In the northern Hemisphere, find the North Star (Polaris)...
User Manual - Page 15
...of optical quality can only be conducted through lenses or reflected off with a solution of 3 parts distilled water to clean the lens. Caution: Do not use a commercial photographic lens cleaner.... Organic materials (e.g., fingerprints) on the telescope surfaces will rarely, if ever, require factory servicing. Change tissues often. If the LX70 is pointed down with a dry cloth before the...
User Manual - Page 18
...models. The included hand controller is available for attachment to the rear cells of Meade ACF telescopes. Use of the LX70 motor drive kit requires the LX70 mount to both telescope axes. Meade...Series 4000 8 - 24mm Zoom Eyepiece: The internal zoom optics of this kit also contains a Meade Series 4000 Color Filter Set #1 including high quality "dyed in glass" #12 Yellow, #23 Light Red, #58 ...
User Manual - Page 19
... for accurate object location becomes
intersects the celestial sphere. The R.A. Using setting circles
The celestial map also contains two poles and requires a developed technique.
In this coordinate system ...are defined as 0° 0' 0."APPENDIX B: Setting Circles
gitude are known as an object's position on the
Earth's surface can ...
User Manual - Page 20
... telescope so the RA
Insert a low-power eyepiece, such as a 26mm, and DEC setting circle coordinates match the
into the focuser assembly. Pick out a bright star target object. ...R.A. coordinate of its much wider field, the
R.A. sphere, use
the bottom numbers.). APPENDIX B: Setting Circles
the objects DEC coordinate is located. Point you do not immediately see Fig. 42) and ...
User Manual - Page 24
..., you will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by Meade international distributors. Meade specifically disclaims special, indirect, or consequential damages or lost profit which may have a question concerning your name, address, and daytime telephone number.
In the unlikely event that your LX70-Series telescope requires factory servicing or repairs, write or...
User Manual - Page 28
© 2014 Meade Instruments Corp. reserves the right to change product specifications or to discontinue products without
notice.
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