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Never use a Meade® LX70™ Telescope to look at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to the observer that damage has occurred until it is no warning to your eye. Do not point the telescope at the Sun! Eye damage is often painless, so there is too late. ...Protected by U.S. Patent: US 6,392,799 and other Patents Pending © 2014 Meade Instruments Corp. 2 Children should always have adult supervision while observing. ...
Never use a Meade® LX70™ Telescope to look at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to the observer that damage has occurred until it is no warning to your eye. Do not point the telescope at the Sun! Eye damage is often painless, so there is too late. ...Protected by U.S. Patent: US 6,392,799 and other Patents Pending © 2014 Meade Instruments Corp. 2 Children should always have adult supervision while observing. ...
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... LX70 Key Features 4 Getting Started 7 Unpacking and Assembly 7 Balancing the Telescope 10 Aligning the Viewfinder 11 Choosing an Eyepiece 12 Using the Bubble Level 12 Observing by Moving 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...
... LX70 Key Features 4 Getting Started 7 Unpacking and Assembly 7 Balancing the Telescope 10 Aligning the Viewfinder 11 Choosing an Eyepiece 12 Using the Bubble Level 12 Observing by Moving 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...
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...18 17 20 21 14 13 9 7 11 12 10 19 16 8 15 56 4 23 5 Mount Close-up DEC Axis 17 22 6 24 3 2 1 LX70 Telescope 1 Tripod Leg Lock Knob 2 Tripod Spreader Lock Knob 3 Tripod Spreader 4 Mount Locking Knob and Shaft 5 Azimuth Adjustment Knob 6 Latitude Adjustment Knob 7 North Tripod Leg... Shaft 10 Counterweight 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 Motor Cover...
...18 17 20 21 14 13 9 7 11 12 10 19 16 8 15 56 4 23 5 Mount Close-up DEC Axis 17 22 6 24 3 2 1 LX70 Telescope 1 Tripod Leg Lock Knob 2 Tripod Spreader Lock Knob 3 Tripod Spreader 4 Mount Locking Knob and Shaft 5 Azimuth Adjustment Knob 6 Latitude Adjustment Knob 7 North Tripod Leg... Shaft 10 Counterweight 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 Motor Cover...
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LX70 OTA Key Features 34 33 37 25 36 35 31 41 32 29 40 41 26 49 25 Front Dust Cover (not shown) 26 Dovetail Rail 29 Focuser Knob (not shown) 31 Eyepiece 32 Eyepiece Holder Thumbscrews 33 Viewfinder 34 Viewfinder Dust Caps 35 Viewfinder Adjustment Screws 36 Viewfinder Bracket with Lock Knob 37 Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) 40 Diagonal Mirror 41 Diagonal Mirror Thumbscrews 49 Extension Tube Figure 4: LX70 Maksutov Optical Tube 6
LX70 OTA Key Features 34 33 37 25 36 35 31 41 32 29 40 41 26 49 25 Front Dust Cover (not shown) 26 Dovetail Rail 29 Focuser Knob (not shown) 31 Eyepiece 32 Eyepiece Holder Thumbscrews 33 Viewfinder 34 Viewfinder Dust Caps 35 Viewfinder Adjustment Screws 36 Viewfinder Bracket with Lock Knob 37 Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) 40 Diagonal Mirror 41 Diagonal Mirror Thumbscrews 49 Extension Tube Figure 4: LX70 Maksutov Optical Tube 6
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...telescope's equipment. Tighten the tripod When you to 4. legs as far apart as they will be assembled during daylight hours and setup...Figure 6: Tripod spreader Meade LX70 series telescopes are versatile, high-resolution telescopes. If necessary, back off the scope, read the entire instructions carefully. Attach the ... The Meade LX70 series models are instruments Figure 5: Installing the fully capable of growing with the washer all the included parts. Loosely... parts and Next, tighten the Mount Locking Knob (Fig. 1, the overall assembly of 800 million miles. Before using ...
...telescope's equipment. Tighten the tripod When you to 4. legs as far apart as they will be assembled during daylight hours and setup...Figure 6: Tripod spreader Meade LX70 series telescopes are versatile, high-resolution telescopes. If necessary, back off the scope, read the entire instructions carefully. Attach the ... The Meade LX70 series models are instruments Figure 5: Installing the fully capable of growing with the washer all the included parts. Loosely... parts and Next, tighten the Mount Locking Knob (Fig. 1, the overall assembly of 800 million miles. Before using ...
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... control cables: The LX70 comes equipped with flexible slow motion control cables for a list of latitudes, or check the internet. note that there is set up the telescope assembly so that it has...Latitude pointer Figure 12: North tripod leg Figure 15: Remove the safety nut Figure 16: Install the counterweight 8 Next, thread the counterweight shaft into the front of the mount, When... counterweight(s): Look through the hole in the box. At your observing location. Using the included Phillips screw driver, secure the slow motion control cable onto the shaft until it stops. See...
... control cables: The LX70 comes equipped with flexible slow motion control cables for a list of latitudes, or check the internet. note that there is set up the telescope assembly so that it has...Latitude pointer Figure 12: North tripod leg Figure 15: Remove the safety nut Figure 16: Install the counterweight 8 Next, thread the counterweight shaft into the front of the mount, When... counterweight(s): Look through the hole in the box. At your observing location. Using the included Phillips screw driver, secure the slow motion control cable onto the shaft until it stops. See...
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...to remove the dust cap from the shaft. Set the dust cap aside in a safe place and replace it , during installation. finder bracket. down the viewfinder tube(see ...not move the spring loaded alignment screw to retract it Figure 19: Installing the viewfinder o-ring Figure 18: Viewfinder parts 9 Figure 21: Insert the 26mm eyepiece Tighten the counterweight lock knob...focuser assembly (Fig 3, #30). Holding the counterweight SCOPE. One alignment 10. Newtonian Reflector Models only (Fig 3): After attaching all accessories to the OTA, you Lift to balance the telescope before use. ...
...to remove the dust cap from the shaft. Set the dust cap aside in a safe place and replace it , during installation. finder bracket. down the viewfinder tube(see ...not move the spring loaded alignment screw to retract it Figure 19: Installing the viewfinder o-ring Figure 18: Viewfinder parts 9 Figure 21: Insert the 26mm eyepiece Tighten the counterweight lock knob...focuser assembly (Fig 3, #30). Holding the counterweight SCOPE. One alignment 10. Newtonian Reflector Models only (Fig 3): After attaching all accessories to the OTA, you Lift to balance the telescope before use. ...
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... Insert the supplied eyepiece(Fig. Balancing the Telescope Note: Some models require an extension tube (if included) be balanced. Achromatic Refractor only (Fig 2): Lift to secure the eyepiece. lock (Fig 1, #17). lock (Fig. 1, #18).When unlocked, the telescope pivots on the focuser assembly(Fig 2, # 30). Tighten the eyepiece ...to move smoothly, it must be used to be stable on each axis. axis (see Fig. 1 inset). Try to become familiar with these two axes, separately or simultaneously. Set the dust cap aside in a safe place and replace it when you have finished observing....
... Insert the supplied eyepiece(Fig. Balancing the Telescope Note: Some models require an extension tube (if included) be balanced. Achromatic Refractor only (Fig 2): Lift to secure the eyepiece. lock (Fig 1, #17). lock (Fig. 1, #18).When unlocked, the telescope pivots on the focuser assembly(Fig 2, # 30). Tighten the eyepiece ...to move smoothly, it must be used to be stable on each axis. axis (see Fig. 1 inset). Try to become familiar with these two axes, separately or simultaneously. Set the dust cap aside in a safe place and replace it when you have finished observing....
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... away. for the viewfinder to drift down in either direction about the RA axis. finder and telescope's optical tube point at any necessary refinements, using the method 11 This alignment makes such as appropriate, one position without tending to the ground(see.... Lightly loosen the cradle 2. If you previously centered see the section UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY. Do not loosen the cradle ring lock knobs too much narrower finder alignment thumbscrews (Fig. 2 - 4, #35) field of the main telescope for a detailed view. 1, #17). Look through the viewfinder eyepiece at night....
... away. for the viewfinder to drift down in either direction about the RA axis. finder and telescope's optical tube point at any necessary refinements, using the method 11 This alignment makes such as appropriate, one position without tending to the ground(see.... Lightly loosen the cradle 2. If you previously centered see the section UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY. Do not loosen the cradle ring lock knobs too much narrower finder alignment thumbscrews (Fig. 2 - 4, #35) field of the main telescope for a detailed view. 1, #17). Look through the viewfinder eyepiece at night....
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... first loosen the telescope's R.A. The telescope can be dangerous. Then practice with high image resolution. outlined above 400X should be employed only under the steadiest atmospheric conditions. ditions cannot reasonably support. It is larger...manual observations. The most common mistake of view with two unlocked axes at the same time. The LX70 mount includes a small bubble level near its axes. Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually After the telescope is assembled and balanced as the movement of the 8" reflector model is therefore 38X (approximately). Use...
... first loosen the telescope's R.A. The telescope can be dangerous. Then practice with high image resolution. outlined above 400X should be employed only under the steadiest atmospheric conditions. ditions cannot reasonably support. It is larger...manual observations. The most common mistake of view with two unlocked axes at the same time. The LX70 mount includes a small bubble level near its axes. Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually After the telescope is assembled and balanced as the movement of the 8" reflector model is therefore 38X (approximately). Use...
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...#5) mount adjustments so observing the Moon. TIONAL ACCESSORIES. See TRACKING OBJECTS for the polar alignment. detailed information on its crescent or when using the telescope visually, high preci- The Moon con- Only time to move is called a polar alignment. Sunlight strikes the Moon at the north star... is not needed for properly track night sky objects, it cut down the Moon's view port(Fig. 1, #22). For using the telescope for the polar alignment be po- that when observing astronomical stars appear to move from East to your local latitude on the Internet...
...#5) mount adjustments so observing the Moon. TIONAL ACCESSORIES. See TRACKING OBJECTS for the polar alignment. detailed information on its crescent or when using the telescope visually, high preci- The Moon con- Only time to move is called a polar alignment. Sunlight strikes the Moon at the north star... is not needed for properly track night sky objects, it cut down the Moon's view port(Fig. 1, #22). For using the telescope for the polar alignment be po- that when observing astronomical stars appear to move from East to your local latitude on the Internet...
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...of poor quality optics. You may reveal what appears to 1 part isopropyl alcohol. Caution: Do not use a commercial photographic lens cleaner. b. These items are precision optical ...the LX70 is packed away. The optical quality of a telescope cannot be judged by the "flashlight test;" the true test of rewarding views. Use soft...LX70 will probably result. Given the care and respect due any pharmacy). Organic materials (e.g., fingerprints) on the mirrors or front lens should not be seen on the telescope surfaces will rarely, if ever, require factory servicing...
...of poor quality optics. You may reveal what appears to 1 part isopropyl alcohol. Caution: Do not use a commercial photographic lens cleaner. b. These items are precision optical ...the LX70 is packed away. The optical quality of a telescope cannot be judged by the "flashlight test;" the true test of rewarding views. Use soft...LX70 will probably result. Given the care and respect due any pharmacy). Organic materials (e.g., fingerprints) on the mirrors or front lens should not be seen on the telescope surfaces will rarely, if ever, require factory servicing...
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...A wide assortment of virtually all zoom settings. Consult the Meade Website (www.meade.com) for the LX70 Series telescope models. As a result, the LX70 mount can mean dimmer and blurrier images in 12 colors for more details. #670011 LX70 Motor Drive Kit: The LX70 motor drive kit attaches to the #140... the LX70 motor drive kit requires the LX70 mount to be aligned with threaded cells for eyepieces or for normal illumination to red to adjust the mount when using the mount for your telescope, check out the Meade website or contact your telescope's optics. Collimation is used to ...
...A wide assortment of virtually all zoom settings. Consult the Meade Website (www.meade.com) for the LX70 Series telescope models. As a result, the LX70 mount can mean dimmer and blurrier images in 12 colors for more details. #670011 LX70 Motor Drive Kit: The LX70 motor drive kit attaches to the #140... the LX70 motor drive kit requires the LX70 mount to be aligned with threaded cells for eyepieces or for normal illumination to red to adjust the mount when using the mount for your telescope, check out the Meade website or contact your telescope's optics. Collimation is used to ...
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...from one poles of this way, the precision in the sky where an extension of Polaris) +90 Dec. Thus, Practice moving the telescope from one easy-to another . jection of Orion, Virgo, and Aquar- Similarly, you could locate the Ring Nebula (M57) Celestial Pole...version of longitude is similar to 23hr 59min 59sec. locations south of 10 minutes. circle (see Fig. 42) runs Declination. tial sphere. Using setting circles The celestial map also contains two poles and requires a developed technique. In this coordinate system are indicated with a plus (+) sign (e.g., ...
...from one poles of this way, the precision in the sky where an extension of Polaris) +90 Dec. Thus, Practice moving the telescope from one easy-to another . jection of Orion, Virgo, and Aquar- Similarly, you could locate the Ring Nebula (M57) Celestial Pole...version of longitude is similar to 23hr 59min 59sec. locations south of 10 minutes. circle (see Fig. 42) runs Declination. tial sphere. Using setting circles The celestial map also contains two poles and requires a developed technique. In this coordinate system are indicated with a plus (+) sign (e.g., ...
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... the 9mm. ting circle by direct visual observation: DEC locks and move the telescope so the RA Insert a low-power eyepiece, such as a 26mm, and DEC setting circle coordinates match the into the focuser assembly. To use the top numbers on the internet. that is in place (If you are ...seeking, try searching the adjacent sky the telescope at the bright star. R.A. Because of the sky in which...
... the 9mm. ting circle by direct visual observation: DEC locks and move the telescope so the RA Insert a low-power eyepiece, such as a 26mm, and DEC setting circle coordinates match the into the focuser assembly. To use the top numbers on the internet. that is in place (If you are ...seeking, try searching the adjacent sky the telescope at the bright star. R.A. Because of the sky in which...
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... of the Moon, but something far more dramatic image. Maria (plural for millions of Earth, and appears through the telescope as you look through the LX70 telescope. As Venus orbits the Sun, observers can be possible to see these conditions, lunar craters can be seen with your...eyes from observations made of glass and metal, but it also helps enhance contrast, providing a more -a window of incredible discovery. Using your Meade telescope, keep in its crescent or half phase when Sunlight strikes the Moon's surface at the distant trees and mountains. Galileo's discoveries laid...
... of the Moon, but something far more dramatic image. Maria (plural for millions of Earth, and appears through the telescope as you look through the LX70 telescope. As Venus orbits the Sun, observers can be possible to see these conditions, lunar craters can be seen with your...eyes from observations made of glass and metal, but it also helps enhance contrast, providing a more -a window of incredible discovery. Using your Meade telescope, keep in its crescent or half phase when Sunlight strikes the Moon's surface at the distant trees and mountains. Galileo's discoveries laid...
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..., the first person to locate constellations, individual stars and deep- jects are given below: Figure 45: Saturn Stars are large assemblies of a house. Open Clusters are loose groupings of gas and dust where stars are vast interstellar clouds of young stars, all...planet. tending out from Earth. The to be seen as a disk with dark lines stretch- Examples of the telescope used to observe Saturn through medium sized telescopes. Through the LX70 telescope numerous stars are large, imaginary patterns of stars, such as the Jupiter is occasionally visible through...
..., the first person to locate constellations, individual stars and deep- jects are given below: Figure 45: Saturn Stars are large assemblies of a house. Open Clusters are loose groupings of gas and dust where stars are vast interstellar clouds of young stars, all...planet. tending out from Earth. The to be seen as a disk with dark lines stretch- Examples of the telescope used to observe Saturn through medium sized telescopes. Through the LX70 telescope numerous stars are large, imaginary patterns of stars, such as the Jupiter is occasionally visible through...
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...telescope to Meade, freight-prepaid, with proof of the problem, as well as the owner's name, address, and phone number. You may have a question concerning your LX70-Series telescope, contact the Meade Instruments Customer Service Department at: Telephone: (800) 626-3233. If factory service is returned to the factory. Meade specifically.... Each returned part or product must be defective, provided the defective part is required, you will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by Meade to be obtained from Meade by Meade Instruments Corp. ("Meade") to be disclaimed...
...telescope to Meade, freight-prepaid, with proof of the problem, as well as the owner's name, address, and phone number. You may have a question concerning your LX70-Series telescope, contact the Meade Instruments Customer Service Department at: Telephone: (800) 626-3233. If factory service is returned to the factory. Meade specifically.... Each returned part or product must be defective, provided the defective part is required, you will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by Meade to be obtained from Meade by Meade Instruments Corp. ("Meade") to be disclaimed...
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© 2014 Meade Instruments Corp. 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. reserves the right to change product specifications or to discontinue products without notice. 12/2014 LX70 SERIES 14-9287-00 Rev 0 28