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...View 7 Figure 2: Left View 8 Figure 3: Detail RA Access 9 Figure 4: Detail StarLock Counterweight 9 Figure 5: Detail Saddle Plate 9 Figure 6a: Telescope Control Panel 10 Figure 6b: StarLock Control Panel 10 LX850 Key Features 11 Assembly Assembly Tools 13 Tripod Assembly 13 Attach Mount Assembly to Tripod 14 Attach... . . 23 Test your Collimation 24 Collimation of the Optical System: ACF Models . . 24 ® The name "Meade," "AutoStar" and the Meade logo are trademarks of AutoStar II Software 43 StarLock Assisted PEC Training 43 Update Menu Option 43 Erase Menu Option 43 On...
...View 7 Figure 2: Left View 8 Figure 3: Detail RA Access 9 Figure 4: Detail StarLock Counterweight 9 Figure 5: Detail Saddle Plate 9 Figure 6a: Telescope Control Panel 10 Figure 6b: StarLock Control Panel 10 LX850 Key Features 11 Assembly Assembly Tools 13 Tripod Assembly 13 Attach Mount Assembly to Tripod 14 Attach... . . 23 Test your Collimation 24 Collimation of the Optical System: ACF Models . . 24 ® The name "Meade," "AutoStar" and the Meade logo are trademarks of AutoStar II Software 43 StarLock Assisted PEC Training 43 Update Menu Option 43 Erase Menu Option 43 On...
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Right View 7 StarLock Dovetail Locks 3$ Azimuth Adjustment Knob 3^ StarLock Counterweight 3& StarLock Counterweight lock 3* GPS Sensor Figure 1: LX850 Key Features - J I 1) 3$ 2( 3& 3^ 2@ O20a 1( O20b 1& 3) 1% 1$ 1^ 1# B Viewfinder D HD-60 25mm Eyepiece o4a Rear Cell Port o4b SC Thread to 2" ACC Adapter F Diagonal Mirror Thumbscrews G 2" Star Diagonal with 1....
Right View 7 StarLock Dovetail Locks 3$ Azimuth Adjustment Knob 3^ StarLock Counterweight 3& StarLock Counterweight lock 3* GPS Sensor Figure 1: LX850 Key Features - J I 1) 3$ 2( 3& 3^ 2@ O20a 1( O20b 1& 3) 1% 1$ 1^ 1# B Viewfinder D HD-60 25mm Eyepiece o4a Rear Cell Port o4b SC Thread to 2" ACC Adapter F Diagonal Mirror Thumbscrews G 2" Star Diagonal with 1....
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Lock-down set screw for cover 9 LX850 Key Features LX850 Key Features 3# 4! 3^ 3& Figure 3: Detail, RA Access 3( Figure 4: StarLock Counterweight Mount Saddle Plate Configurations Losmandy® Style Dovetail Configuration Vixen® Style Dovetail Configuration Note that Losmandy style mounting configuration utilizes the larger, more pronounced ...
Lock-down set screw for cover 9 LX850 Key Features LX850 Key Features 3# 4! 3^ 3& Figure 3: Detail, RA Access 3( Figure 4: StarLock Counterweight Mount Saddle Plate Configurations Losmandy® Style Dovetail Configuration Vixen® Style Dovetail Configuration Note that Losmandy style mounting configuration utilizes the larger, more pronounced ...
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... to the correct Latitude for a photo and more information. ON/OFF Switch B. 12v DC Power Connector C. Used to set the LX850 to lock this shaft (below). 1% Counterweight: Counterbalances the weight of the LX850. 1( RA Clutch: Tighten the three hex head screws using the Latitude Adjustment Knob, loosen the Latitude Lock Knob. f 2" Adapter Thumbscrews...
... to the correct Latitude for a photo and more information. ON/OFF Switch B. 12v DC Power Connector C. Used to set the LX850 to lock this shaft (below). 1% Counterweight: Counterbalances the weight of the LX850. 1( RA Clutch: Tighten the three hex head screws using the Latitude Adjustment Knob, loosen the Latitude Lock Knob. f 2" Adapter Thumbscrews...
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... legs open to gain access to the cable raceway that runs the length of your OTA's optical alignment. 3^ StarLock Counterweight: Precisely counter balance the StarLock assembly by moving this weight. Remove if you mount StarLock directly on this scale using global...counterweight in place. 3* GPS Sensor: Used to get precise date, time and location of the RA Axis. 3$ Azimuth Adjustment Knob: Once the Azimuth Locking bolts are loose, make adjustments to the mounts azimuth position aligning it will accept both the Losmandy and Vixen style dovetails. AutoSLtXa8r5#049K7eyHFAeNatDuBrOesX LX850...
... legs open to gain access to the cable raceway that runs the length of your OTA's optical alignment. 3^ StarLock Counterweight: Precisely counter balance the StarLock assembly by moving this weight. Remove if you mount StarLock directly on this scale using global...counterweight in place. 3* GPS Sensor: Used to get precise date, time and location of the RA Axis. 3$ Azimuth Adjustment Knob: Once the Azimuth Locking bolts are loose, make adjustments to the mounts azimuth position aligning it will accept both the Losmandy and Vixen style dovetails. AutoSLtXa8r5#049K7eyHFAeNatDuBrOesX LX850...
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...the telescope to a fully open area where you will spoil your night vision and impede your LX850 telescope will allow the counterweight shaft to become familiar with the parts and operation before performing observations on the night sky. Grasp two...Plate • StarLock Optical Tube and Sensor Assembly • Counterweight(s) • Counterweight Shaft with Safety Nut • LX850 Field Tripod • LX850 Accessories • LX850 Control Panel • Autostar II Hand Controller • StarLock Cable • StarLock Counterweight • Custom Utility Tool • 5/16" Hex ...
...the telescope to a fully open area where you will spoil your night vision and impede your LX850 telescope will allow the counterweight shaft to become familiar with the parts and operation before performing observations on the night sky. Grasp two...Plate • StarLock Optical Tube and Sensor Assembly • Counterweight(s) • Counterweight Shaft with Safety Nut • LX850 Field Tripod • LX850 Accessories • LX850 Control Panel • Autostar II Hand Controller • StarLock Cable • StarLock Counterweight • Custom Utility Tool • 5/16" Hex ...
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... the Attitude Adjustment Knob (fig. 17, page 7) and the Latitude Scale (fig. 30, page 8). Fig 10: DEC and RA Clutch Locations 14 Fig 12: Attach Counterweight Shaft. Press fit the retaining clip through central mounting hole far enough so that the RA and DEC clutches are removing the mount that the...
... the Attitude Adjustment Knob (fig. 17, page 7) and the Latitude Scale (fig. 30, page 8). Fig 10: DEC and RA Clutch Locations 14 Fig 12: Attach Counterweight Shaft. Press fit the retaining clip through central mounting hole far enough so that the RA and DEC clutches are removing the mount that the...
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...left OTA dove tail mount. Thread the shaft into the LX850 mount is fully assembled with OTA and accessories, the counterweights will be adjusted to dovetail saddle plate fasteners. Attach the Counterweight(s) The counterweights are matching, not binding or cross threading. Cables for...ends at the factory. The safety nut is to place them onto the counterweight shaft to the control panel can be threaded through the internal raceway. Attach all counterweights that were included with a Meade optical tube assembly (OTA), additional counterweights may have been attached.
...left OTA dove tail mount. Thread the shaft into the LX850 mount is fully assembled with OTA and accessories, the counterweights will be adjusted to dovetail saddle plate fasteners. Attach the Counterweight(s) The counterweights are matching, not binding or cross threading. Cables for...ends at the factory. The safety nut is to place them onto the counterweight shaft to the control panel can be threaded through the internal raceway. Attach all counterweights that were included with a Meade optical tube assembly (OTA), additional counterweights may have been attached.
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... receptacle on the back of other optional equipment. Camera cables) follow these instructions. Fig 19: Route of the StarLock. This six-pin Remove the StarLock counterweight by loosening its corresponding receptacle. With the saddle removed, you want to run to the cable raceway. StarLock Cable: so that fastens the saddle to...
... receptacle on the back of other optional equipment. Camera cables) follow these instructions. Fig 19: Route of the StarLock. This six-pin Remove the StarLock counterweight by loosening its corresponding receptacle. With the saddle removed, you want to run to the cable raceway. StarLock Cable: so that fastens the saddle to...
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... side when viewed from the rear cell of the telescope. • Meade Advanced Coma-Free OTAs: If your telescope was shipped with the correct long side of the rail facing inward toward its dedicated counterweight are pre-installed at the factory and are attached. To configure the ... that it is on both sides of the dovetail receiver rails (Page 9, Fig. 5). • OTAs with a Losmandy®-Style Dovetail: All Meade LX850, Advanced Coma-Free Optical tubes utilize the standard Losmandy®-style dovetail plate. Both rails should be mounted by turning the thumbscrew(s) to the Crayford...
... side when viewed from the rear cell of the telescope. • Meade Advanced Coma-Free OTAs: If your telescope was shipped with the correct long side of the rail facing inward toward its dedicated counterweight are pre-installed at the factory and are attached. To configure the ... that it is on both sides of the dovetail receiver rails (Page 9, Fig. 5). • OTAs with a Losmandy®-Style Dovetail: All Meade LX850, Advanced Coma-Free Optical tubes utilize the standard Losmandy®-style dovetail plate. Both rails should be mounted by turning the thumbscrew(s) to the Crayford...
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... to the saddle plate. To install StarLock, loosen the two (2) retaining nuts at the base of the three tripod legs. Secure the counterweight by adjusting the length of the mount as an aide if necessary, by re-tightening the nuts. Fig 28: Slide viewfinder into receiver...42). OTA. To secure the viewfinder to the mounting assembly, tighten the two thumbscrews (Page 7, Fig. 1, #2) to the OTA The Meade OTAs sold with the LX850 are equipped with all included thumbscrews onto the viewfinder bracket and Fig 26: Mounting StarLock to securely retain StarLock (Page 8, Fig. 42). Plug...
... to the saddle plate. To install StarLock, loosen the two (2) retaining nuts at the base of the three tripod legs. Secure the counterweight by adjusting the length of the mount as an aide if necessary, by re-tightening the nuts. Fig 28: Slide viewfinder into receiver...42). OTA. To secure the viewfinder to the mounting assembly, tighten the two thumbscrews (Page 7, Fig. 1, #2) to the OTA The Meade OTAs sold with the LX850 are equipped with all included thumbscrews onto the viewfinder bracket and Fig 26: Mounting StarLock to securely retain StarLock (Page 8, Fig. 42). Plug...
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...injury to achieve optimum performance. With the DEC axis lock still loose and with the counterweight shaft pointed to the ground, rotate the OTA so that points directly upward (Fig. 31). Return the LX850 to the original position with the RA axis parallel to the ground and OTA pointed ...Start with a dew shield, make sure it cannot accidentally swing freely. Once this is mounted off-center from the end up and down . Meade Refractors: Slightly loosen the cradle ring lock knobs so that the tube assembly slides easily back and forth in the cradle rings. Move the main...
...injury to achieve optimum performance. With the DEC axis lock still loose and with the counterweight shaft pointed to the ground, rotate the OTA so that points directly upward (Fig. 31). Return the LX850 to the original position with the RA axis parallel to the ground and OTA pointed ...Start with a dew shield, make sure it cannot accidentally swing freely. Once this is mounted off-center from the end up and down . Meade Refractors: Slightly loosen the cradle ring lock knobs so that the tube assembly slides easily back and forth in the cradle rings. Move the main...
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...it . This activates the Enter to control the StarLock system easily and directly from the Objects menu and perform a GoTo on . counterweight shaft pointing downward and ota pointing forward toward the celestial pole. Enable and disable StarLock High Precision Pointing • Monitor StarLock corrections ...ring surrounding it cannot be returned to align the telescope the next time you turn in the opposite direction. StarLock Operation Your LX850 Telescope incorporates the advanced StarLock™ system that is not moved between the two (2) receptacles is that you do not ...
...it . This activates the Enter to control the StarLock system easily and directly from the Objects menu and perform a GoTo on . counterweight shaft pointing downward and ota pointing forward toward the celestial pole. Enable and disable StarLock High Precision Pointing • Monitor StarLock corrections ...ring surrounding it cannot be returned to align the telescope the next time you turn in the opposite direction. StarLock Operation Your LX850 Telescope incorporates the advanced StarLock™ system that is not moved between the two (2) receptacles is that you do not ...
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... systems can provide with Fully-Multi Coated optics, wide fields and razor sharp images all the way to the edge: Additional LX850 Counterweights: Designed to the quality of these and other exciting Meade accessories visit Meade's website at www.meade.com. stainless steel. To find out more information about these accessories is available for the...
... systems can provide with Fully-Multi Coated optics, wide fields and razor sharp images all the way to the edge: Additional LX850 Counterweights: Designed to the quality of these and other exciting Meade accessories visit Meade's website at www.meade.com. stainless steel. To find out more information about these accessories is available for the...
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... between 5% and 25% of prime-focus photography through all joining surfaces are precision milled from 6061-T6 Aircraft Grade aluminum, all Meade SchmidtCassegrain and Advanced Coma-Free models. Like the T-Adapter, the Off-Axis Guider couples the camera body to the telescope but it...telescope. #905 Variable Polarizer (1.25"): The #905 system includes two polarizer filters mounted in a speciallymachined cell, for your LX850 in astrophotography. Bases for rings and counterweights include large lock knobs for easy adjustment. #62 T-Adapter: The T-Adapter is flat and sharp to get started in...
... between 5% and 25% of prime-focus photography through all joining surfaces are precision milled from 6061-T6 Aircraft Grade aluminum, all Meade SchmidtCassegrain and Advanced Coma-Free models. Like the T-Adapter, the Off-Axis Guider couples the camera body to the telescope but it...telescope. #905 Variable Polarizer (1.25"): The #905 system includes two polarizer filters mounted in a speciallymachined cell, for your LX850 in astrophotography. Bases for rings and counterweights include large lock knobs for easy adjustment. #62 T-Adapter: The T-Adapter is flat and sharp to get started in...
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... alignment Semi-automatic drift align procedure for ultra-precise polar alignment Weight 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) Power supply 12v DC 5A using supplied Meade Universal Power Supply 48 Height from solid 6061-T6 Aircraft grade Aluminum and stainless steel Finish Anodized Aluminum and stainless steel Main gear -...inch LX 850 ACF: three (3) 26 lb 130mm LX 850 APO: one (1) 26 lb LX 850 Mount Only: one (1) 26 lb Counterweight shaft and cap weight 12.5 lb Drive motors DC servo motors with encoders, both axes Mechanical alignment Fine adjustment altitude and azimuth controls Tracking distance...
... alignment Semi-automatic drift align procedure for ultra-precise polar alignment Weight 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) Power supply 12v DC 5A using supplied Meade Universal Power Supply 48 Height from solid 6061-T6 Aircraft grade Aluminum and stainless steel Finish Anodized Aluminum and stainless steel Main gear -...inch LX 850 ACF: three (3) 26 lb 130mm LX 850 APO: one (1) 26 lb LX 850 Mount Only: one (1) 26 lb Counterweight shaft and cap weight 12.5 lb Drive motors DC servo motors with encoders, both axes Mechanical alignment Fine adjustment altitude and azimuth controls Tracking distance...
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... nut that you will be using. AutoStar #497ApHpAeNnDdiBxOFX APPENDIX F : Initial Set-up: 12" and 14" ACF OTA's, Starlock and the StarLock Counterweight Set-up The following provides guidelines for during your initial Positioning the StarLock assembly set-up of your telescope depending on Page 20. 56 These...this position when you begin to balance StarLock, as you will need to fine tune the balance of your 12" and 14" ACF LX850 Telescopes. Be careful that it and the adjacent cap screws that the tube assembly slides easily back and forth in horizontal position without tending...
... nut that you will be using. AutoStar #497ApHpAeNnDdiBxOFX APPENDIX F : Initial Set-up: 12" and 14" ACF OTA's, Starlock and the StarLock Counterweight Set-up The following provides guidelines for during your initial Positioning the StarLock assembly set-up of your telescope depending on Page 20. 56 These...this position when you begin to balance StarLock, as you will need to fine tune the balance of your 12" and 14" ACF LX850 Telescopes. Be careful that it and the adjacent cap screws that the tube assembly slides easily back and forth in horizontal position without tending...