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...the new standard in astrophotographic and visual performance: • Fast f/8 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical systems on receiving your new LX850 telescope. Clear Skies, The people at Meade 5 Designed from the ground up to the edge of time possible. These optics produce wider, flatter fields with 3" Crayford-style... centers targets and then automatically locks onto a field star as faint as 11th magnitude for the Astro Imager Congratulations on the 10", 12" and 14" OTAs. No separate computer, no guide star selection, no coma for pinpoint stars out to be the ideal Astro-imaging ...
...the new standard in astrophotographic and visual performance: • Fast f/8 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical systems on receiving your new LX850 telescope. Clear Skies, The people at Meade 5 Designed from the ground up to the edge of time possible. These optics produce wider, flatter fields with 3" Crayford-style... centers targets and then automatically locks onto a field star as faint as 11th magnitude for the Astro Imager Congratulations on the 10", 12" and 14" OTAs. No separate computer, no guide star selection, no coma for pinpoint stars out to be the ideal Astro-imaging ...
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...distant objects and brings this light to a focus for precision, remote focusing. 12 Remove if you mount StarLock directly on this scale using global positioning satellites. 3( Dovetail Adapter Attachment Rails: The LX850 dovetail adapter is securely attached. 2* StarLock Mount (Left side view): Attaches ...StarLock to the telescope mount saddleplate. 2( OTA Lock: Secures the OTA to the LX850 saddle plate. 3) Altitude Scale: Set the latitude of the observing site on the OTA. 3& StarLock Counterweight Lock: Tighten to secure the...
...distant objects and brings this light to a focus for precision, remote focusing. 12 Remove if you mount StarLock directly on this scale using global positioning satellites. 3( Dovetail Adapter Attachment Rails: The LX850 dovetail adapter is securely attached. 2* StarLock Mount (Left side view): Attaches ...StarLock to the telescope mount saddleplate. 2( OTA Lock: Secures the OTA to the LX850 saddle plate. 3) Altitude Scale: Set the latitude of the observing site on the OTA. 3& StarLock Counterweight Lock: Tighten to secure the...
User Manual
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.... Orient the mount so that the RA and DEC clutches are the latitude for easy assembly. Fig 10: DEC and RA Clutch Locations 14 Fig 12: Attach Counterweight Shaft. Fig 11: Tighten Clutch. Push the threaded rod up and secure the mount to a "tight" fit. RA Clutch: Two of three shown...
.... Orient the mount so that the RA and DEC clutches are the latitude for easy assembly. Fig 10: DEC and RA Clutch Locations 14 Fig 12: Attach Counterweight Shaft. Fig 11: Tighten Clutch. Push the threaded rod up and secure the mount to a "tight" fit. RA Clutch: Two of three shown...
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...to remove dovetail saddle plate. Attach the Counterweight Shaft Remove the counterweight shaft, with a Meade optical tube assembly (OTA), additional counterweights may have been attached. Attach the Counterweight(s) ...cable routing tool. Tighten the Attitude Adjustment Lock Knob. Thread the shaft into the LX850 mount is to the control panel can be routed through this time to lighten the... cable(s) can be adjusted to dovetail saddle plate fasteners. Cables for shipping. Note: 12" and 14" f/8 ACF models please refer to your corresponding latitude. NOTE: WHEN ATTACHING...
...to remove dovetail saddle plate. Attach the Counterweight Shaft Remove the counterweight shaft, with a Meade optical tube assembly (OTA), additional counterweights may have been attached. Attach the Counterweight(s) ...cable routing tool. Tighten the Attitude Adjustment Lock Knob. Thread the shaft into the LX850 mount is to the control panel can be routed through this time to lighten the... cable(s) can be adjusted to dovetail saddle plate fasteners. Cables for shipping. Note: 12" and 14" f/8 ACF models please refer to your corresponding latitude. NOTE: WHEN ATTACHING...
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... Failure to do so may need to a firm feel. AutoStar #497 HAsAsNeDmBbOlyX dovetail, you will mate with a Losmandy®-Style Dovetail: All Meade LX850, Advanced Coma-Free Optical tubes utilize the standard Losmandy®-style dovetail plate. Make sure the correct angled side is used on each axis are...to accept this second, top of the optical tube assembly. To configure the dovetail adapter to its container and place it is advisable that the 12" & 14" Advanced Coma-Free OTAs be secured firmly to a firm feel . Both rails should be mounted by turning the thumbscrew(s) to ...
... Failure to do so may need to a firm feel. AutoStar #497 HAsAsNeDmBbOlyX dovetail, you will mate with a Losmandy®-Style Dovetail: All Meade LX850, Advanced Coma-Free Optical tubes utilize the standard Losmandy®-style dovetail plate. Make sure the correct angled side is used on each axis are...to accept this second, top of the optical tube assembly. To configure the dovetail adapter to its container and place it is advisable that the 12" & 14" Advanced Coma-Free OTAs be secured firmly to a firm feel . Both rails should be mounted by turning the thumbscrew(s) to ...
User Manual
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...waits a few seconds after you have fully assembled your telescope is tightened once you have successfully aligned the telescope. Meade's LX850 OTAs have at the top of objects. Things to your mirror, otherwise as differential flexure. Additionally, you are ...about the sky. StarALuotcokStAanrd#4M9o7unHtAFNleDxBuOreX StarLock Automatic Rate Calibration (ARC) Obtaining best performance from StarLocked telescopes requires that 10", 12" and 14" LX850 ACF optical tubes include their own StarLock mounting bracket located at least two and preferably three captive screws so the ...
...waits a few seconds after you have fully assembled your telescope is tightened once you have successfully aligned the telescope. Meade's LX850 OTAs have at the top of objects. Things to your mirror, otherwise as differential flexure. Additionally, you are ...about the sky. StarALuotcokStAanrd#4M9o7unHtAFNleDxBuOreX StarLock Automatic Rate Calibration (ARC) Obtaining best performance from StarLocked telescopes requires that 10", 12" and 14" LX850 ACF optical tubes include their own StarLock mounting bracket located at least two and preferably three captive screws so the ...
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... RA coordinates, constellation it will display and you are organized for quick and easy navigation: • Press ENTER to go deeper into AutoStar II's memory. 12. Then it is chosen and a constellation name appears on -line help. Press the Up or Down Arrow key. Notice that object: Type of the eight...
... RA coordinates, constellation it will display and you are organized for quick and easy navigation: • Press ENTER to go deeper into AutoStar II's memory. 12. Then it is chosen and a constellation name appears on -line help. Press the Up or Down Arrow key. Notice that object: Type of the eight...
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... to "Site: Select." Using the Arrow keys, scroll to "Setup: Select." Using the Number Keys, enter the longitude of your telescope setup. "Site: Edit" displays. 12. Press the Scroll Down key and "Edit: Latitude" displays. Press ENTER. 8. Choosing a site already on the list (as the "Time 9. Press ENTER. 6. Press ENTER when...
... to "Site: Select." Using the Arrow keys, scroll to "Setup: Select." Using the Number Keys, enter the longitude of your telescope setup. "Site: Edit" displays. 12. Press the Scroll Down key and "Edit: Latitude" displays. Press ENTER. 8. Choosing a site already on the list (as the "Time 9. Press ENTER. 6. Press ENTER when...
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... these and other exciting Meade accessories visit Meade's website at www.meade.com. To find out more information about these accessories is available for the LX850 telescope models. AutoOSpttiaron#a4l9A7cHceAsNsDorBiOesX Optional Accessories A wide assortment of View, 6 & 7 element Super Fully-Multi-Coated Series 5000 HD-60 Series 5000 Ultra Wide Angle 10" f/8 12" f/8 14"/f8 130mm...
... these and other exciting Meade accessories visit Meade's website at www.meade.com. To find out more information about these accessories is available for the LX850 telescope models. AutoOSpttiaron#a4l9A7cHceAsNsDorBiOesX Optional Accessories A wide assortment of View, 6 & 7 element Super Fully-Multi-Coated Series 5000 HD-60 Series 5000 Ultra Wide Angle 10" f/8 12" f/8 14"/f8 130mm...
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...speed 10:1 control Vixen®-style mounting plate NA NA NA NA NA 25 lb 40 lb 47 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS 10 inch Advanced Coma- 12 inch Advanced Coma- 14 inch Advanced Coma- 130mm APO Free Free Free Product number UPC Optical design Clear aperture Focal length focal ratio ...-01 7 09942 60061 2 10 inches 2032mm, f/8 .46 arcseconds 20.95 1208-85-01 1408-85-01 7 09942 60062 9 7 09942 60063 6 Advanced Coma-Free 12 inches 14 inches 2438mm, f/8 2845mm, f/8 UHTC .38 arcseconds .325 arcseconds 16.86 13.8 8x50 refractor with cross hairs HD-60 25mm long eye relief premium...
...speed 10:1 control Vixen®-style mounting plate NA NA NA NA NA 25 lb 40 lb 47 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS 10 inch Advanced Coma- 12 inch Advanced Coma- 14 inch Advanced Coma- 130mm APO Free Free Free Product number UPC Optical design Clear aperture Focal length focal ratio ...-01 7 09942 60061 2 10 inches 2032mm, f/8 .46 arcseconds 20.95 1208-85-01 1408-85-01 7 09942 60062 9 7 09942 60063 6 Advanced Coma-Free 12 inches 14 inches 2438mm, f/8 2845mm, f/8 UHTC .38 arcseconds .325 arcseconds 16.86 13.8 8x50 refractor with cross hairs HD-60 25mm long eye relief premium...
User Manual
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...degrees. Partial Caldwell catalog (109); Morphological catalog of galaxy clusters (2,712); Draper star catalog (21,160); Abell catalog of galaxies (12,939); Lunar features (1,754); General catalog of irregular galaxies (635); Yale bright star catalog (8,977); Constellations (88); Faintest guide...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 Large Bright Quasars Survey (1,055); Arp catalog of variable stars (29,364); Tracking modes EQ ...
...degrees. Partial Caldwell catalog (109); Morphological catalog of galaxy clusters (2,712); Draper star catalog (21,160); Abell catalog of galaxies (12,939); Lunar features (1,754); General catalog of irregular galaxies (635); Yale bright star catalog (8,977); Constellations (88); Faintest guide...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 Large Bright Quasars Survey (1,055); Arp catalog of variable stars (29,364); Tracking modes EQ ...
User Manual
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...cannot accidentally swing freely. Position StarLock counterweight so that there is flush with the receiver. 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...(Page 8, Fig. 29) so that it and the adjacent cap screws that the OTA does not fall out of your 12" and 14" ACF LX850 Telescopes. To position the StarLock counter weight, loosen the retaining nut that the back edge of the StarLock dovetail is a gap...
...cannot accidentally swing freely. Position StarLock counterweight so that there is flush with the receiver. 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...(Page 8, Fig. 29) so that it and the adjacent cap screws that the OTA does not fall out of your 12" and 14" ACF LX850 Telescopes. To position the StarLock counter weight, loosen the retaining nut that the back edge of the StarLock dovetail is a gap...