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...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 Counterweight Shaft 15 Attach Counterweights 15 Routing Connector Cables 15 Removing the Saddle ...Plug in principal countries throughout the world. StarLock, Deep Sky Imager", "LX850", and "Tonight's Best" are trademarks of the Optical System: ACF Models . . 24 ® The name "Meade," "AutoStar" and the Meade logo are trademarks registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in...
...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 Counterweight Shaft 15 Attach Counterweights 15 Routing Connector Cables 15 Removing the Saddle ...Plug in principal countries throughout the world. StarLock, Deep Sky Imager", "LX850", and "Tonight's Best" are trademarks of the Optical System: ACF Models . . 24 ® The name "Meade," "AutoStar" and the Meade logo are trademarks registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in...
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...on the 10", 12" and 14" OTAs. Clear Skies, The people at Meade 5 Using revolutionary new technology, every aspect of this amazing telescope system has been designed to deliver the new standard in a long line of experience and innovation, Meade Instruments introduces the latest in ...Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical systems on over 40 years of advanced astronomical products: the LX850. No separate computer, no guide star selection, no coma for one arcsecond guiding. Designed from Meade. These optics produce wider, flatter fields with no user focus. Optional 3" field flattener ...
...on the 10", 12" and 14" OTAs. Clear Skies, The people at Meade 5 Using revolutionary new technology, every aspect of this amazing telescope system has been designed to deliver the new standard in a long line of experience and innovation, Meade Instruments introduces the latest in ...Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical systems on over 40 years of advanced astronomical products: the LX850. No separate computer, no guide star selection, no coma for one arcsecond guiding. Designed from Meade. These optics produce wider, flatter fields with no user focus. Optional 3" field flattener ...
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... the formula to a firm feel only; At this assembly through the central mounting hole in the southern hemisphere). Fig 10: DEC and RA Clutch Locations 14 Fig 12: Attach Counterweight Shaft. AutoStar #497 HAsAsNeDmBbOlyX Loosen the two (2) leg lock-knobs on opposite side (not visible). Tighten the locks to calculate your...
... the formula to a firm feel only; At this assembly through the central mounting hole in the southern hemisphere). Fig 10: DEC and RA Clutch Locations 14 Fig 12: Attach Counterweight Shaft. AutoStar #497 HAsAsNeDmBbOlyX Loosen the two (2) leg lock-knobs on opposite side (not visible). Tighten the locks to calculate your...
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... installed at 70. Starlock's 6-pin Remove these fasteners to obtain a proper balance with a assisting cable routing tool. Note: 12" and 14" f/8 ACF models please refer to Appendix F for shipping. Fig 15: Access to dovetail saddle plate fasteners. Attach the Counterweight Shaft Remove ...OTA and accessories, the counterweights will be adjusted to remove dovetail saddle plate. Thread the shaft into the LX850 mount is fully assembled with a Meade optical tube assembly (OTA), additional counterweights may have been included depending on then end of the counterweight THE...
... installed at 70. Starlock's 6-pin Remove these fasteners to obtain a proper balance with a assisting cable routing tool. Note: 12" and 14" f/8 ACF models please refer to Appendix F for shipping. Fig 15: Access to dovetail saddle plate fasteners. Attach the Counterweight Shaft Remove ...OTA and accessories, the counterweights will be adjusted to remove dovetail saddle plate. Thread the shaft into the LX850 mount is fully assembled with a Meade optical tube assembly (OTA), additional counterweights may have been included depending on then end of the counterweight THE...
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...left side when viewed from behind the mount. The saddle plate is different on each side (Page 9, Fig 5). The 10", 12" and 14" ACF models feature a second mounting location at the top-rear of the OTA mounting point, is preferred for use in the diagonal mirror. ... the Crayford focusing mechanism. Both rails should be positioned in place by two (2) people. • OTAs with a Losmandy®-Style Dovetail: All Meade LX850, Advanced Coma-Free Optical tubes utilize the standard Losmandy®-style dovetail plate. To configure the dovetail adapter to a firm feel only. To attach...
...left side when viewed from behind the mount. The saddle plate is different on each side (Page 9, Fig 5). The 10", 12" and 14" ACF models feature a second mounting location at the top-rear of the OTA mounting point, is preferred for use in the diagonal mirror. ... the Crayford focusing mechanism. Both rails should be positioned in place by two (2) people. • OTAs with a Losmandy®-Style Dovetail: All Meade LX850, Advanced Coma-Free Optical tubes utilize the standard Losmandy®-style dovetail plate. To configure the dovetail adapter to a firm feel only. To attach...
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.... Start by loosening and moving in the horizontal position without tending drift in the RA Axis Slide the OTA to the ground. Return the LX850 to the original position with the RA axis parallel to achieve optimum performance. NOTE: An unbalanced OTA can swing quickly causing injury to move ...easily back and forth in the procedure, you will also unlock the Declination or DEC clutches (3-Places, Page 14, Fig. 10). Once this axis is achieved tighten the cradle ring lock knobs. Meade Refractors: Slightly loosen the cradle ring lock knobs so that the OTA does not fall out of the ...
.... Start by loosening and moving in the horizontal position without tending drift in the RA Axis Slide the OTA to the ground. Return the LX850 to the original position with the RA axis parallel to achieve optimum performance. NOTE: An unbalanced OTA can swing quickly causing injury to move ...easily back and forth in the procedure, you will also unlock the Declination or DEC clutches (3-Places, Page 14, Fig. 10). Once this axis is achieved tighten the cradle ring lock knobs. Meade Refractors: Slightly loosen the cradle ring lock knobs so that the OTA does not fall out of the ...
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...image shift during focusing. Check this step), Unlock the RA and DEC clutches (Page 14, Fig. 10) so that the telescope moves freely on the object you have not already done so, insert the Meade eyepiece into clear focus. 5. Fine Focus Knob Fig 33: APO Crayford focuser Coarse Focus... as the Moon or a bright star, and make any necessary refinements. Fig 32: Dual speed Crayford focuser Focusing the Telescope Meade Advance Coma-Free (ACF): Note: All LX850 ACF optical tube assemblies ship from our factory with dual speeds (7:1 ratio). To focus the telescope, turn the outside coarse focus...
...image shift during focusing. Check this step), Unlock the RA and DEC clutches (Page 14, Fig. 10) so that the telescope moves freely on the object you have not already done so, insert the Meade eyepiece into clear focus. 5. Fine Focus Knob Fig 33: APO Crayford focuser Coarse Focus... as the Moon or a bright star, and make any necessary refinements. Fig 32: Dual speed Crayford focuser Focusing the Telescope Meade Advance Coma-Free (ACF): Note: All LX850 ACF optical tube assemblies ship from our factory with dual speeds (7:1 ratio). To focus the telescope, turn the outside coarse focus...
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...When enabled, it may prove difficult to prevent differential flexure. This problem is the preferred mount location for StarLock as differential flexure. Meade's LX850 OTAs have Meade's "Zero Shift" technology, you must lock your mirror, otherwise as you scope tracks around the sky, especially with good seeing ... of objects. Note that connect the OTA to dovetail plate. This includes the plate interface brackets 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 camera cannot ...
...When enabled, it may prove difficult to prevent differential flexure. This problem is the preferred mount location for StarLock as differential flexure. Meade's LX850 OTAs have Meade's "Zero Shift" technology, you must lock your mirror, otherwise as you scope tracks around the sky, especially with good seeing ... of objects. Note that connect the OTA to dovetail plate. This includes the plate interface brackets 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 camera cannot ...
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...Apparent Field of the instrument itself. AutoOSpttiaron#a4l9A7cHceAsNsDorBiOesX Optional Accessories A wide assortment of professional Meade accessories is well-suited to precisely fit the counterweight shaft. Meade Series 5000 Premium Eyepieces: deliver all the amazing performance that the ACF and APO optical...sharp images all the way to the edge: Additional LX850 Counterweights: Designed to the quality 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/f8 Eyepiece Power/ Actual Field Power/ ...
...Apparent Field of the instrument itself. AutoOSpttiaron#a4l9A7cHceAsNsDorBiOesX Optional Accessories A wide assortment of professional Meade accessories is well-suited to precisely fit the counterweight shaft. Meade Series 5000 Premium Eyepieces: deliver all the amazing performance that the ACF and APO optical...sharp images all the way to the edge: Additional LX850 Counterweights: Designed to the quality 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/f8 Eyepiece Power/ Actual Field Power/ ...
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... light source is pointed down with the RA and DEC locks (Page 14, Fig. 10) in its original box with a dry cloth before returning the telescope to the factory, write or call the Meade Instruments Customer Service Department at any damage to 1 part isopropyl alcohol. ... coatings, giving the appearance of the optical surfaces. Use soft, white facial tissues and make short, gentle strokes. If your LX850 telescope, call the Meade Customer Service Department to be judged by telephone, avoiding return of time; Change tissues often. While such condensation does not normally...
... light source is pointed down with the RA and DEC locks (Page 14, Fig. 10) in its original box with a dry cloth before returning the telescope to the factory, write or call the Meade Instruments Customer Service Department at any damage to 1 part isopropyl alcohol. ... coatings, giving the appearance of the optical surfaces. Use soft, white facial tissues and make short, gentle strokes. If your LX850 telescope, call the Meade Customer Service Department to be judged by telephone, avoiding return of time; Change tissues often. While such condensation does not normally...
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...style 3 inch zero image shift focuser with enhanced 99% reflectivity N.A. 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 Optical coatings Resolving power ... 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...
...style 3 inch zero image shift focuser with enhanced 99% reflectivity N.A. 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 Optical coatings Resolving power ... 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...
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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 Mount body weight 60 lb. Partial Caldwell catalog (109); Earth orbiting satellites (26); GPS Yes Home sensors... catalog (21,160); Yale bright star catalog (8,977); Lunar features (1,754); NGC catalog (7,840); Messier catalog (110); General catalog of 14.72 x 11.78 degrees. Tracking modes EQ North and EQ South Alignment procedures 2-Star Align, 1 Star Polar Align, StarLock assisted drift align...
...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 Mount body weight 60 lb. Partial Caldwell catalog (109); Earth orbiting satellites (26); GPS Yes Home sensors... catalog (21,160); Yale bright star catalog (8,977); Lunar features (1,754); NGC catalog (7,840); Messier catalog (110); General catalog of 14.72 x 11.78 degrees. Tracking modes EQ North and EQ South Alignment procedures 2-Star Align, 1 Star Polar Align, StarLock assisted drift align...
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... the OTA parallel to the user. position Starlock so that the OTA does not fall out of your 12" and 14" ACF LX850 Telescopes. 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...
... the OTA parallel to the user. position Starlock so that the OTA does not fall out of your 12" and 14" ACF LX850 Telescopes. 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...
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..., and phone number. This warranty is not valid in this warranty. and Canada. Meade 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 been ...products without notice. 27 Hubble, Irvine, California 92618 (800) 626-3233 www.meade.com 14-9003-01 020113 Rev. 001 RGA Number Required: Prior to normal wearand-tear. MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY Every Meade telescope, spotting scope, and telescope accessory is warranted by writing, or calling (...
..., and phone number. This warranty is not valid in this warranty. and Canada. Meade 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 been ...products without notice. 27 Hubble, Irvine, California 92618 (800) 626-3233 www.meade.com 14-9003-01 020113 Rev. 001 RGA Number Required: Prior to normal wearand-tear. MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY Every Meade telescope, spotting scope, and telescope accessory is warranted by writing, or calling (...