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Instruction Manual - Page 2
... the Sun. Children should always have adult supervision while observing.
® The name "Meade" and the Meade logo are trademarks registered with the U.S. Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant.... Patent and Trademark Office and in principal countries throughout the world. Never use a Meade® LX70™ Telescope to the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late...
Instruction 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...
Instruction 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
...Meade LX70 series telescopes are instruments Figure 5: Installing the
fully capable of growing with your interest and mount locking knob and shaft
can meet the requirements of your tele- to remove the Tripod Spreader un-
2. telescope should be -
1. If necessary, back off the
scope, read the entire instructions...images of the parts and Next, ... daylight
hours and setup in the Tripod ...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
...Using the included Phillips screw driver, secure the slow motion control cable onto the shaft until it stops. note that the tripod leg below the declination setting circle (Fig. 1, #...Figure 12: North tripod leg Figure 15: Remove the safety nut
Figure 16: Install the counterweight
8 5. Figure 10: Set the latitude
Figure 9: Attach the counter- Attach the counterweight shaft: Locate the ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... tight and securely the bracket.
Figure 20: Attaching the viewfinder bracket
12. Newtonian Reflector Models only (Fig 3):
After attaching all accessories to the OTA, you Lift 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(Fig. Attach the...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... supplied eyepiece(Fig. when you have finished observing. Later in a safe place and replace it to be used to become familiar with these two axes, separately or simultaneously. ... the Telescope
Note: Some models require an extension tube (if included) be stable on the focuser assembly(Fig 2, # 30). Set the dust cap aside in a safe place and replace it must be balanced. Back...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...is 1000mm. The most common mistake of the 8" reflector model is to practice this alignment performed, objects first located ...an equatorial mount is determined by Moving the
Telescope Manually
After the telescope is eyepiece magnification, yes, you... eyepiece. Get the assistance of 26mm.
ditions cannot reasonably support. For the best results during long observing sessions. Then ...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
...precisely point at an observing location, take note of where the Sun rises (East) and sets (West) each day. The closest bright star to the southern celestial pole. Using Sigma...: RA Polar Axis toward True North (Polaris)
Top View
Figure 31: RA Polar Axis toward where the Sun set. After the site is necessary to reference star patterns since the southern celestial pole has no nearby bright stars....
Instruction Manual - Page 15
...quality optical system, including giant research telescopes. Given the care and respect due any of 3 parts distilled water to be wiped down the main telescope tube, the view (depending upon the ...a humid night, water condensation on the telescope surfaces will rarely, if ever, require factory servicing. You may be removed with an ear syringe (available at any damage to clean the lens...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
... of this kit also contains a Meade Series 4000 Color Filter Set #1 including high quality "dyed in...models. Meade Series 4000 Nebular Filters utilize the very latest in focal lengths of the LX70 motor drive kit requires the LX70 mount to the #140, may also be employed with threaded battery compartment. (3 "AAA" batteries required.)
Meade Series 4000 Eyepiece and Filter Set: Complete set...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
...33"). as Right As- as 0° 0' 0."APPENDIX B: Setting Circles
gitude are known as the constellations of the zero R.A.
These lines are drawn between the North and ...Earth's surface can be located using
an equator just like a map of cosmic Greenwich meridian. Using setting circles
The celestial map also contains two poles and requires a developed technique. south poles (i.e., the...
Instruction Manual - Page 20
... numbers.).
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.
If the procedure has been followed carefully, the bright star should now be of If when using...
Instruction Manual - Page 24
... a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number prior to return.
If factory service is not valid in this warranty. This warranty gives you will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by writing, or calling (949) 451-1450. This warranty is required, you specific rights. Meade specifically disclaims special, indirect, or consequential damages or lost profit which may...
Instruction Manual - Page 28
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.
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