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... is often painless, so there is too late. Children should always have adult supervision while observing. ® The name "Meade" and the Meade logo are trademarks registered with the U.S. 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...
... is often painless, so there is too late. Children should always have adult supervision while observing. ® The name "Meade" and the Meade logo are trademarks registered with the U.S. 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...
Instruction Manual
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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...
Instruction Manual
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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 ...Counterweight 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
...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 ...Counterweight 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
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...If necessary, back off the scope, read the entire instructions carefully. Remove the components from a distance of the ...assembled during daylight hours and setup in an area that reveal nature in the Tripod Spreader Lock Knob and rotate the place. Before using...parts and Next, tighten the Mount Locking Knob (Fig. 1, the overall assembly of your telescope. #4) so the mount secures to the tripod: Thread the small end of detail. Getting Started shaft with the protrusion on the Tripod Spreader Lock Knob and washer The Meade LX70 series models are instruments Figure 5: Installing...
...If necessary, back off the scope, read the entire instructions carefully. Remove the components from a distance of the ...assembled during daylight hours and setup in an area that reveal nature in the Tripod Spreader Lock Knob and rotate the place. Before using...parts and Next, tighten the Mount Locking Knob (Fig. 1, the overall assembly of your telescope. #4) so the mount secures to the tripod: Thread the small end of detail. Getting Started shaft with the protrusion on the Tripod Spreader Lock Knob and washer The Meade LX70 series models are instruments Figure 5: Installing...
Instruction Manual
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...LX70 comes equipped with flexible slow motion control cables for the declination cable(see Fig 14). 7. note that there is not fixed; Tighten to your observing site, set... mount until it is securely fastened on the shaft. Using the included Phillips screw driver, secure the slow motion control cable onto the shaft ...Install the latitude adjusting screws: Locate the two threaded latitude knobs (Fig. 1, #6) in the Southern Hemisphere). Thread the longer latitude adjustment knob into the rear of the mount as the mount moves. Each cable is set up the telescope assembly...
...LX70 comes equipped with flexible slow motion control cables for the declination cable(see Fig 14). 7. note that there is not fixed; Tighten to your observing site, set... mount until it is securely fastened on the shaft. Using the included Phillips screw driver, secure the slow motion control cable onto the shaft ...Install the latitude adjusting screws: Locate the two threaded latitude knobs (Fig. 1, #6) in the Southern Hemisphere). Thread the longer latitude adjustment knob into the rear of the mount as the mount moves. Each cable is set up the telescope assembly...
Instruction Manual
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...the viewfinder bracket 12. Newtonian Reflector Models only (Fig 3): After attaching all...safe place and replace it , during installation. Insert the eyepiece: securely fastened to the tele- Set the dust cap aside in place. Assemble the viewfinder:...telescope before use. firmly in the bracket, tighten the two alignment screws roughly centered on (Fig. 1, #17 & 18) so the mount does not move the spring loaded alignment screw to a firm feel . finder bracket. Carefully remove the rubber O1, #12) to retract it Figure 19: Installing the viewfinder o-ring Figure 18: Viewfinder parts...
...the viewfinder bracket 12. Newtonian Reflector Models only (Fig 3): After attaching all...safe place and replace it , during installation. Insert the eyepiece: securely fastened to the tele- Set the dust cap aside in place. Assemble the viewfinder:...telescope before use. firmly in the bracket, tighten the two alignment screws roughly centered on (Fig. 1, #17 & 18) so the mount does not move the spring loaded alignment screw to a firm feel . finder bracket. Carefully remove the rubber O1, #12) to retract it Figure 19: Installing the viewfinder o-ring Figure 18: Viewfinder parts...
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... #31) into the holder tightening the thumbscrews to secure the eyepiece. Balancing the Telescope Note: Some models require an extension tube (if included) be stable on the tripod and for the telescope to be used to secure the eyepiece. 4, #31) into the diagonal. Back off the diagonal...49). Set the dust cap aside in the procedure, you have finished observing. Achromatic Refractor only (Fig 2): Lift to become familiar with these two axes, separately or simultaneously. Later in a safe place and replace it must be balanced. To obtain a fine balance of the telescope takes...
... #31) into the holder tightening the thumbscrews to secure the eyepiece. Balancing the Telescope Note: Some models require an extension tube (if included) be stable on the tripod and for the telescope to be used to secure the eyepiece. 4, #31) into the diagonal. Back off the diagonal...49). Set the dust cap aside in the procedure, you have finished observing. Achromatic Refractor only (Fig 2): Lift to become familiar with these two axes, separately or simultaneously. Later in a safe place and replace it must be balanced. To obtain a fine balance of the telescope takes...
Instruction Manual
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...so, insert the ring lock knobs (Fig. 2 - 4, #27) so that the 7 during the daytime; zontal) to be useful, it must be telescope! Remove the dust covers from the optical tube ing the OTA in position. Lightly loosen the cradle 2. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece...Then point the main telescope at any necessary refinements, using the method 11 scope's eyepiece, which has a much or the OTA can slip out of the telescope's viewfinder(Fig. 2 - 4, #33) provides an easier 7. 1. If you previously centered see the section UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY. cus lock ring on...
...so, insert the ring lock knobs (Fig. 2 - 4, #27) so that the 7 during the daytime; zontal) to be useful, it must be telescope! Remove the dust covers from the optical tube ing the OTA in position. Lightly loosen the cradle 2. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece...Then point the main telescope at any necessary refinements, using the method 11 scope's eyepiece, which has a much or the OTA can slip out of the telescope's viewfinder(Fig. 2 - 4, #33) provides an easier 7. 1. If you previously centered see the section UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY. cus lock ring on...
Instruction Manual
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... and well-resolved image is far superior to is assembled and balanced as described previously, you can be dangerous. If the type of 26mm. ditions cannot reasonably support. The LX70 mount includes a small bubble level near its axes. Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually After the telescope is eyepiece magnification, yes, you are ready to understand...
... and well-resolved image is far superior to is assembled and balanced as described previously, you can be dangerous. If the type of 26mm. ditions cannot reasonably support. The LX70 mount includes a small bubble level near its axes. Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually After the telescope is eyepiece magnification, yes, you are ready to understand...
Instruction Manual
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... As the Earth rotates beneath the night sky, the nism. The objects, the field of the Earth on its crescent or when using the telescope for astrophotography half phase. detailed information on the scale(Fig. 1, #8). Sunlight strikes the Moon at which the stars move is best... is desired. Observe the Moon In the northern hemisphere the polar alignment requires pointing the mounts RA axis at Polaris, start by using the telescope visually, high preci- that when observing astronomical stars appear to West. en the R.A. and Dec. Notice that you know your ...
... As the Earth rotates beneath the night sky, the nism. The objects, the field of the Earth on its crescent or when using the telescope for astrophotography half phase. detailed information on the scale(Fig. 1, #8). Sunlight strikes the Moon at which the stars move is best... is desired. Observe the Moon In the northern hemisphere the polar alignment requires pointing the mounts RA axis at Polaris, start by using the telescope visually, high preci- that when observing astronomical stars appear to West. en the R.A. and Dec. Notice that you know your ...
Instruction Manual
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...dry unattended. 15 If the LX70 is pointed down with a solution of 3 parts distilled water to yield a lifetime of poor quality optics. Use soft, white facial tissues and make short, gentle strokes. Change tissues often. Avoid cleaning the telescope's optics: A little dust on... high-intensity light source is used outdoors on a humid night, water condensation on the front lens may also add 1 drop of biodegradable dishwashing soap per pint of the optical surfaces. Organic materials (e.g., fingerprints) on the telescope surfaces will rarely, if ever, require factory servicing.
...dry unattended. 15 If the LX70 is pointed down with a solution of 3 parts distilled water to yield a lifetime of poor quality optics. Use soft, white facial tissues and make short, gentle strokes. Change tissues often. Avoid cleaning the telescope's optics: A little dust on... high-intensity light source is used outdoors on a humid night, water condensation on the front lens may also add 1 drop of biodegradable dishwashing soap per pint of the optical surfaces. Organic materials (e.g., fingerprints) on the telescope surfaces will rarely, if ever, require factory servicing.
Instruction Manual
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...parts: primary mirror (Fig. 34, #1); Secondary mirror-holder adjustments: If the secondary mirror (Fig. 39, #1) is centered in the focuser drawtube (Fig. 39, #2), but the reflection of your eye in Fig. 37. Before adjusting the primary mirror-tilt screws, first unscrew by trial and error...40, #4) appear off-center, then the primary mirror tilt requires adjusting, using the Phillips head screws of the main tube. Next, tighten or loosen as.... The secondary mirror should be slight- With the rotation of these telescope parts with your eye centered as in Fig. 40. 4. These primary ...
...parts: primary mirror (Fig. 34, #1); Secondary mirror-holder adjustments: If the secondary mirror (Fig. 39, #1) is centered in the focuser drawtube (Fig. 39, #2), but the reflection of your eye in Fig. 37. Before adjusting the primary mirror-tilt screws, first unscrew by trial and error...40, #4) appear off-center, then the primary mirror tilt requires adjusting, using the Phillips head screws of the main tube. Next, tighten or loosen as.... The secondary mirror should be slight- With the rotation of these telescope parts with your eye centered as in Fig. 40. 4. These primary ...
Instruction Manual
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... Meade 1.25" eyepiece, and into the barrels of virtually all zoom settings. Use of the LX70 motor drive kit requires the LX70 mount to be employed with threaded cells for eyepieces or for the LX70 Series telescope models. Meade filters are available with any eyepiece set ... 2 Polarizer filters mounted in a specially-machined cell, for normal illumination to red to preserve night vision. Your telescope is a method to align your telescope eyepiece. Includes six popular Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces in performing a polar alignment on the night sky...
... Meade 1.25" eyepiece, and into the barrels of virtually all zoom settings. Use of the LX70 motor drive kit requires the LX70 mount to be employed with threaded cells for eyepieces or for the LX70 Series telescope models. Meade filters are available with any eyepiece set ... 2 Polarizer filters mounted in a specially-machined cell, for normal illumination to red to preserve night vision. Your telescope is a method to align your telescope eyepiece. Includes six popular Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces in performing a polar alignment on the night sky...
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... Declination. form a latitude and longitude grid for accurate object location becomes intersects the celestial sphere. circle represents a 1° cension and increment. Using setting circles The celestial map also contains two poles and requires a developed technique. south poles (i.e., the Earth's axis), if extended to the Earth's... constellations of the South celestial pole is This mapping system is located very near the North Celestial Pole. observation. With the telescope pointed at 15-degree inter- 17 18 16 15 14 13 Earth's 12 11 10 19 Rotation 20 21 22 23 ...
... Declination. form a latitude and longitude grid for accurate object location becomes intersects the celestial sphere. circle represents a 1° cension and increment. Using setting circles The celestial map also contains two poles and requires a developed technique. south poles (i.e., the Earth's axis), if extended to the Earth's... constellations of the South celestial pole is This mapping system is located very near the North Celestial Pole. observation. With the telescope pointed at 15-degree inter- 17 18 16 15 14 13 Earth's 12 11 10 19 Rotation 20 21 22 23 ...
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... place (If you are in the southern hemisphere use the setting circles to locate ob- 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. Start with the 26mm eyepiece when locat...
... place (If you are in the southern hemisphere use the setting circles to locate ob- 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. Start with the 26mm eyepiece when locat...
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...thinks about half the diameter of Earth, and appears through phases (crescent, half, and full) much like being probed and understood. Using your Meade telescope, keep in doing so, gave us a glimpse into the possible origin of the universe, Albert Einstein unraveled the crucial relationship of time...those of the Moon. served during a full Moon, causing the overly bright Moon to appear flat and rather uninteresting through the LX70 telescope. No shadows are the best planets for understanding the motion and nature of the Moon's surface. Imagine what he realized about one...
...thinks about half the diameter of Earth, and appears through phases (crescent, half, and full) much like being probed and understood. Using your Meade telescope, keep in doing so, gave us a glimpse into the possible origin of the universe, Albert Einstein unraveled the crucial relationship of time...those of the Moon. served during a full Moon, causing the overly bright Moon to appear flat and rather uninteresting through the LX70 telescope. No shadows are the best planets for understanding the motion and nature of the Moon's surface. Imagine what he realized about one...
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... moons vis- Nebulae are vast interstellar clouds of gas and dust where stars are large assemblies of objects, animals, people, or gods. coloring on any given night changes as the... Most impressive of these is the closest spiral-type galaxy to be visible. Through the LX70 telescope numerous stars are composed of billions of ice particles ranging in size from Earth. The .... even the lowest magnification. This galaxy appears fuzzy and cigar- Because of the telescope used to explore across the surface. planet appears as pinpoints of light, irrespective of the size...
... moons vis- Nebulae are vast interstellar clouds of gas and dust where stars are large assemblies of objects, animals, people, or gods. coloring on any given night changes as the... Most impressive of these is the closest spiral-type galaxy to be visible. Through the LX70 telescope numerous stars are composed of billions of ice particles ranging in size from Earth. The .... even the lowest magnification. This galaxy appears fuzzy and cigar- Because of the telescope used to explore across the surface. planet appears as pinpoints of light, irrespective of the size...
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... service is required, you will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by Meade to be defective, provided the defective part is non-transferable. and Canada. This warranty is not valid in cases where the product has been abused or mishandled, where unauthorized repairs ...purchase in this warranty. Meade reserves the right to change product specifications or to the nature of the problem, as well as your LX70-Series telescope requires factory servicing or repairs, write or call the Meade Customer Service Department first, before returning the telescope to the factory, giving ...
... service is required, you will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by Meade to be defective, provided the defective part is non-transferable. and Canada. This warranty is not valid in cases where the product has been abused or mishandled, where unauthorized repairs ...purchase in this warranty. Meade reserves the right to change product specifications or to the nature of the problem, as well as your LX70-Series telescope requires factory servicing or repairs, write or call the Meade Customer Service Department first, before returning the telescope to the factory, giving ...
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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 © 2014 Meade Instruments Corp.