Meade LX70 Reflector 8 inch User Manual

Meade LX70 Reflector 8 inch Manual

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    Instruction Manual LX70 Series German Equatorial Telescopes 1
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    WARNING! Never use a Meade® LX70™ Telescope to look at the Sun! Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye. Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late. Do not point the telescope at or near
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    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 20 Appendix C: Latitude Chart 21 Appendix D: Basic Astronomy 22 Meade Customer Service 24 Meade Warranty 24 3
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    LX70 Mount Key Features 24 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
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    LX70 OTA Key Features 25 37 34 33 27 28 36 35 34 31 32 39 38 26 40 30 29 41 25 Front Dust Cover (not shown) 26 Dovetail Rail 27 Cradle Ring & Cradle Ring Lock Knobs 28 1/4-20 Accessory Mounting Screw with Lock 29 Focuser and Focuser Wheel 30 Focuser Lock Knob 31 Eyepiece 32 Eyepiece
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    LX70 OTA Key Features 34 33 37 25 36 35 31 41 32 29 40 41 26 49 25 Front Dust Cover (not shown) 26 Dovetail Rail 29 Focuser Knob (not shown) 31 Eyepiece 32 Eyepiece Holder Thumbscrews 33 Viewfinder 34 Viewfinder Dust Caps 35 Viewfinder Adjustment Screws 36 Viewfinder Bracket with Lock
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    of the most demand- ing advanced observer. Before using your tele- to prevent the tripod spreader from falling off the scope, read the entire instructions carefully. Your shaft. telescope should be assembled during daylight hours and setup in an area that allows you to 4. Attach mount to tripod
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    5. Attach the counterweight shaft: Locate the counterweight shaft (Fig. 1, #9) and thread down the Locking Nut (Fig. 1, #13) until it stops. Next, thread the counterweight shaft into the threaded hole on the front side of the mount, When the pointer points at your latitude, tighten both screws
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    terweight lock knob so the pin is not obstruct- will need to balance the telescope before use. ing the hole. Unscrew the safety cap (Fig. 1, See the section BALANCING THE TELE#10) from the shaft. Holding the counterweight SCOPE. firmly in one hand, slip the counterweight to approximately the
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    when you have finished observing. Back off the eyepiece thumbscrews (Fig 3, #32) and insert the supplied eyepiece( Fig 3. #31) into the eyepiece holder. Tighten the holder thumbscrews to a firm feel to secure the eyepiece. 4, #31) into the diagonal mirror. Tighten the eyepiece holder thumbscrews(
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    1. Firmly hold the counterweight shaft secure so the wide-field viewfinder, then look into the eyeit cannot swing freely. Loosen the R.A. lock(Fig. piece of the main telescope for a detailed view. 1, #17). The optical tube now moves freely about To align the viewfinder, perform steps 1 through the
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    magnifications which the telescope's aperture and atmospheric con- ditions cannot reasonably support. Keep in mind that a smaller, but bright and well-resolved the Telescope Manually After the telescope is assembled and balanced as described previously, you are ready to begin manual observations.
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    en the R.A. and Dec. locks. Tracking Objects Once centered, an object can be focused by turning one of the knobs of the focusing mecha- As the Earth rotates beneath the night sky, the nism. Notice that when observing astronomical stars appear to move from East to West. The objects, the field of
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    your left shoulder toward where the Sun set. To precisely point at the pole, find the North Star (Polaris) by using the Big Dipper as a guide (See figure below). In the southern Hemisphere, you align the mount to the southern celestial pole. To do this it is necessary to reference star
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    yield a lifetime of rewarding views. Given the care and respect due any precision instrument, your LX70 will rarely, if ever, require factory servicing. Maintenance guidelines include: a. Avoid cleaning the telescope's optics: A little dust on the mirrors or the front surface of the telescope's lens
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    Alignment (Collimation) of the Newtonian Reflector OTA The optical systems of Newtonian Reflector telescopes include the following parts: primary mirror (Fig. 34, #1); secondary mirror (Fig. 34, #2); secondary mirror-holder (Fig. 34, #3); secondary mirror-vanes (Fig. 34, #4) and (Fig. 35, #1);
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    4 3 Figure 34 2 Figure 35 4 Figure 37 1 2 Figure 39 2 1 5 6 Newtonian Reflector (section view) 2 3 1 3 2 Figure 36 1 2 2 3 5 1 Figure 38 1 2 4 3 3 Figure 40 17
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    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES A wide assortment of professional Meade accessories is available for the LX70 Series telescope models. The premium quality of these accessories is well-suited to the quality of the instrument itself. Consult the Meade Website (www.meade.com) for complete details on these and
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    APPENDIX A: Declination (Dec.): This celestial version of lat- Celestial Coordinates itude is measured in degrees, arc-minutes, and arc-seconds (e.g., 15° 27' 33"). Dec. locations north of the celestial equator are indicated with a plus (+) sign (e.g., the Dec. of the North ce- A celestial
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    APPENDIX B: Setting Circles the objects DEC coordinate is aligned with the 0 registration mark. If the procedure has been followed carefully, the bright star should now be in the center of the telescope eyepiece and setting circles showing the bright star coordinates. To use the setting circles to
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    APPENDIX C: Latitude Chart Latitude Chart for Major Cities of the World To aid in the polar alignment procedure, latitudes of major cities around the world are listed below. To determine the latitude of an observing site not listed on the chart, locate the city closest to your site or locate your
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    APPENDIX D: Basic Astronomy In the early 17th century Italian Scientist Galileo, using a telescope smaller than your LX70, turned it skyward instead of looking at the distant trees and mountains. What he saw, and what he realized about what he saw, has forever changed the way mankind thinks about
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    coloring on the planet's surface may be visible. start with an easy grouping of stars, such as the Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system Big Dipper in Ursa Major. Then, use a star chart and is eleven times the diameter of Earth. The to explore across the sky. planet appears as a disk
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    first, before returning the telescope to the factory, giving full particulars as to the nature of the problem, as well as your name, address, and daytime telephone number. The great majority of servicing issues can be resolved by telephone, avoiding return of the telescope to the factory. If factory
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    OBSERVATION LOG 25
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    © 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
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Instruction Manual
LX70 Series
German Equatorial
Telescopes