Meade StarNavigator 102mm Instruction Manual

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    Instruction Manual StarNavigator™ Series Reflecting and Refracting Telescopes with Audiostar™ MEADE.COM
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    viewfinder as it is moving. Children should always have adult supervision while observing. Refracting Telescopes use a large objective lens as their primary light-collecting element. Meade refractors, in all models and apertures, include achromatic (2-element) objective lenses in order to reduce
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    , see a doctor immediately. If you are anxious to use your StarNavigator Telescope for the first time, before a thorough reading of this instruction manual, see the EASY SET-UP GUIDE on page 4. ® The name "Meade," and the Meade logo are trademarks registered with the U.S. Patent Office and in
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    EASY SET-UP GUIDE 1 4 & 5 Fasten wingnuts 1. Open the tripod: Remove the tripod from the giftbox and stand vertically. Gently pull the legs rings. E Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the
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    refractor models only, see inside front cover): Pull out to remove the plastic dust cover from the eyepiece holder (A). Slide the tube of the diagonal prism (B) into the telescope telescope's main tube to locate an object. Practice using the Audiostar Arrow keys to centre an object in the telescope
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    side) 2. Eyepiece Holder 3. 90° Diagonal Prism (refractors only) 12 11 8 7 4. Eyepiece Holder 13 Support Struts 21. Tripod Leg Locks 22. Tripod Legs 23. Tripod Base 24. Azimuth Setting Circle 25. Battery Compartment 20 26. Base Lock Knob Features of the StarNavigator Series telescopes
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    ) 17 26 18 IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not remove the velvet pads from this end of the telescope. Features of the StarNavigator Series telescopes are virtually identical. Certain features of your telescope may look different than, or be positioned slightly differently than the one pictured here, but the
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    This page folds out
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    Altitude lock clockwise (to a firm feel only) prevents the telescope from being moved manually and engages the vertical motor drive clutch for Audiostar operation (F, Fig. Ib). ¸ Dew Shield: Reduces dew formation on the telescope's primary lens (refractor models only). ¹ Dust Cap: Pull to remove the
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    Audiostar handbox, and other accessories. 2) Inner Support Struts manually moving the optical tube on the horizontal axis. See page 11 for more information. Fig. 2: The StarNavigator Audiostar handbox. Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope
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    (www.meade.com) and share software with other Audiostar enthusiasts. (Requires optional #505 AstroFinder™ Software and Cable Connector Kit. See OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, page 32.) • Control your StarNavigator telescope with your PC using an RS-232 interface. • Access a glossary of astronomical terms
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    DEFINITION: Throughout this manual, you will notice the term "Alt/Az." Alt/Az (short for altazimuth) just means that your telescope moves up and down and from side to side. Alt/Az is one of many methods used by amateur astronomers to locate celestial objects. Fasten wingnuts Fig. 3 Attach Tray to
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    Telescope The telescope attaches directly to the tripod. The telescope in this way is mounted in an "Altazimuth" ("Altitude-Azimuth," or "vertical-horizontal") format. The telescope Fig. 1) over the inner support strut that contains two bolt the 90° diagonal prism (refractor models only): Pull out to
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    ). it in the diagonal prism (refractor models only; 1, Fig. 9) or Meade warranty. Always remove the batteries if they are not to be used for a long period of time. 14. Connect Audiostar NOTE: The Audiostar handbox does not require batteries; the telescope's batteries supply power to Audiostar. 15.
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    conditions. Audiostar can calculate the best eyepiece for you to use. Try out the "Eyepiece Calc" feature in the Utilities menu. Most observers should have three or four additional eyepieces to achieve the full range of reasonable magnifications possible with the StarNavigator telescopes. See
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    ), or by using Audiostar's GO TO capabilities (see GO TO SATURN, page 19). Terrestrial Observing StarNavigator refracting telescopes are excellent high-resolution, terrestrial (land) telescopes (reflecting telescopes are designed primarily for astronomical observations). Viewing terrestrial objects
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    for rough centring of an object in the eyepiece. Speed 9: Moves the telescope quickly from one point in the sky to another. Playing the Audio The StarNavigator telescope is equipped with Astronomer Inside technology. This revolutionary technology provides object descriptions of night sky objects
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    not tracking an astronomical object, the object will drift out of the eyepiece field of view. The tracking function automatically keeps an object more or less centred in the telescope's eyepiece. To track objects, you must first set the telescope in the home position, then initialize Audiostar, and
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    the telescope. Once the telescope has been set in the Alt/Az home position, do not loosen the telescope locks (10F, Fig. 1b), or move the base manually, or first and highlighted by a right pointing Arrow (>). 7. AudioStar then requests the telescope model number. Use the Scroll keys to cycle through
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    star in the area of the sky where the telescope is pointing. Use the Arrow keys to move the telescope until the star is visible and centred in the at all about the star that has been chosen, no problem. Just press the Scroll Down key and Audiostar will find another star to align upon. Looking at or
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    telescope. Do not loosen the telescope locks (10F, Fig. 1b and 26, Fig. 1), or move the base manually, or alignment will be lost. This exercise shows how to select a object (Saturn) for viewing from Audiostar presentation provided by Astronomer Inside. Press GO TO to move the telescope to the object
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    the Moon. Select Item: Utilities GLOSSARY Discover the world of astronomy by alphabetically accessing astronomical terms. Select Item: Glossary Select Item: Guided Tour GUIDED TOUR Journey through the universe as AudioStar escorts you to the best celestial objects at your location. Object Event
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    Select Item." 9. Press MODE again to return to the starting point of "Select Item: Object." Entering data into Audiostar ‫ ܖ‬To enter numbers and text: a) Use the Number keys to enter digits, or b) Use the Arrow to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the
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    the Object menu. Also see TAKE A GUIDED TOUR, page 19. Many Audiostar menu categories contain databases. An Audiostar database is a list of viewable objects When one of these objects is selected from a database, Audiostar moves your telescope (if properly aligned) and points it at the selected object
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    being observed. 4. If the telescope is not directly on an Audiostar database object, the nearest database object is located and displayed on the screen. Press GO TO and the telescope slews to that object. Event Menu The Event menu provides access to dates and times of astronomical events. The Event
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    common astronomical terms and Audiostar functions. Access directly through the Glossary menu or through hypertext words embedded in Audiostar. if there are other observers in the area. Never shine a flashlight into a telescope while someone is observing! • Dress warmly. It gets chilly when you're
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    screen prompts to turn off power. IMPORTANT NOTE: When the "Park Scope" option is chosen and the display prompts you to turn off the telescope's power, Audiostar is unable to be returned to operation without turning the power off and then back on. Language: Select the English language or other pre
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    down). ‫ ܖ‬Calibrate Motor: If the telescope motors appear to have a problem, use this option to retest the motors before performing a Reset. This option is also used if an Audiostar unit is moved between telescopes, to match Audiostar to the new telescope. To calibrate the motors, select this
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    the instruction sheet included astronomical sites, coordinates of celestial objects, and the latest satellite tracking information for the Audiostar handbox.You'll find our websites at: http://www.meade.com/ http://www.meade4M.org/ Here are some other sites you might find useful: • Sky & Telescope
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    earlier in this manual. The following examples assume that you have a basic knowledge of Audiostar and understand how to scroll to a desired menu or menu option, and how to enter numbers and text. It also assumes that you have initialized Audiostar and have placed the telescope in the "Home
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    Audiostar's memory. 1. Set the telescope in the home position, if necessary. Note for future reference where the telescope is located and if you have aligned the telescope change this option back to "Astronomical" when you wish to view (do not manually move the telescope), move the telescope to the
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    one you queried about. IMPORTANT NOTE: For this function to operate properly, you must first set the telescope in the home position and initialize Audiostar. If you physically move the telescope after initialization, this function will fail to operate properly. In this procedure, you will centre an
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    objects. 8. Press MODE repeatedly to leave this menu. StarNavigator Look into the Future The Audiostar Date menu option in the Setup menu is much more can begin your astronomical observing. Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near
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    #928 45° Erecting Prism: The 90° diagonal provided with StarNavigator refractors results in upright-but-reversed viewing of land subjects. The # astronomical and terrestrial lighting conditions. The AutoStar Suite with Meade LPI™ (Lunar Planetary Imager) turns your StarNavigator telescope, AudioStar
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    telescope will rarely, if ever, require factory servicing. Maintenance guidelines include: a. Avoid cleaning the telescope's optics: a little dust on the front surface of the telescope follow. The optical systems of Meade StarNavigator reflecting telescopes include the following parts: primary
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    Friday. In the unlikely event that your StarNavigator telescope requires factory servicing or repairs, write or call the Meade Consumer Solutions Department first, before returning the telescope to the factory, giving full particulars as to the nature of the problem, as well as your name, address
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    . 1 2 Fig. 28. 2 1 5 6 2 1 3 Fig. 25. 3 2 1 2 2 3 5 Fig. 27. 1 1 2 4 3 3 Fig. 29. Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving. 35
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    (user-supplied 8 x AA Hand controller AudioStar StarNavigator70 Optical design Refractor Clear aperture 70 mm Focal length 700 mm Focal ratio f/10 Resolving power 1.6 arc secs Max power 250X Mounting Single-arm, motorized Alt-Az Alignment Altazimuth Slew speeds 1x sidereal to 5.5°/sec in
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    Max power 350X Mounting Single-arm, motorized Alt-Az Alignment Altazimuth Slew speeds 1x sidereal to 5.5°/sec in 9 increments Tripod 8 x AA Hand controller AudioStar Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun.
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    the North Star (Polaris) by using the Big Dipper as a guide (Fig. 31). IMPORTANT NOTE: For almost all astronomical observing requirements, approximate settings are acceptable. Do not allow undue attention to precise alignment of the telescope to interfere with your basic enjoyment of the instrument
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    celestial object using the Number keys, overwriting the coordinates currently displayed. As soon as the coordinates are entered, Audiostar slews the telescope to the coordinates. Note that the telescope must be initialized and placed in the Alt/Az home position (see page 16) for this procedure to
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    the Meade website (www.meade.com) approximately once a month to get updated information and instructions on how to download this data to Audiostar. only in the field of view for a few minutes, requiring Audiostar to slew the telescope rapidly. Best viewing is near Sunrise or Sunset when the sky is
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    APPENDIX D Training the Drive Train the telescope motors using Audiostar. Perform this procedure if you are experiencing any pointing accuracy problems. Fig. 32 depicts the complete Drive Training procedure. NOTE: Use a terrestrial object, such as a telephone pole or lamp post, to train the drive.
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    the "3" is highlighted. 10. Press the Number key "7." Press ENTER. The date is now entered. How to manually set the time to 11:30 p.m.: If you have just set the date, "Setup: Date" displays. Press damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the
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    astronomers. So as you look through your Meade StarNavigator telescope, keep in mind Galileo. To him, a telescope was Audiostar Glossary Be sure to make use of Audiostar's Glossary feature. The Glossary menu provides an alphabetical listing of definitions and descriptions of common astronomical
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    a monthly astronomy magazine, such as Sky and Telescope or Astronomy. You can also consult Audiostar for information about planets. Scroll to the "Object set times). Listed below are the best planets for viewing through the StarNavigator series. Venus is about nine-tenths the diametre of Earth. As
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    2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Meade Instruments Corp 27 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A. We declare that the Meade Instruments Corp. Model StarNavigator comply with the provisions of irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the
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    003. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DoC) FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: PRODUCT NAME : MEADE StarNavigator Telescope MODEL NO : StarNavigator TRADE NAME : Digital Telescope IS HEREWITH CONFIRMED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CFR47 PART 15 REGULATION
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Instruction Manual
StarNavigator
™
Series
Reflecting and Refracting Telescopes
with Audiostar
™
MEADE.COM