Meade LX200-ACF 8 inch User Manual - Page 3

Battery Safety Instructions • Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use. • Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking care not to mix old and new ones, or batteries of different types. • Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. • Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -). • Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time. • Remove used batteries promptly. • Never attempt to recharge primary batteries as this may cause leakage, fire, or explosion. • Never short-circuit batteries as this may lead to high temperatures, leakage, or explosion. • Never heat batteries in order to revive them. • Remember to switch off devices after use. • Keep batteries out of the reach of children; small batteries may be ingested. • Seek medical advice immediately if a battery has been swallowed. 16" LX200®-ACF Users: See APPENDIX F, page 65, for features unique to the 16" model. 14" LX200®-ACF Users: See APPENDIX G, page 69, for features unique to the 14" model. ® The name "Meade", the Meade logo, LX200 and Autostar are trademarks registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in principal countries throughout the world. Specifications subject to change without notice. Patents: US 7,092,156 US 7,079,317 US 6,304,376 US 6,392,799 US 6,563,636 D 422,610 Patent Pending. © 2009 Meade Instruments Corporation. CONTENTS Quick-Start Guide 4 How to Attach the Tripod to the Telescope 4 Telescope Features 7 AutoStar® II Features 10 Getting Started 13 Parts Listing 13 How to Assemble Your Telescope 13 Choosing an Eyepiece 15 Mounting and Adjusting the Viewfinder 16 Observing 17 Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually ........17 Terrestrial Observing 17 Observing Using AutoStar II's Arrow Keys 17 Focusing the Eyepiece with the Microfocuser ..........18 Slew Speeds 18 Observe the Moon, Astronomical Observing ..........19 To Track an Object Automatically 19 Moving Through AutoStar II's Menus 19 Automatic Alignment 19 Observe a Star Using Automatic Tracking ..........21 Go To Saturn 21 Using the Guided Tour 21 Basic AutoStar II Operation 23 AutoStar II Navigation Exercise 23 Navigating AutoStar II 24 AutoStar II Menus 25 Menu Tree 25 Object Menu 26 Event Menu 27 Glossary Menu, Utilities Menu 28 Setup Menu 29 Hot Button Menus 32 Advanced AutoStar II Features 33 Adding Observing Sites 33 Creating User Objects 34 Observing Satellites, Landmarks 35 Identify 36 Browse 37 Alternate Alt/Az Alignment Methods 38 Initialize AutoStar II (for Alternate Alignments) ........38 Easy (Two-Star) Alignment 38 Two-Star Alt/Az Alignment 39 To Set the Home Position Manually 39 One-Star Alt/Az Alignment 39 Periodic Error Correction 40 Photography 41 Optional Accessories 44 Maintenance, Collimation 47 Contacting Customer Support 49 Specifications 50 Appendix A: Equatorial (Polar) Alignment 53 Appendix B: Latitude Chart 58 Appendix C: How to Create Your Own Guided Tour ......59 Appendix D: Training the Drive 63 Appendix E: The Moon Menu 64 Appendix F: 16" LX200-ACF Features 65 Appendix G: 14" LX200-ACF Features 69 Appendix H: De-rotator and Microfocuser Assembly ....70 Appendix I: Smart Mount 71 Appendix J: Previous Tripod Model Setup 73 Basic Astronomy 74