Meade StarNavigator 90mm Instruction Manual - Page 3

Battery Safety Instructions • Always purchase the correct size (8 x 1.5V AA, 15A/15AC ANSI, LR6 IEC), (2 x ANSI/NEDA5004LC, IEC-CR2032) and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use. • Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. • 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 the batteries from any telescope which is not to be used for an extended period of time. • Remove used batteries promptly. • Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. • Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon Zinc), or rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium) batteries. Caution: • If batteries or parts are swallowed, 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 principal countries throughout the world. All rights reserved. ™ "LPI", "AudioStar", "StarNavigator" and "Tonight's Best" are trademarks of Meade Instruments Corp. Patents: US 6,392,799 Other Patent Pending © 2010 Meade Instruments Corp. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. CONTENTS Easy Set-Up Guide 4 Telescope Features 7 Audiostar Features 9 Getting Started 11 Packing List 11 How to Assemble Your Telescope 11 Red Dot Viewfinder 12 Aligning the Viewfinder 12 Choosing an Eyepiece 13 Observing 14 Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually..........14 Terrestrial Observing 14 Observing Using Audiostar's Arrow Keys 14 Slew Speeds, Playing the Audio, Observe the Moon 15 Astronomical Observing 15 To Track an Object Automatically 16 Alt/Az Home Position 16 Moving Through Audiostar's Menus 16 Initializing Audiostar 16 Easy (Two-Star) Align 17 Two-Star Alt/Az Alignment 18 One-Star Alt/Az Alignment 19 Go To Saturn 19 Take a Guided Tour 19 Basic Audiostar Operation 20 Audiostar Navigation Exercise 20 Entering Data into Audiostar 21 Navigating Audiostar 21 Adjusting the Speed of a Scrolling Message 21 Menus and Menu Options 22 Complete Audiostar Menu Structure 22 Object Menu 22 Event Menu 23 Glossary Menu, Utilities Menu 24 Setup Menu 25 Advanced Audiostar Features 28 Adding Observing Sites 28 Landmarks 29 Identify 30 Browse 30 Optional Accessories 32 Caring for Your Telescope 33 Collimation 33 Meade Consumer Solutions 34 Specifications 36 Appendix A: Celestial Coordinates 38 Locating the Celestial Pole 38 Appendix B: To Find Objects Not in the Database ........39 Appendix C: Observing Satellites 40 Appendix D: Training the Drive 41 Appendix E: Replacing the Batteries 42 Appendix F: Manually Setting Time and Date 42 Basic Astronomy 43 Meade Limited Warranty Back Cover 3