Meade NGC instruction manual Gets trapped below

tube. See

light level.

Diagonal Mirror Thumbscrew: Tightens the eyepiece in place. Tighten to a "firm feel" only.

Focuser Drawtube Thumbscrew: Tightens a diagonal mirror or an eyepiece in place. Tighten to a firm feel only.

Red Dot VF Bracket: Holds the red dot viewfinder in place. Attach to the optical HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE, page 8, for more information.

Red Dot VF Intensity Slider: Slide this switch to lower or intensify the red dot

Red Dot VF Alignment Screws: Adjust these screws to align the viewfinder. See ALIGNING THE RED DOT VIEWFINDER, page 9, for more information.

	1)	Focus Knobs: Use to move the telescope’s focuser assembly to obtain precise
		image focus. Rotate the focus knobs clockwise to focus on distant objects, and
		counterclockwise to focus on nearby objects.
	1! Tripod Leg Nuts and Bolts (3): Attach the tripod legs (15, Fig. 1) to the tripod
		head (16, Fig. 1) using these three nuts and bolts. See HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR
		TELESCOPE, page 8, for more information.
	1@ Tripod Leg Brace Supports: Stabilizes the tripod and supports the accessory
		tray. See HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE, page 8, for more information.
	1# Tripod Leg Lock (3): Lift the lock to loosen the inner section of a tripod leg and
		extend the inner leg to the desired height. Press the lock down to lock the leg
		again.
	1$	Accessory Tray: Use the tray to hold extra eyepieces during your observing
		sessions.
	1%	Tripod Legs: Attach the legs to the tripod head (16, Fig. 1). See HOW TO ASSEM-
		BLE YOUR TELESCOPE, page 8, for more information. When observing, spread the
		legs out as far as they will open for a secure viewing platform.
	1^ Base/Tripod Head: Supports the telescope for placement on the tripod. See HOW
		TO ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE, page 8, for more information.
	1& Dew shield: Reduces the formation of dew on the telescope's primary lens and
		acts as a shade for daytime use.
	1*	Battery Compartment Lid (NGC Models Only): Remove the lid to install one
		user-supplied 9v battery in this compartment. See HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR
		TELESCOPE, page 8, for more information.
	1(	Compass/Bubble Level: Use the compass to locate North while aligning the
NOTE: Sometimes air		telescope. See EASY ALIGNMENT, page 12, for more information. When the red
		arrow of the compass and “N” both point in the same direction, the telescope
gets trapped below the
		then points North.
compass dial causing
		Use the bubble level to help set the home position. When the bubble is in the cen-
the compass to not
		ter of the compass, the telescope is level.
work properly.
Gently tap the	2)	Horizontal Slow Motion Control Knob (NGC Models Only): Use this control to
		make fine adjustments in the horizontal movement of the telescope.
compass to insure that
no air is trapped below	2!	Red Dot Viewfinder Battery: Powers the red dot viewfinder. Replace with a
the compass dial.		CR2032 lithium battery.
	2@
	2#
	2$

2%

2^

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