Meade Telescope Model SN-6AT, SN-6EC Specifications, Model SN-8AT, SN-8EC Specifications

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SPECIFICATIONS

6" f/5 Model SN-6AT, SN-6EC Specifications

Optical design	Schmidt-Newtonian
Clear aperture	6" (152mm)
Focal length	762mm
Focal ratio (photographic speed)	f/5
Resolving power	0.74 arc secs
Coatings	Meade EMC Super Multi-Coatings
	Ultra-High Transmission Coating optional
Mounting	Die-cast aluminum
Input Voltage	12v DC
Alignment	German-type equatorial mount
Slew Speeds	SN-8: 1x sidereal to 4.5°/sec
	in 9 increments
	SN-8EC: 2x sidereal to 4.5°/sec
	in 4 increments
Tripod	Variable-height field tripod
Accessories	8 x 50mm finder
	T-Adapter
	Super Plössl 26mm eyepiece
	1.25" and 2" eyepiece holders
	Battery pack for 8 D-cell batteries
	(user-supplied)
	SN-6: Autostar Controller
	SN-6EC: Electronic Controller
Polar Finder Reticle Batteries	Maxell LR41 or equivalent
Net telescope weight	13 lbs.
Net tripod weight	35 lbs.

8" f/4 Model SN-8AT, SN-8EC Specifications

Optical design	Schmidt-Newtonian
Clear aperture	8" (203mm)
Focal length	812mm
Focal ratio (photographic speed)	f/4
Resolving power	0.56 arc secs
Coatings	Meade EMC Super Multi-Coatings
	Ultra-High Transmission Coating optional
Mounting	Die-cast aluminum
Input Voltage	12v DC
Alignment	German-type equatorial mount
Slew Speeds	SN-8: 1x sidereal to 4.5°/sec
	in 9 increments
	SN-8EC: 2x sidereal to 4.5°/sec
	in 4 increments
Tripod	Variable-height field tripod
Accessories	8 x 50mm finder
	T-Adapter
	Super Plössl 26mm eyepiece
	1.25" and 2" eyepiece holders
	Battery pack for 8 D-cell batteries
	(user-supplied)
	SN-8: Autostar Controller
	SN-8EC: Electronic Controller
Polar Finder Reticle Batteries	Maxell LR41 or equivalent
Net telescope weight	24 lbs.
Net tripod weight	45 lbs.

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Contents

LXD 75 -Series Telescopes Page Contents Telescope Features BC1 g f eD E F LXD75-SeriesYour Personal Window to the Universe $ Computer Control Panel see e LXD75 Tips Features Autostar FeaturesTour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button Tip Accessories How to Assemble Your TelescopeTelescope Assembly Getting StartedViewfinder assembly Newtonian reflector models C D E F Balancing the TelescopeAligning the Viewfinder Choosing an EyepieceToo Much Power? Observing by Moving the Telescope ManuallyActivate the Arrow Keys Autostar Models Only Slew Speeds Autostar Models OnlyTracking Objects Setting the Polar Home PositionObserve the Moon 16bObserve a Star using the Automatic Tracking Feature Using Autostars GO to Capabilities Autostar Models OnlyMoving Through Autostar’s Menus Autostar Models Only Initializing Autostar Autostar Models OnlyTraining the Drive Autostar Models Only Easy Alignment Autostar Models Only Go To Saturn Autostar Models OnlyUsing the Guided Tour Autostar Models Only Planet Saturn is over 800 million miles from the EarthAutostar Navigation Exercise To Calculate Sunset timeEntering Data into Autostar Navigating AutostarAutostars Menus Select Item ObjectMenus Object MenuUtilities Menu Event MenuGlossary Menu LXD75-SeriesSetup Menu EnterObserving Considerations Setup Menu Daylight SAVING, Surf the Web To Add a Site to the user-defined site list Adding Observing SitesTo Edit a Site Using Autostar to Find Objects Not in the Libraries To GO to a user-entered objectLandmarks Observing SatellitesTo Add a landmark to the database To Select a landmark from the database To Check on the Available MemoryTo perform a Landmark Survey Few tips on photography with the LXD75-Seriestelescopes PhotographyPhotography with Meade’s Autostar Suite Optional Accessories 10 f/4Series 4000 Photo-Visual Optional Autostar handbox for EC model users Maintenance General MaintenanceD e f g Page Defocused star images. Misaligned 1, 2, Aligned Page Page 5 Model SN-6AT, SN-6EC Specifications Specifications4 Model SN-8AT, SN-8EC Specifications 9.3 Model AR-5AT, AR-5EC Specifications 10 f/4 Model SN-10AT Specifications8 Model AR-6AT Specifications 10 Model SC-8AT Specifications 5 Model N-6EC SpecificationsMeade Customer Service Autostar SpecificationsAutostar Dimensions Inspecting the OpticsSetting Circles Appendix a Celestial CoordinatesOne-Star Polar Alignment Locating the Celestial PolePolar Alignment Two-Star Polar AlignmentEnhancement Methods Method #1 Three-Star Alignment Using AutostarPolar Alignment Viewfinder To perform the Three-Star AlignmentMethod 2 Axis Alignment Procedures Procedure #1 To correct for attitude misalignmentProcedure #2 To correct for elevation misalignment Position aMethod 3 Axis Alignment Using Autostar TipsPEC Train Menu Option Method #4 Smart Drive Training Periodic Error CorrectionPEC Update Menu Option PEC Erase Menu OptionCity State/Prov./Country Latitude Appendix C Latitude ChartLatitude Chart for Major Cities of the World City Country LatitudeAppendix D EC Handbox Modes of Operation To move the telescope using the Electronic ControllerSlew Speeds Tracking Rates Changing the Polar Mode Optional Autostar Computer Controller for LXD75 EC UsersHow to Attach the Optical Tube to the Mount Mounting the SC bracket and optical tube to the mountObjects in Space Appendix F Basic AstronomyAutostar Glossary MoonPlanets Deep-Sky ObjectsFurther Study Page Meade Limited Warranty

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