Meade StarNavigator instruction manual Aligning the Red Dot Viewfinder

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Fig. 9: Attach the diagonal prism (1), tighten prism thumbscrews (2), insert the eyepiece (3), tighten eyepiece thumbscrews (4) (Refractor models).

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Fig. 10: Insert the eyepiece

(1)into the eyepiece holder (2), tighten eyepiece thumb- screw (3) (Reflector models).

it in the diagonal prism (refractor models only; 1, Fig. 9) or directly into the eyepiece holder (2, Fig. 10, reflector models only). Tighten the thumbscrews (2 and 4, Fig. 9, refractor models only) to a firm feel only. Tighten the thumbscrew (3 , Fig. 10, reflector models only) to a firm feel only.

12.Insert batteries: The telescope’s battery compartment (25, Fig. 1) is located on top of the drive base. Open the battery compartment by lifting the cover and pulling it away from the drive base.

Remove the battery holder from the compartment and carefully lift the 9v connector out from the compartment. Take care not to accidentally detach the wires of the battery connector from the base. Whenever you replace the batteries, to safeguard the wires, disconnect the 9v connector from the battery holder before removing the batteries.

Insert eight AA-size batteries into the battery holder, oriented as shown on the diagram on the battery slots of the battery holder. Connect the 9v connector plug to the battery holder. Carefully replace the battery holder back into the battery compartment. Replace the cover.

CAUTION: Use care to install batteries as indicated by the battery compartment. Follow battery manufacturer's precautions. Do not install batteries backwards or mix new and used batteries. Do not mix battery types. If these precautions are not followed, batteries may explode, catch fire, or leak. Improperly installed batteries void your Meade warranty. Always remove the batteries if they are not to be used for a long period of time.

14.Connect Audiostar: Be certain that the power switch on the computer control panel is in the OFF position. Plug the coil cord of the Audiostar Controller into the HBX port . Turn on the power switch; the red LED lights when power is supplied to the panel. See Fig. 12.

NOTE: The Audiostar handbox does not require batteries; the telescope’s batteries supply power to Audiostar.

15.Remove the dust cover: Pull out the dust cover (12, Fig. 1) from the optical tube assembly (13, Fig. 1).

Assembly of the basic telescope is now complete.

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Fig. 11: Insert eight AA-size batteries inside the battery compartment:

(1)Battery compartment

(2)Battery holder

(3)9v connector

Fig. 12: Connect Audiostar to the HBX port.

The Red Dot Viewfinder

Because the main telescope has a fairly narrow field of view, locating objects directly in the main telescope can sometimes be difficult. The red dot viewfinder (Fig. 13) projects a small red dot that permits you to more easily locate objects. When the red dot viewfinder and optical tube are aligned to each other, both point to the same position in the sky. An object located in the viewfinder is therefore in the eyepiece of the main telescope.

Aligning the Red Dot Viewfinder:

It is recommended that you perform steps 1 through 4 of this procedure during the daytime and step 5 at night.

1.Loosen the tripod base lock knob (26, Fig. 1) and the Altitude lock (10, Fig. 1), so that the telescope can move freely.

2.If you have not already done so, place a low-power (e.g., 25 mm) eyepiece in the diagonal prism of the main telescope (3, Fig. 1e) and point the telescope at an easy-to-find land object (e.g., the top of a telephone pole or sign). Turn the focuser knob (1, Fig. 1) to focus the image in the eyepiece. Centre the object precisely.

3.Re-tighten the tripod base lock knob (26, Fig. 1) and the Altitude lock (10, Fig. 1) so that the telescope does not move during the procedure.

4.Slide the intensity slider to the right to turn the red dot viewfinder On (by changing the slider’s position, you can change the intensity of the red dot; see Fig. 13). Looking through the viewfinder, turn the viewfinder’s two alignment screws (8, Fig. 1 or 1e) until the viewfinder’s red dot points precisely at the same object as centred in the eyepiece. The red dot viewfinder is now aligned to the main telescope.

5.Check this alignment on a celestial object, such as the Moon or a bright star, and make any necessary refinements.

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.

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