Drive, Appendix a | Meade LT ACF Series, LT SC Series, LT Series

APPENDIX A:

1	Verify that AUTOSTAR

Press > until it

DRIVE

TRAINING THE DRIVE

INITIALIZATION is

complete.

is centered

Perform this procedure if you are experiencing any pointing accuracy problems. Fig. 15 depicts the complete Drive Training procedure.

Press MODE until

2Select Item is displayed.

Select Item

	Scope slews left.
	Bring target back
	to center using
ENTER	the Right Arrow key.
ENTER

BOXHANTHE

Object

Press < until it

NOTE: Use a far away terrestrial object, such as a telephone pole or lamp post, to train the drive.

Complete this exercise once every 3 to 6 months.

Press the scroll up key once.

Select Item

is centered	13

Scope slews right.
Bring target back
to center using

Setup

ENTER

the Left Arrow key.

ENTER	Access the Setup
	menu.

Train Drive

Az. Train

Setup

Align

Multiple presses.

Setup6

Telescope

	Access the
ENTER	Telescope menu.
ENTER

Telescope Telescope Model 71

Multiple presses.

Telescope

Train Drive

ENTER	Choose the Train
	Drive option.

Train Drive		9
Az. Train

ENTER	Azimuth
	(horizontal)
	training.
Drive Setup		10
For this op. . .

ENTER	Reminder to
	use terrestrial

	target.
Center reference 11
object.
	Center target
ENTER	using Arrow
	keys.

Figure 15: Training the Drive

Menu returns to

Az. training.

	Train Drive	15
	Alt. Train	15
	Alt. Train

ENTER	Altitude
	(vertical)

	training.
Drive Setup			16
For this op. . .

ENTER	Reminder to
	use terrestrial
	target.
Center reference 17
object
ENTER	Center target
	using Arrow

	keys.
Press	>	until it	18
is centered

	Scope slews down.
	Bring target back
ENTER	to center using
	the Up Arrow key.
Press	>until it		19
is centered

	Scope slews up.
	Bring target back
ENTER	to center using
	the Down Arrow key.
Train Drive			20
Az. Train

MODE	Multiple presses.

Select Item			21
Object

AutoStarTRAINING#497

INDEX

LT Series, LT ACF Series, LT SC Series specifications

The Meade LT SC Series, LT ACF Series, and LT Series telescopes are designed to meet the diverse needs of amateur astronomers and astrophotographers alike. Each of these series caters to various levels of experience while incorporating advanced features and technologies that enhance observational stability and image quality.

The Meade LT SC Series, featuring the advanced Schmidt-Cassegrain design, excels in versatility. This series includes different aperture sizes, allowing users to view celestial objects ranging from the moon to distant galaxies. The telescopes come equipped with an AudioStar hand controller that provides a database of over 30,000 celestial objects, enabling users to easily locate and track their subjects. The built-in GPS feature facilitates effortless alignment by automatically determining the user’s location and time.

In contrast, the LT ACF Series showcases Meade's innovative Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics. This design minimizes coma and field curvature, providing sharp, crisp images across a wider field of view. Ideal for astrophotography, this series is enhanced by features like a fast focal ratio for better imaging of dim objects and a robust construction that ensures stability during use. The LT ACF telescopes also support advanced imaging techniques, allowing users to capture stunning images of deep-sky objects while minimizing aberrations.

The classic LT Series remains a favorite among beginners. Known for its straightforward setup and usability, this series is designed with a lightweight and portable frame. The LT Series telescope is equipped with an altazimuth mount, making it user-friendly for quick observations. The simplicity allows new astronomers to start observing with minimal technical knowledge. Additionally, these telescopes support a variety of accessories such as smartphone adapters, making it easy for users to capture their observations.

All three series incorporate Meade's proprietary StarLock technology in certain models, which facilitates automated tracking. This feature frees astronomers from the complexities of manual tracking, allowing them to focus more on the experience of observing celestial wonders.

In summary, the Meade LT SC Series, LT ACF Series, and LT Series deliver exceptional optical performance and user-friendly features, making them suitable for a wide range of astronomy enthusiasts. Whether you are a seasoned astrophotographer or a novice sky-watcher, Meade's telescopes provide the technology and capabilities needed to explore the universe.