Meade DSX Series instruction manual DSX Autostar Handbox

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Azimuth Setting Circle: Displays Azimuth (horizontal) coordinates.

Tripod Legs: Spread the legs out as far as they will open for a secure viewing platform.

Inner Support Struts (3): Make the tripod more secure and stable.

Tripod Lock Knob: Tighten to a firm feel to secure tripod legs.

Caution: Loosen the tripod lock knob before collapsing tripod at the end of a viewing session.

Accessory Tray: Conveniently holds extra eyepieces, Autostar handbox, and other accessories when not in use.

2# Accessory Tray Attachment Bolts: Attach to wing nuts (not shown) to fasten tray to the tripod. See page 11 for more information.

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Note: It is not necessary to remove the tray each time you collapse the tripod. The tray is designed to be collapsed with the legs.

Tripod Legs Locks (3): Lift the lock up to loosen inner section of a tripod leg and extend the inner leg to desired height. Press the lock down to lock in place again.

Mounting Plate (3): Attaches to optical tube (10, Fig. 1a) and mounting arm (12, Fig.

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Fig. 2: The DSX Autostar Handbox.

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Contents Meade Instruments Corporation Page Contents QUICK-START Guide Slew Speed C D Computer Control Panel c Telescope FeaturesAltitude Setting Circle and Lock DSX Autostar Handbox Autostar Features Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a ButtonDSX Tips Join an Astronomy Club Attend a Star PartyPacking List How to Assemble Your TelescopeGetting Started DSX-90 8 x 21mm Erect-Image Viewfinder Focusing the ViewfinderViewfinder Choosing an Eyepiece DSX-90 ViewfinderScrews 4 and 6, DSX-125EC ViewfinderToo Much Power? Location of telescope eyepieceObserving Using Autostars Arrow Keys ObservingObserving by Moving the Telescope Manually Terrestrial ObservingSlew Speeds Observe the MoonAstronomical Observing To Track an Object AutomaticallyInitializing Autostar Alt/Az Home PositionMoving Through Autostar’s Menus Observe a Star using the Automatic Tracking Feature Easy Two-Star AlignHow to Easy Align Your Telescope Which One’s Alignment Star?Two-Star Alt/Az Alignment One-Star Alt/Az AlignmentGo To Saturn Take a Guided TourBasic Autostar Operation Autostar Navigation ExerciseAdjusting the Speed of a Scrolling Message Entering data into AutostarNavigating Autostar To Calculate Sunset timeMenus and Menu Options Object MenuEvent Menu Observing Considerations Glossary MenuUtilities Menu Setup Menu EnterSurf the Web Menu Daylight SAVING, Page Advanced Autostar Features Adding Observing SitesTo Add a Site to the user-defined site list To Edit a SiteHow to Create Your Own Guided Tour Command LineWhat you will need Tour ModesWriting a Tour TitlePick ONE / Pick END Landmarks Downloading ToursTo Add a landmark to the database To Select a landmark from the databaseIdentify To perform a Landmark SurveyTo check on the available amount of memory in Autostar Displayed information ExampleBrowse Look into the FutureOptional Accessories DSX-90ECMeade Customer Service Caring for Your TelescopeSpecifications DSX-90ATCelestial Coordinates Locating the Celestial PoleUsing Autostar to Find Objects Not in the Database To GO to a user-entered objectAppendix C Observing SatellitesAppendix D Training the DriveMoon Autostar GlossaryObjects in Space Planets Deep-Sky ObjectsPage Page Meade Instruments Corporation