Meade LX200GPS instruction manual Want to learn more about changing slew speeds? See

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eWant to learn more about using the GO TO function? See page 20.

Want to learn how to perform a spiral search? See page 20.

SPEED

1Want to learn more about changing slew speeds? See page 17.

FOCUS

4Want to learn more about the Focus menu? See page 31.

The Autostar II system provides control of virtually every telescope function. The Autostar II handbox has soft-touch keys designed to have a positive feel. The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is backlit with red LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) for easy view- ing in the dark. The backlit display, key arrangement, and sequential menu structure make Autostar II extremely user friendly.

B2-Line LCD Display: This screen displays Autostar II's menus and information about the telescope.

•Top line: Lists the primary menu.

•Bottom line: Displays other menus that may be chosen, menu options, telescope status, or information about a function that is being performed.

cENTER Key: Press to go to the next menu level or to choose an option in a menu. The ENTER key is similar to the RETURN or ENTER key on a computer. See MOVING THROUGH AUTOSTAR II'S MENUS, page 18 and AUTOSTAR II MENUS, page 24.

dMODE Key: Press to return to the previous menu or data level. The top menu level is “Select Item." The MODE key is similar to the ESCAPE key on a com- puter.

Note: Pressing MODE repeatedly while in the “Select Item” level moves

Autostar II to the topmost screen: “Select Item: Object.”

Note: If MODE is pressed and held for two seconds or more, information about the telescope's status displays. When the status displays, press the Scroll keys (7, Fig. 2) to display the following information:

•Right Ascension and Declination (astronomical) coordinates

•Altitude (vertical) and Azimuth (horizontal) coordinates

•Local Time and Local Sidereal Time (LST)

•Timer and Alarm Status

•Date

•Site coordinates

•Battery status

Press MODE again to return to the previous menu.

eGO TO Key: Press to slew (move) the telescope to the coordinates of the cur- rently selected object. While the telescope is slewing, the operation may be aborted at any time by pressing any key except GO TO. Pressing GO TO again resumes the slew to the object. Also, press during the alignment or GO TO pro- cedures to activate a "spiral search."

fArrow Keys: The Arrow keys have several functions. Press an Arrow key to slew the telescope in a specific direction (up, down, left, and right), at any one of nine different speeds. See SLEW SPEEDS, page 17. Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to move the telescope vertically up and down. The Left Arrow key rotates the tele- scope horizontally counterclockwise, while the Right Arrow key rotates it clockwise (unless reversed for Southern Hemisphere use).

Also, use the Arrow keys to scroll through numbers 0 through 9 and the alpha- bet. The Down Arrow key begins with the letter "A;" the Up Arrow key begins with digit "9."

Additionally, use the Arrow keys to to move the cursor across the display: Use the Right or Left Arrow key (5, Fig. 2) to move the cursor from one number to the next in the display.

gNumber Keys: Press to input digits 0 to 9. Each Number key also has a specif- ic function, which is printed on each key (these are commonly known as "hot but- tons"—see page 31):

1SPEED: Changes the slew speeds. To operate, press Speed and then a Number key (1 is the slowest speed, 9 is highest speed).

2CALD (Caldwell): Press to display the Caldwell catalog on the Autostar II handbox.

3M (Messier): Press to display the Messier catalog library.

4FOCUS: Press to display the Focus Control menu.

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Contents Meade Instruments Corporation Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical System Meade Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical SystemContents QUICK-START Guide Important Note Telescope Features Autostar# Computer Control Panel see inset See Optional ACCESSORIES, pages 41, 42,Ascension Declination setting Telescope? See pages 17Ascension, DefinitionsShift Microfocuser? Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button Autostar II FeaturesLibrary # of Objects Want to learn more about changing slew speeds? See LX200GPS Tips How to Attach the Tripod to the Telescope Assembly Parts ListingGetting Started To install batteries How to Assemble Your TelescopeTip Attach Diagonal or accessories Choosing an EyepieceMounting and Adjusting the Viewfinder Too Much Power?Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually Observing Using Autostar IIs Arrow KeysObserving Terrestrial ObservingTo use the microfocuser Focusing the Eyepiece Using the MicrofocuserSlew Speeds Key # SpeedTo Track an Object Automatically Observe the MoonAstronomical Observing Moving Through Autostar II’s MenusWhich One’s the Alignment Star? Important NotesUsing the Guided Tour Observe a Star using the Automatic Tracking FeatureGo To Saturn Detecting True Level Global Positioning SystemFinding True North Autostar II Navigation Exercise Basic AutostarTo Calculate Sunset time Navigating Autostar Look into the FutureMenus Select Item ObjectTo slew the telescope to catalog objects Object MenuWant to learn more about Observing Satellites? See Want to learn more about using the Browse menu? See Event MenuUtilities Menu Glossary MenuWant to learn more about Landmarks? See Setup Menu Timing is EverythingRECTION, Setup Menu Daylight SAVING, Adding and editing sites?Hot Button Menus Mirror, MirrorTo Add a Site to the user-defined site list Adding Observing SitesTo Edit a Site Creating User Objects To GO to a user-entered objectTo Add a landmark to the database Observing SatellitesLandmarks TipsTo perform a Landmark Survey IdentifyTo Select a landmark from the database To check on the available amount of memory in AutostarBrowse Displayed information ExampleInitialize Autostar How to perform the Easy Align ProcedureAlternate Alt/Az Alignments Easy Two-Star AlignmentTo Set the Home Position Manually One-Star Alt/Az AlignmentTip Try a Spiral Search Periodic Error Correction Star ChartsPhotography Few tips on photography with the LX200GPS telescopesOptional Accessories Meade Series 4000 EyepiecesSeries 4000 8 24mm Zoom Eyepiece Illuminated Reticle Eyepiece Maintenance CollimationDefocused star images. Misaligned 1, 2, Aligned Inspecting the Optics Meade Customer ServiceWhat is Smart Drive? Gauging the Movement of the Telescope15 LX200GPS Specifications SpecificationsMaksutov Fan 10 f/10 LX200GPS Specifications 10 LX200GPS Specifications12 f/10 LX200GPS Specifications Autostar II System Specifications 16 f/10 LX200GPS SpecificationsAutostar II Handbox Specifications Equatorial Alignment Setting CirclesCelestial Coordinates Declination Setting Circle Equatorial WedgeLining Up with the Celestial Pole Locating PolarisPrecise Polar Alignment LX200GPS mounted on an equatorial wedgeOne-Star Polar Alignment Autostar II Polar AlignmentEasy Polar Alignment Two-Star Polar AlignmentCity State/Prov./Country Latitude Appendix B Latitude ChartLatitude Chart for Major Cities of the World City Country LatitudeTour Modes Command LineWhat you will need Comment LineWriting a Tour TitlePick ONE / Pick END Appendix D Training the Drive Further StudyTo observe the Apollo 15 landing site using the Moon option Appendix E the Moon MenuControl Panel Features 16 LX200GPS Unique FeaturesCommercial Shipping Telescope Assembly To Assemble the 16 Super Field TripodAttaching the 16 Drive Base Mounting the Optical Tube Assembly OTAAttaching the Power and Data Cords Attaching the ForkTighten the fork arm assem- bly using the provided hex key Observing ConsiderationsAppendix G To attach the microfocuser to the de-rotaterObjects in Space Basic AstronomyAutostar II Glossary MoonPlanets Deep-Sky ObjectsPage Meade Instruments Corporation
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