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Tip:

The Contrast Adjustment feature is usually only required in very cold weather.

Want to learn more about Landmarks? See page 34.

Glossary Menu

The Glossary menu provides an alphabetical listing of definitions and descriptions for common astronomical terms and Autostar II functions. Access directly through the Glossary menu or through hypertext words embedded in Autostar II. A hypertext word is any word in [brackets], usually found when using the Autostar II Help function or when reading a scrolling message such as a description of a planet or star. Press ENTER whenever a hypertext word is on screen and Autostar II goes to the glossary entry for that word.

To access directly from within the Glossary menu, use the Scroll keys to scroll through the alphabet. Press ENTER on the desired letter. Scroll to the desired entry and then press ENTER to read the description.

Utilities Menu

The Utilities menu provides access to several extra features within Autostar II, includ- ing a countdown timer and an alarm. The Utilities functions include:

Timer: Selects a countdown timer. This feature is useful for functions such as astrophotography and tracking satellites. To use the Timer, press ENTER, then choose “Set” or “Start/Stop."

■Set: Enter the time to be counted down, in hours, minutes, and seconds, then press

ENTER.

■Start/Stop: Activates the timer set previously. Use the Scroll keys to toggle between ON and OFF. When ON is displayed, press ENTER to activate the timer. When the timer runs out, four beeps sound and the timer is deactivated.

Alarm: Selects a time for an alarm signal to sound as a reminder. To use the Alarm, press ENTER, then choose "Set" or "Start/Stop."

■Set: Enter the time of day for the alarm to sound, in hours, minutes, and seconds, then press ENTER.

■Start/Stop: Activates the alarm set previously. Use the Scroll keys to toggle between ON and OFF. When ON is displayed, press ENTER to activate the alarm. When the alarm time arrives, Autostar II beeps. Press ENTER to deacti- vate the alarm.

Eyepiece Calc: Calculates information about an eyepiece for the specific telescope to which Autostar II is connected.

■Field of View: Scroll through a list of available eyepieces. When an eyepiece is selected, the field of view is calculated.

■Magnification: Scroll through a list of available eyepieces. When an eyepiece is selected, the magnification is calculated.

■Suggest: Autostar II calculates and suggests the best eyepiece for viewing, based on the telescope and the object being viewed.

Sun Warning: Enables or disables Autostar II’s Sun warning display.

Brightness Adj: Adjusts the brightness of the display using the Scroll keys. When com- plete, press ENTER.

Contrast Adj: Adjusts the contrast of the display using the Scroll keys. When complete, press ENTER.

■Panel Light: Allows you to turn off LED panel light.

■Aux Port Power: Allows you turn off and on the 12vDC OUT power port.

Landmark Survey: Automatically slews the telescope to all user-defined landmarks with a short pause at each location. Press ENTER to start the survey. While a slew is in progress, press any key to skip that object and go to the next landmark on the list. To observe a landmark for a longer period, press MODE when paused on the object to stop the survey. Press ENTER to restart the survey at the first object on the list.

Sleep Scope: A power saving option that shuts down Autostar II and the telescope without forgetting its alignment. With "Sleep Scope" selected, press ENTER to acti- vate the Sleep function. Autostar II goes dark, but the internal clock keeps running. Press any key, except ENTER, to re-activate Autostar II and the telescope.

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Contents Meade Instruments Corporation Meade Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical System Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical SystemContents QUICK-START Guide Important Note Autostar Telescope FeaturesTelescope? See pages 17 See Optional ACCESSORIES, pages 41, 42,Ascension Declination setting # Computer Control Panel see insetDefinitions Ascension,Shift Microfocuser? Autostar II Features Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a ButtonLibrary # of Objects Want to learn more about changing slew speeds? See LX200GPS Tips Parts Listing How to Attach the Tripod to the Telescope AssemblyGetting Started How to Assemble Your Telescope To install batteriesTip Choosing an Eyepiece Attach Diagonal or accessoriesToo Much Power? Mounting and Adjusting the ViewfinderTerrestrial Observing Observing Using Autostar IIs Arrow KeysObserving Observing by Moving the Telescope ManuallyKey # Speed Focusing the Eyepiece Using the MicrofocuserSlew Speeds To use the microfocuserMoving Through Autostar II’s Menus Observe the MoonAstronomical Observing To Track an Object AutomaticallyImportant Notes Which One’s the Alignment Star?Observe a Star using the Automatic Tracking Feature Using the Guided TourGo To Saturn Global Positioning System Detecting True LevelFinding True North Basic Autostar Autostar II Navigation ExerciseTo Calculate Sunset time Look into the Future Navigating AutostarSelect Item Object MenusObject Menu To slew the telescope to catalog objectsWant to learn more about Observing Satellites? See Event Menu Want to learn more about using the Browse menu? SeeGlossary Menu Utilities MenuWant to learn more about Landmarks? See Timing is Everything Setup MenuRECTION, Adding and editing sites? Setup Menu Daylight SAVING,Mirror, Mirror Hot Button MenusAdding Observing Sites To Add a Site to the user-defined site listTo Edit a Site To GO to a user-entered object Creating User ObjectsTips Observing SatellitesLandmarks To Add a landmark to the databaseTo check on the available amount of memory in Autostar IdentifyTo Select a landmark from the database To perform a Landmark SurveyDisplayed information Example BrowseEasy Two-Star Alignment How to perform the Easy Align ProcedureAlternate Alt/Az Alignments Initialize AutostarOne-Star Alt/Az Alignment To Set the Home Position ManuallyTip Try a Spiral Search Star Charts Periodic Error CorrectionFew tips on photography with the LX200GPS telescopes PhotographyMeade Series 4000 Eyepieces Optional AccessoriesSeries 4000 8 24mm Zoom Eyepiece Illuminated Reticle Eyepiece Collimation MaintenanceDefocused star images. Misaligned 1, 2, Aligned Gauging the Movement of the Telescope Meade Customer ServiceWhat is Smart Drive? Inspecting the OpticsSpecifications 15 LX200GPS SpecificationsMaksutov Fan 10 LX200GPS Specifications 10 f/10 LX200GPS Specifications12 f/10 LX200GPS Specifications 16 f/10 LX200GPS Specifications Autostar II System SpecificationsAutostar II Handbox Specifications Setting Circles Equatorial AlignmentCelestial Coordinates Equatorial Wedge Declination Setting CircleLocating Polaris Lining Up with the Celestial PoleLX200GPS mounted on an equatorial wedge Precise Polar AlignmentTwo-Star Polar Alignment Autostar II Polar AlignmentEasy Polar Alignment One-Star Polar AlignmentCity Country Latitude Appendix B Latitude ChartLatitude Chart for Major Cities of the World City State/Prov./Country LatitudeComment Line Command LineWhat you will need Tour ModesTitle Writing a TourPick ONE / Pick END Further Study Appendix D Training the DriveAppendix E the Moon Menu To observe the Apollo 15 landing site using the Moon option16 LX200GPS Unique Features Control Panel FeaturesCommercial Shipping To Assemble the 16 Super Field Tripod Telescope AssemblyAttaching the Fork Mounting the Optical Tube Assembly OTAAttaching the Power and Data Cords Attaching the 16 Drive BaseObserving Considerations Tighten the fork arm assem- bly using the provided hex keyTo attach the microfocuser to the de-rotater Appendix GMoon Basic AstronomyAutostar II Glossary Objects in SpaceDeep-Sky Objects PlanetsPage Meade Instruments Corporation
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