Meade instruction manual 16 f/10 LX200GPS Specifications, Autostar II System Specifications

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Pointing Precision

2 arc-minutes in GO TO mode

Slew Speeds

1x sidereal to 8°/sec in 9 increments

Power

8 C-cell (user-supplied) batteries

 

or optional 12v power supply

Tripod

Variable-height giant field tripod

Accessories

8 x 50mm viewfinder

 

1.25" diagonal prism

 

Super Plössl 26mm eyepiece

 

4-speed zero image-shift microfocuser

 

16-channel GPS receiver

 

True-level electronic sensor

Net telescope weight

73 lbs.

Net tripod weight

50 lbs.

16" f/10 LX200GPS Specifications

Optical design

Schmidt-Cassegrain

Clear aperture

406.4mm (16")

Focal length

4064mm

Focal ratio (photographic speed)

f/10

Resolving power

0.28 arc sec

Coatings

Meade EMC Super Multi-Coatings

Mounting

Heavy-duty double-tine forks

Gears

11"-dia. worm gears, both axes

Periodic Error Correction

Both axes

Alignment

Altazimuth or equatorial w/optional pier

Pointing Precision

2 arc-minutes in GO TO mode

Slew Speeds

1x sidereal to 8°/sec in 9 increments

Power

18v power supply

Tripod

Variable-height super giant field tripod

Accessories

8 x 50mm viewfinder

 

2" diagonal prism with1.25" adapter

 

Super Plössl 26mm eyepiece

 

4-speed zero image-shift microfocuser

 

16-channel GPS receiver

 

True-level electronic sensor

Net telescope weight

318 lbs.

Net tripod weight

88 lbs.

Autostar II System Specifications

Processors

10 processors arranged in a Distributed

 

Intelligent Network Architecture to

 

facilitate parallel task management

 

(U.S. Patent 6,304,376)

Flash Memory

3.5MB, reloadable

Database

145,000 objects

Autostar II Handbox Specifications

Keypad

20 key alphanumeric

Display

2 line, 16 character LCD

Backlight

Red LED

Utility Light

Yes

Coil Cord

24"

Length

6.56" (16.6cm)

Width (LCD end)

3.19" (80cm)

Width (Connector end)

2.25" (57cm)

Depth

0.81" (21cm)

Autostar II net weight

1.12 lbs (0.51kg)

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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 FeaturesAscension Declination setting See Optional ACCESSORIES, pages 41, 42,# Computer Control Panel see inset 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 Choosing an Eyepiece Attach Diagonal or accessoriesToo Much Power? Mounting and Adjusting the ViewfinderObserving Observing Using Autostar IIs Arrow KeysObserving by Moving the Telescope Manually Terrestrial ObservingSlew Speeds Focusing the Eyepiece Using the MicrofocuserTo use the microfocuser Key # SpeedAstronomical Observing Observe the MoonTo Track an Object Automatically Moving Through Autostar II’s MenusImportant Notes Which One’s the Alignment Star?Using 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 Look into the Future Navigating AutostarSelect Item Object MenusTo slew the telescope to catalog objects Object MenuWant to learn more about Observing Satellites? See Event Menu Want to learn more about using the Browse menu? SeeUtilities Menu Glossary MenuWant to learn more about Landmarks? See Timing is Everything Setup MenuRECTION, Adding and editing sites? Setup Menu Daylight SAVING,Mirror, Mirror Hot Button MenusTo Add a Site to the user-defined site list Adding Observing SitesTo Edit a Site To GO to a user-entered object Creating User ObjectsLandmarks Observing SatellitesTo Add a landmark to the database TipsTo Select a landmark from the database IdentifyTo perform a Landmark Survey To check on the available amount of memory in AutostarDisplayed information Example BrowseAlternate Alt/Az Alignments How to perform the Easy Align ProcedureInitialize Autostar Easy Two-Star AlignmentTo Set the Home Position Manually One-Star Alt/Az AlignmentTip 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 What is Smart Drive? Meade Customer ServiceInspecting the Optics 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 Equatorial Wedge Declination Setting CircleLocating Polaris Lining Up with the Celestial PoleLX200GPS mounted on an equatorial wedge Precise Polar AlignmentEasy Polar Alignment Autostar II Polar AlignmentOne-Star Polar Alignment Two-Star Polar AlignmentLatitude Chart for Major Cities of the World Appendix B Latitude ChartCity State/Prov./Country Latitude City Country LatitudeWhat you will need Command LineTour Modes Comment LineTitle 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 optionControl Panel Features 16 LX200GPS Unique FeaturesCommercial Shipping To Assemble the 16 Super Field Tripod Telescope AssemblyAttaching the Power and Data Cords Mounting the Optical Tube Assembly OTAAttaching the 16 Drive Base Attaching the ForkObserving Considerations Tighten the fork arm assem- bly using the provided hex keyTo attach the microfocuser to the de-rotater Appendix GAutostar II Glossary Basic AstronomyObjects in Space MoonDeep-Sky Objects PlanetsPage Meade Instruments Corporation
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