Meade LX200GPS instruction manual Telescope Features, Autostar

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Fig. 1: The LX200GPS Telescope; Computer Control Panel (inset); Autostar II Handbox (inset).

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Contents Meade Instruments Corporation Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical System Meade Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical System Contents 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 17Definitions 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 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 NotesObserve 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 Navigating Autostar Look into the FutureMenus Select Item ObjectObject Menu To slew the telescope to catalog objectsWant to learn more about Observing Satellites? See Want to learn more about using the Browse menu? See Event MenuGlossary Menu Utilities MenuWant to learn more about Landmarks? See Setup Menu Timing is EverythingRECTION, Setup Menu Daylight SAVING, Adding and editing sites?Hot Button Menus Mirror, MirrorAdding Observing Sites To Add a Site to the user-defined site listTo 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 AlignmentOne-Star Alt/Az Alignment To Set the Home Position ManuallyTip 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 TelescopeSpecifications 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 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 Menu16 LX200GPS Unique Features Control Panel 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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