Meade Specifications for LXD55 Telescopes: EMC Coatings and Mount Details

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10" f/4 Model SN-10 Specifications

Optical design	Schmidt-Newtonian
Clear aperture	10" (254mm)
Focal length	1016mm
Focal ratio (photographic speed)	f/4
Resolving power	0.45 arc secs
Coatings	Meade EMC Super Multi-Coatings
	Ultra-High Transmission Coating optional
Mounting	Die-cast aluminum
Input Voltage	12v DC
Alignment	German-type equatorial mount
Slew Speeds	1x sidereal to 4.5°/sec in 9 increments
Tripod	Variable-height field tripod
Accessories	6 x 30mm finder
	T-Adapter
	Super Plössl 26mm eyepiece
	1.25" and 2" eyepiece holders
	Battery pack for 8 D-cell batteries
	(user-supplied)
	Autostar Controller
Polar Finder Reticle Batteries	Maxell LR41 or equivalent
Net telescope weight	30 lbs.
Net tripod weight	55 lbs.

5" f/9.3 Model AR-5, AR-5EC Specifications

Optical design	Achromatic Refractor
Clear aperture	5" (127mm)
Focal length	1180mm
Focal ratio (photographic speed)	f/9.3
Resolving power	0.90 arc secs
Coatings	Meade EMC Super Multi-Coatings
Mounting	Die-cast aluminum
Input Voltage	12v DC
Alignment	German-type equatorial mount
Slew Speeds	SN-8: 1x sidereal to 4.5°/sec
	in 9 increments
	SN-8EC: 2x sidereal to 4.5°/sec
	in 4 increments
Tripod	Variable-height field tripod
Accessories	8 x 50mm finder
	1.25" diagonal
	Super Plössl 26mm eyepiece
	1.25" and 2" eyepiece holders
	Battery pack for 8 D-cell batteries
	(user-supplied)
	AR-5: Autostar Controller
	AR-5EC: Electronic Controller
Polar Finder Reticle Batteries	Maxell LR41 or equivalent
Net telescope weight	15 lbs.
Net tripod weight	35 lbs.

6" f/8 Model AR-6 Specifications

Optical design	Achromatic Refractor
Clear aperture	6" (152mm)
Focal length	1200mm
Focal ratio (photographic speed)	f/8
Resolving power	0.74 arc secs
Coatings	Meade EMC Super Multi-Coatings
Mounting	Die-cast aluminum
Input Voltage	12v DC

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Contents Meade Instruments Corporation Page Contents Telescope Features 1 1% g f e$2% LXD55-SeriesYour Personal Window to the Universe Computer Control Panel see e LXD55 Tips Features Autostar FeaturesTour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button Tip Accessories How to Assemble Your TelescopeTelescope Assembly Getting StartedViewfinder assembly Schmidt-Newtonian models Balancing the Telescope Insert eyepiece into holder and tighten thumbscrewsAligning the Viewfinder Choosing an EyepieceToo Much Power? Observing by Moving the Telescope ManuallyActivate the Arrow Keys Autostar Models Only Slew Speeds Autostar Models OnlyTracking Objects Setting the Polar Home PositionObserve the Moon 16bObserve a Star using the Automatic Tracking Feature Using Autostars GO to Capabilities Autostar Models OnlyMoving Through Autostar’s Menus Autostar Models Only Initializing Autostar Autostar Models OnlyTraining the Drive Autostar Models Only Easy Alignment Autostar Models Only Go To Saturn Autostar Models OnlyUsing the Guided Tour Autostar Models Only Planet Saturn is over 800 million miles from the EarthAutostar Navigation Exercise To Calculate Sunset timeEntering Data into Autostar Navigating AutostarAutostars Menus Select Item ObjectMenus Object MenuUtilities Menu Event MenuGlossary Menu LXD55-SeriesSetup Menu EnterObserving Considerations Setup Menu Daylight SAVING, Surf the Web To Add a Site to the user-defined site list Adding Observing SitesTo Edit a Site Using Autostar to Find Objects Not in the Libraries To GO to a user-entered objectLandmarks Observing SatellitesTo Add a landmark to the database To Select a landmark from the database To Check on the Available MemoryTo perform a Landmark Survey Photography Few tips on photography with the LXD55-SeriestelescopesOptional Accessories 10 f/4Series 4000 Photo-Visual Page Maintenance General MaintenanceD e f g Page Defocused star images. Misaligned 1, 2, Aligned Meade Customer Service Inspecting the Optics5 Model SN-6, SN-6EC Specifications Specifications4 Model SN-8, SN-8EC Specifications 9.3 Model AR-5, AR-5EC Specifications 10 f/4 Model SN-10 Specifications8 Model AR-6 Specifications Autostar Specifications 10 Model SC-8 SpecificationsAutostar Dimensions Setting Circles Appendix a Celestial CoordinatesOne-Star Polar Alignment Locating the Celestial PoleOne- and Two-Star Polar Alignment Two-Star Polar AlignmentPolar Alignment Viewfinder Axis Alignment ProcedureProcedure #1 To correct for attitude misalignment Method 1 Manual AlignmentProcedure #2 To correct for elevation misalignment Position aStar Charts TipsMethod 2 Axis Alignment Using Autostar City State/Prov./Country Latitude Appendix C Latitude ChartLatitude Chart for Major Cities of the World City Country LatitudeAppendix D EC Handbox Modes of Operation To move the telescope using the Electronic ControllerSlew Speeds Tracking Rates Changing the Polar Mode Optional Autostar Computer Controller for LXD55 EC UsersHow to Attach the Optical Tube to the Mount Mounting the SC bracket and optical tube to the mountObjects in Space Appendix F Basic AstronomyAutostar Glossary MoonPlanets Deep-Sky ObjectsFurther Study Page Meade Instruments Corporation