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Tip:

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

If you adjust the contrast so that you can no longer read the display, turn off the power and turn it on again. When Version appears on the display (the initial display screens are not affected by the Contrast control), press MODE.

OTA Fan: Allows you to turn the fan off or on if you have an MAX-ACF model. The fan assists with the stabilization of the optics. The fan should be activated at the begin- ning of an observing session and run until the optics have achieved an equilibrium with the environment. Fan operation time should range from about 5 to 25 minutes. Note that the fan may introduce a slight vibration and this may cause noticeable move- ment observed with sensitive optics.

Dew Heater: Allows you to adjust heater level, setting from 0 to 100.

OTA Temperature: Provides a temperature reading at the edge of the corrector plate.

Ambient Temperature: Provides a temperature reading at the fork arm.

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.

Brightest Star: Gives you a choice of Autostar displaying "CTR Bright Star" or identify- ing the star by name during alignment.

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.

Beep: Turns the beep alerts on or off.

Temperature: Gives a temperature reading of the ambient air. This reading is not always available.

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.

Park Scope: Designed for a telescope that is not moved between observing sessions. Align the telescope one time, then use this function to park the telescope. The next time it is powered up, pressing ENTER causes the telescope to move to its predeter- mined Park position. Once parked, the screen prompts to turn off power.

Important Note: When the "Park Scope" option is chosen and the display

Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the

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Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.

 

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Contents MEADE.COM Page Contents Components of MAX Telescope FeaturesPedestal Assembly Pedestal Wedge AssemblyRight Ascension Housing Assembly RA AssemblyDeclination Housing Assembly DEC AssemblyCounterweights COUNTER- WeightsTripod MAX TripodMaleTHE OTA Optical Tube AssemblyControl Panels and Ports RA Assembly Control Panel Saddle Control PanelTour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button Autostar II FeaturesLibrary # of Objects Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving Pedestal Assembly and Adjusting Latitude Position Tripod AssemblyIf you need to set for low range or high range Latitude AdjustmentAssembly Requires TWO People to Lift RA AssemblyDEC Saddle Assembly Attach Counterweight Assembly 21 B Attach Optical Tube to the DEC Saddle Attach LOW Latitude CounterweightsWhen end Align the Viewfinder with the OTA Electrical ConnectionsHome Position and Balancing the OTA To Balance the RA AssemblyBalance the DEC Axis This ProcedureGetting Started Mounting and Focusing the Viewfinder for the First TimeAlign the Viewfinder Focusing the Telescope To sync on a focus preset To select a previously defined focus presetSlew Speeds To exit the focus operation at any timeTo prepare your telescope for Automatic Alignment Aligning for the First TimeCollimation How to Drift Align Max Northern HemisphereTest your Collimation OTA align bolt. Misaligned 1, 2, Aligned Follow these steps for collimation of the optical systemParking the Scope Calibrate HomeAutostar II Navigation Exercise Basic AutostarTo Calculate Sunset time Navigating Autostar Example of Locating a menuAutostar IIs Menus To slew the telescope to catalog objects Object MenuGlossary Menu Event MenuUtilities Menu Enter Setup Menu Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving Setup Menu Daylight SAVING, above Hot Button Menus To Add a Site to the user-defined site list Adding Observing SitesTo Edit a Site To GO to a user-entered object Creating User ObjectsIdentify Observing SatellitesDisplayed information Example BrowseInitialize Autostar Alternate Polar AlignmentsTwo-Star Polar Alignment Easy Polar AlignmentUpdate Menu Option Periodic Error CorrectionTrain Menu Option Erase Menu OptionMeade Series 4000 Eyepieces Optional AccessoriesRear cells of Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain models Deep Sky Imager Maintenance Telescope Specifications Autostar II Handbox Specifications Advanced Autostar II System SpecificationsMeade Consumer Solutions Latitude Chart for Major Cities of the World Appendix a Latitude ChartCity State/Prov./Country Latitude City Country LatitudeAppendix B the Moon To observe the Apollo 15 landing site using the Moon optionOperation IntroductionTraining Permanently Mounted Scopes UpdateOther Menus Options Save As and Load OffAppendix D How to Read the Latitude Scale Page Meade Limited Warranty
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