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constellation where the variable star is located and is listed in the table below.

The next four digits are assigned sequentially within each constellation according to the standard sequence of variable-star designations (R, S, ...).

Therefore, the first variable star in the constellation of Virgo would be entered as: 860001.

Code	Const Code		Const Code		Const Code		Const
1	AND	23	CIR	45	LAC	67	PSA
2	ANT	24	COL	46	LEO	68	PUP
3	APS	25	COM	47	LMI	69	PYX
4	AQR	26	CRA	48	LEP	70	RET
5	AOL	27	CRB	49	LIB	71	SGE
6	ARA	28	CRV	50	LUP	72	SGR
7	ARI	29	CRT	51	LYN	73	SCO
8	AUR	30	CRU	52	LYR	74	SCL
9	BOO	31	CYG	53	MEN	75	SCT
10	CAE	32	DEL	54 mic		76	SER
11	CAM	33	DOR	55	MON	77	SEX
12	ONC	34	DRA	56 mus		78	TAU
13	CVN	35	EQU	57	NOR	79	TEL
14	CMA	36	ERI	58	OCT	80	TRI
15	CMI	37	FOR	59	OPH	81	TRA
16	CAP	38	GEM	60	ORI	82	TUC
17	CAR	39	GRU	61	PAV	83	LIMA
18	CAS	40	HER	62	PEG	84	UMI
19	CEN	41	HOR	63	PER	85	VEL
20	CEP	42	HYA	64	PHE	86	VIR
21	CET	43	HYI	65	PIC	87	VOL
22	CHA	44	IND	66	PSC	88	VUL

Table 13: Constellation Codes

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Contents Meade Instruments Corporation LX200 Keypad Hand Controller Magnification and Field of View Related Topics Appendix B Equatorial UseImportant Note Introducing the Meade LX200Toc c. Altazimuth Mode Operation Toc 1. What Is the LX200? An OverviewToc e. Keypad and Power Panel Functions Toc a. Heavy-Duty Mounts with 9-speed Dual-Axis ElectronicsToc b Model LX200 Toc a Model LX200Toc c Model LX200 Toc d Model LX200Page We strongly recommend that you keep your original packing Unpacking and InspectionToc 1. What You Should Have Toc 2. Please Look Everything OverToc 4. Caution All LX200 Owners Keypad Version Number Toc 1. The Field Tripod 7, 8, 10 and 12 LX200 Models Telescope AssemblyPrecautionary Notes Page Toc 2. Mounting the Viewfinder 7, 8, 10, and 12 LX200 Models Toc a. Attaching the Viewfinder Toc b. Focusing the ViewfinderToc c. Collimating the Viewfinder Toc 5 Tube Swing-Through Limit Toc 4. Checking the Collimation of the OpticsToc 6 Tube Swing-Through Limit Toc 7. Maksutov Fan Quick Start Toc 1. Using the LX200 ManuallyToc 2. Using the LX200 In Land Motion Speeds Toc 3. Using the LX200 In Altazimuth AltazToc a. Entering Basic Information Toc 1 Latitude and Longitude of the Observing Site Toc 2 Local Time and Date Toc b. Setting Up the Telescope Page Toc c. Using the Telescope Toc 1 The Mode Key Toc 3 Daytime Slewing Toc 2 Library Object KeysNext LX200 Keypad Hand Controller Toc 1. Enter Key Toc 2. Mode KeyToc 3. GO to Key Toc 4. Direction KeysToc 7. Focus Key Toc 6. RET KeyToc 8. MAP Key Toc 9. Object Keys M, STAR, and CngcPage Toc 1. ON/ OFF Switch LX200 Power PanelToc 4. DEC Motor Connector Toc 2. N/S SwitchToc 5. CCD Connector Toc 6. Power 12vDC ConnectorToc 9. Focuser Connector Toc 8. Reticle ConnectorToc 10. RS-232 Connector Toc 11. Aux ConnectorPage Toc 1. Mode One TELESCOPE/ Object Library Mode FunctionsToc a. Telescope Menu File Toc 1 SiteToc a Altaz Toc 2 AlignToc a -Star with Known Site Toc b -Star at Known SiteToc d. Which Alignment Method To Use? Toc c. Unknown SitePage Toc c Refined Polar Alignment Toc b PolarToc 3 Smart Toc e LandToc 5 Help Toc 4 12/24 HRToc 6 Reverse NS Toc 7 Reverse EWToc a LX200 Pointing Accuracy Toc 9 HP High-Precision PointingToc 11 DEC. Backlash Compensation Toc 2 Start Find Toc b. Object Library Menu FileToc 4 Parameters Toc 3 FieldToc a Type Gpdco Object Sysmbol LegendToc b Better Quality Symbol LegendToc c Higher Toc d LargerToc e Smaller Toc 2. Mode Two COORDINATES/ GO toToc f Brighter Toc g FainterToc b. GO to Menu Option Toc 3. Mode Three CLOCK/ CalendarToc c. Slew To Altaz Coordinates Drive Rate Settings Toc 4. Mode Four TIMER/ Freq a. Timer = Menu OptionToc b. FREQ= Menu File Toc 5. Mode Five Keypad OFF/ Brightness Adjust Magnification and Field of View toc 1. Magnifications O.D., except as noted Toc 2. Apparent Field and Actual FieldPage Toc 1 Equatorial Wedge For 7 and 8 LX200 Appendix a Equatorial WedgeToc a. Azimuth Control Equatorial Wedge for 7 and 8 LX200 TelescopeToc b. Deluxe Latitude Adjuster Toc 2. Superwedge For 10 and 12LX200 Mounting Superwedge, b Latitude Range Holes Page Underside of the Drive Base Toc a. Setting Magnetic Declination Toc b. Compass Installation Toc c. Finding True North Page Page Next Page Toc 1. Celestial Coordinates Declination and Right Ascension Appendix B Equatorial USEPage Toc 2. Lining Up with the Celestial Pole Toc 3. Precise Polar Alignment Page Next Toc 1. Alignment Stars Appendix C LX200 Alignment Star Library and Star ChartsToc LX200 Alignment Star Library Star Charts for Northern Hemisphere Observers Page Next Page Toc 2. The Cngc Catalog Cngc Listings VQ GuideCngc Types Toc 3. The Star Catalog TagsToc 5. The M Catalog Toc 4. Select Star by NameToc 6. The Planets Object Library Planet Legend Toc 7. Other DatabasesConstellation Codes Related Topics Page Meade Instruments Corporation Page Toc 2. Collimation Alignment of the Optical System Page Defocused Star Images Toc 4. Behind the Power Panel Toc 3. Adjusting the Right Ascension LockToc 5. Factory Servicing and Repairs