Meade 60AZ-A2 instruction manual Attach the Viewfinder, Attach the Diagonal Mirror and Eyepiece

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4.Thread a lock knob (5) through each of the holes in the forks of the mount

4and tighten to a firm feel.

ATTACH THE VIEWFINDER

An eyepiece (1) has a narrow field of view. A viewfinder (2) has a wider field of view, which makes it easier to locate objects. The 5x24mm viewfinder has crosshairs to make it easier to line up more precisely with a target.

1. Note the two thumbscrews (25) threaded

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place tube between forks

onto two bolts on the optical tube. Remove the thumbscrews from the tube.

2.Line up the two holes on the viewfinder bracket over the two bolts. Slide the bracket over the bolts. See Fig. 1, inset C.

3.Replace the thumbscrews onto the bolts and tighten to a firm feel.

ATTACH THE DIAGONAL MIRROR AND EYEPIECE

The diagonal mirror reflects the light from the optical tube to a more comfortable viewing position.

1.

Slide the diagonal mirror (13) into the

 

focuser drawtube(15).

2.

Tighten the drawtube thumbscrew to hold

 

the diagonal mirror securely.

pole or a distant mountain or tower. Look through the eyepiece in the diagonal mirror and turn the focuser knob (23) until the image is sharply focused. Center the object precisely in the eyepiece’s field of view.

2.Look through the viewfinder. Turn one or more of the viewfinder’s alignment screws (3) until the crosshairs are precisely over the same object as you centered in the eyepiece.

3.Check this alignment at night on a celestial object, such as the Moon or a bright star, and use the viewfinder’s alignment screws to make any necessary refinements.

lock knob

slide rod through hole

lock knob

3.

Slide the MA 25mm eyepiece (1) into

 

diagonal mirror.

4.

Tighten the diagonal mirror thumbscrew

 

to hold the eyepiece securely.

ALIGN THE VIEWFINDER

Perform the first part of this procedure during the daytime and the last step at night.

1.Point the telescope at an easy-to-find land object such as the top of a telephone

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Contents 60AZ-A2 40-04135 8 Page Manual Template 6/29/05 1054 AM Introduction D f e Attach the Accessory Tray Assemble Your TripodAttach the Optical Tube to the Mount Attach the Viewfinder Attach the Diagonal Mirror and EyepieceAlign the Viewfinder Most Important Rule To Move the TelescopeSUN Warning Never USE Your Telescope to Look AT the SUN Meade 4M CommunityTOO Much POWER? Observing40-04135 8 Page Manual Template 6/29/05 1054 AM 40-04135 8 Page Manual Template 6/29/05 1054 AM Some Observing Tips Surf the WEBStar Charts Have a Good Time Astronomy is FUN Specifications Astronomy Resources40-04135 8 Page Manual Template 6/29/05 1054 AM Optional Accessories Taking Care of Your TelescopeJoin AN Astronomy CLUB, Attend a Star Party Meade Customer Service Meade Limited WarrantyDrawing of Image 40-04135 8 Page Manual Template 6/29/05 1055 AM 40-04135 8 Page Manual Template 6/29/05 1055 AM 92618