Meade 60AZ-A instruction manual Introduction, Unpacking and Assembly

INTRODUCTION

Before you begin, we urge you to take a few minutes to completely read this manual so that you can get the best use of the equipment. This manual details the set-up, operation, specifications and optional accessories of the Telestar 60-AZ-A altazimuth refracting telescope. Designed for both astronomical and terrestrial observing, the Telestar 60-AZ-A will be your companion in exploring a universe of celestial and earthly objects.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT (Refer to Fig. 1)

•Complete optical tube assembly (objective lens diameter = 60mm; focal length = 700mm)

•Full-length, fully adjustable, aluminum tripod and accessory tray.

•MA25mm (28X), MH9mm eyepieces (1.25" O.D. “Outside Diameter”)

•2x Barlow Lens (1.25" O.D.)

•Diagonal mirror (1.25" O.D.)

•5 x 24mm viewfinder with bracket

•Altazimuth mount with micro-altitude control

•Hardware package: A. 3 bolts (2" long) with wing nuts and washers

B. 3 screws (1/2" long) with nuts

Note: All other necessary hardware provided in place.

UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver to assemble the tripod.

1.Remove and identify the telescope’s components, using the listing above.

2.Attach the 3 aluminum tripod legs (7, Fig. 1) to the base of the altazimuth mount (10, Fig. 1) with the 3 leg brace supports (8, Fig. 1) facing inward. Line up the holes of the tripod legs (11, Fig. 1) with the holes on the mount base attachment and thread the three included bolts through the holes. Thread the wing nuts over the bolts and hand-tighten to a firm feel. Stand the telescope upright and spread the tripod legs evenly apart so that the accessory tray can be positioned for attachment to the leg braces.

3.To attach the leg braces to the tripod, line up the holes in the leg braces (9, Fig. 1) with the holes in the leg brace supports (8, Fig. 1) and slide the the included 1/2” screws through the holes. Thread the included nuts over the end of the bolts and hand-tighten to a firm feel.

4.To attach the accessory tray (26, Fig. 1) to the leg braces (9, Fig. 1), place the round accessory tray over the over mounting bolt hole (12, Fig. 1). Thread the attachment knob into the mounting hole on top of the tray and turning the knob clockwise. Tighten to a firm feel, but do not overtighten—you need to remove the tray if you wish to collapse the tripod. To remove the tray, just rotate the knob counterclockwise and remove the knob. You can then lift and remove the tray.

5.Extend the sliding center portion of the adjustable height tripod leg (19, Fig. 1) to the desired length for all 3 legs. Lock the tripod legs by tightening the leg lock thumbscrew (20, Fig. 1) to a firm feel. See Inset B.

6.	Remove the two vertical lock knobs (D, Fig. 2) from the optical tube	D	C
	assembly.
7.	Place the optical tube between the forks of the azimuth mount (A,
	Fig. 2), oriented as shown in Fig. 2.
8.	Slide the altitude rod (B, Fig. 2) into the hole in the altitude coarse
	adjustment control assembly (C, Fig. 2). Tighten to a firm feel.	B	A
9.	Thread a vertical lock knob (D, Fig. 2) through each of the holes in
	the forks of the azimuth mount (A, Fig. 2) and tighten to a firm feel.	Fig. 2 Mounting the optical
10.	Attach the viewfinder bracket (2, Fig. 1) to the telescope using the	tube assembly: (A) azimuth
	2 thumbscrews provided (25, Fig. 1). The thumbscrews fit through	mount; (B) altitude rod;
	the 2 holes located at the base of the viewfinder bracket and	(C) altitude coarse adjustment
		control; (D) vertical lock knob.
	thread into the main tube (see Fig. 1, Inset C).

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