Meade 114EQ-ASTR instruction manual Meade114EQASTR 3/28/07 933 AM

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WARNING!

Never use a Meade® Telescope to look at the Sun! Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye. Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late. Do not point the telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope or SmartFinderas it is moving. Children should always have adult supervision while observing.

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Contents 114EQ-ASTR Meade114EQASTR 3/28/07 933 AM Introduction Inset a Attach the RED DOT Viewfinder Attach the Accessory TrayAssemble Your Tripod Attach the Optical Tube to the Mount Attach the CounterweightInsert the Eyepiece Prepare MountSUN Warning Never USE Your Telescope to Look AT the SUN Balancing the TelescopeAlign the RED DOT Viewfinder Understanding Celestial Movements and CoordinatesObjects Move Due to the Earths rotation, celestialPolar Alignment of the Equatorial Mount TOO Much POWER?Lining UP with the Celestial Pole Most Important Rule ObservingSurf the WEB Star Charts Astronomy Resources Meade114EQASTR 3/28/07 933 AM Some Observing Tips Join AN Astronomy CLUB, Attend a Star PartySpecifications Have a Good Time Astronomy is FUNTaking Care of Your Telescope Optics CollimationAlignment Correct CollimationDiagonal Holder Adjustments Primary Mirror AdjustmentsStar Testing the Collimation Optional Accessories Additional Eyepieces 1.25 barrelMeade Consumer Solutions Meade Limited WarrantyDrawing of Image Drawing of Image Drawing of Image Drawing of Image Meade114EQASTR 3/28/07 933 AM 800