Meade 114 EQ-D instruction manual Abc

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	Fig. 7: Correct Collimation.		Fig. 8: Diagonal Mirror Misalignment.
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	Fig. 9: Primary Mirror Misalignment.

•As you make adjustments to the primary mirror tilt screws (3, Fig. 6), you will notice that the out- of-focus star disk image will move across the eyepiece field. Choose one of the 3 primary mirror tilt screws and slightly move the shadow to the center of the disk. Then slightly move the telescope using the flexible cable controls to center the star disk image in the center of the eyepiece.

•If any further adjustments are necessary, repeat this process as many times as needed until the out-of-focus star disk appears as in Fig. 10C, when the star disk image is in the center of the eyepiece field.

•With the star testing of the collimation complete, tighten the 3 hex-head primary mirror locking screws (2, Fig. 6).

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Fig. 10: Collimation.

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Contents Meade Instruments Corporation Meade Limited Warranty Table of Contents Key to Fig Reverse This Manual Unpacking and AssemblyIntroduction Standard EquipmentBalancing the Telescope Alignment of the ViewfinderUnderstanding Celestial Movements and Coordinates Celestial SphereLining UP with the Celestial Pole Using the Telescope Using Setting Circles Calculating PowerMount and Tripod Adjustments MaintenanceCleaning Collimation Alignment of the OpticsStar testing the collimation Diagonal holder adjustmentsPrimary mirror adjustments ABC Specifications Optional AccessoriesMeade Instruments Corporation