Meade 114 EQ-ASB Meade Instruments Corporation, A D V A N C E D P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N

Models: 114 EQ-ASB

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Contents

4.5 Equatorial Reflecting Telescope Meade Instruments CorporationMeade Limited Warranty WARNING! NEVER USE A MEADE 114 EQ-ASBTABLE OF CONTENTS Key to Fig side ReverseReverse Side UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTIONThis Manual Standard EquipmentBalancing the Telescope Alignment of the ViewfinderUNDERSTANDING CELESTIAL MOVEMENTS AND COORDINATES DeclinationDec.: This e.gUSING THE TELESCOPE LINING UP WITH THE CELESTIAL POLE– 10 – CALCULATING POWER USING SETTING CIRCLESPower = 1000mm ÷ 25mm = MAINTENANCE Cleaning Mount and Tripod Adjustmentsb. Diagonal holder adjustments Collimation Alignment of the Opticsc. Primary mirror adjustments d. Star testing the collimation– 14 – Fig. 7 Correct CollimationFig. 8 Diagonal Mirror Misalignment Fig. 9: Primary Mirror MisalignmentSPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESMeade Instruments Corporation A D V A N C E D P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618