Meade 114EQ-ASTR Telescope Manual | Meade 114EQ & 114EQ-DH4 Instruction Guide

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MEADE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

114mm 4.5" Equatorial Reflecting Telescope

114EQ-ASTR

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Meade 114EQ-ASTR instruction manual

Contents

114EQ-ASTR Meade114EQASTR 3/28/07 933 AM Introduction Inset a Assemble Your Tripod Attach the Accessory TrayAttach the RED DOT Viewfinder Insert the Eyepiece Attach the CounterweightAttach the Optical Tube to the Mount Prepare Mount Align the RED DOT Viewfinder Balancing the TelescopeSUN Warning Never USE Your Telescope to Look AT the SUN Understanding Celestial Movements and Coordinates Due to the Earths rotation, celestial Objects Move Lining UP with the Celestial Pole TOO Much POWER?Polar Alignment of the Equatorial Mount Observing Most Important Rule Surf the WEB Star Charts Astronomy Resources Meade114EQASTR 3/28/07 933 AM Join AN Astronomy CLUB, Attend a Star Party Some Observing Tips Have a Good Time Astronomy is FUN Specifications Taking Care of Your Telescope Alignment CollimationOptics Correct Collimation Primary Mirror Adjustments Diagonal Holder Adjustments Star Testing the Collimation Additional Eyepieces 1.25 barrel Optional Accessories Meade Limited Warranty Meade Consumer Solutions Drawing of Image Drawing of Image Drawing of Image Drawing of Image Meade114EQASTR 3/28/07 933 AM 800