800 | Meade 114EQ-ASTR specs

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Meade 114EQ-ASTR instruction manual 800

Contents

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