Meade 114ST EQ-D Correct Collimation, Diagonal Mirror Misalignment, Primary Mirror Misalignment

Models: 114ST EQ-D

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Fig. 9: Correct Collimation.			Fig. 10: Diagonal Mirror Misalignment.
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Fig. 11: Primary Mirror Misalignment.
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Contents

Meade Instruments Corporation INSTRUCTION MANUAL Meade 114ST EQ-D4.5 Equatorial Reflecting Telescope Meade Limited Warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS – 3 –Key to Figs. 1a - 1g Fig. 1c: Mount features Fig. 1a: Model 114ST EQ-D:Optical tube assemblyFig. 1b: Bolt hole for tray assembly Fig. 1e: More mount featuresINTRODUCTION Standard EquipmentALIGNING THE VIEWFINDER BALANCING THE TELESCOPEUNDERSTANDING CELESTIAL MOVEMENTS AND COORDINATES Declination Dec.: This celestialUSING THE TELESCOPE LINING UP WITH THE CELESTIAL POLEUSING SETTING CIRCLES MAINTENANCE Cleaning CALCULATING POWERPower = 1000mm ÷ 25mm = Mount and Tripod AdjustmentsCollimation Alignment of the Optics b. Diagonal holder adjustmentsc. Primary mirror adjustments a. Correct collimationd. Star testing the collimation Fig. 10: Diagonal Mirror Misalignment – 14 –Fig. 9: Correct Collimation Fig. 11: Primary Mirror MisalignmentSPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES6001 Meade Instruments CorporationA D V A N C E D P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618 949