Meade 114ST EQ-D 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: 114ST EQ-D

1 16

Page 16

World’s Leading Manufacturer of Astronomical Telescopes for the Serious Amateur
6001	Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618 ■ (949) 451-1450
FAX:	(949) 451-1460 ■ www.meade.com	© 2003	ver 7/03

Image 16

Contents

4.5 Equatorial Reflecting Telescope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Meade 114ST EQ-DMeade Instruments Corporation Meade Limited Warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS – 3 –Key to Figs. 1a - 1g Fig. 1a: Model 114ST EQ-D:Optical tube assembly Fig. 1b: Bolt hole for tray assemblyFig. 1c: Mount features 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 CALCULATING POWER Power = 1000mm ÷ 25mm =MAINTENANCE Cleaning Mount and Tripod Adjustmentsb. Diagonal holder adjustments c. Primary mirror adjustmentsCollimation Alignment of the Optics a. Correct collimationd. Star testing the collimation – 14 – Fig. 9: Correct CollimationFig. 10: Diagonal Mirror Misalignment Fig. 11: 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 949