Meade 4500 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: 4500

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A D V A N C E D P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N

Meade Instruments Corporation

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

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Contents

Model 4500 4.5 Equatorial Reflecting Telescope 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 MEADEMeade Limited Warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS Key to Fig Page B. Unpacking and Assembly A. Introducing the Meade Model1. This Manual 2. Standard Equipment1. Balancing the Telescope 2. Alignment of the ViewfinderFig. 2 Celestial Sphere E. Using the Telescope – 9 –D. Lining Up with the Celestial Pole Fig. 3 Finding PolarisPage G. Calculating Power F. Using Setting Circles910mm Power = 25mm = H.Maintenance 1. Cleaning 2. Mount and Tripod AdjustmentsFig. 4 The Newtonian Reflecting Telescope 3. Collimation Alignment of the OpticsFig. 5 Diagonal Assembly – 13 –Fig. 6 Primary Mirror Cell Fig. 7 Correct Collimationb. Spider vane adjustments c. Diagonal holder adjustmentsd. Primary mirror adjustments e. Star testing the collimationJ. Optional Accessories I. Specifications ModelFOR PHOTOGRAPHY 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