Meade 60EQ-D instruction manual Meade Instruments Corporation, 2000, Rev. A, 6/02

Models: 60EQ-D

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Polaris 60EQ-D: 2.4" (60mm) Equatorial Refracting Telescope

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Contents

2000 Meade Instruments CorporationRev. A 6/02Limited Warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS Page STANDARD EQUIPMENT INTRODUCTIONBALANCING THE TELESCOPE ALIGNING THE VIEWFINDERUNDERSTANDING CELESTIAL MOVEMENTS AND COORDINATES Figure 2 Celestial Sphere LINING UP WITH THE CELESTIAL POLE USING THE TELESCOPEPOLAR ALIGNMENT OF THE EQUATORIAL MOUNT until the polar axis 15 points due North. Use aAPPLICATIONS OF THE TELESCOPE – 9 –Power = 900mm ÷ 25mm = CALCULATING POWERMAINTENANCE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SPECIFICATIONSWRITE FOR THE FULL-LINE MEADE GENERAL CATALOG