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Meade ETX-80AT-TC Autostar Features, Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button

Models: ETX-80AT-TC

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1LCD Display

2ENTER Key

3MODE Key

4GO TO Key

5Arrow Keys

6Scroll Keys

7Speed/? Key

8Coil Cord

AUTOSTAR FEATURES

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Fig. 5: #494 AutoStar Handbox.

Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button

Control of the ETX-80AT is through the operation of the standard-equipment #494 AutoStar. Nearly all functions of the telescope are accomplished with just a few pushes of AutoStar’s but- tons. Some of the major features of AutoStar are:

•Automatically move the telescope to any of the 1400 objects stored in the database or manually enter the astronomical coordinates of any celestial object.

•Take a guided tour of the best celestial objects to view on any given night of the year.

•Download the latest satellite data and software revisions directly from the Meade website (www.meade.com) and share software with other AutoStar enthusiasts. (Requires option- al #506 AstroFinder™ Software and Cable Connector Kit. See OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES page 32.)

•Access a glossary of astronomical terms.

•Calculate which eyepiece to use for optimum viewing of a celestial object.

•Mount the telescope in the “Alt/Az” mode (Altitude - Azimuth, or vertical - horizontal) for fully automatic tracking of celestial objects.

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Meade ETX-80AT-TC instruction manual Autostar Features, Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button

Contents

Instruction Manual ETX-80AT-TCMEADE.COM Page CONTENTS GUIDE on pageSetting up the Tripod QUICK-START GUIDEConnect the AutoStar Handbox Step 8 Plug in handbox and turn on computer control panel Step 7 Install batteriesObserve Sight along the top of the optical tube Flip Barlow in down positionPage 21. Adjustable legs 22. Accessory tray 23. Locking knob 2@ 2#Fig. 1c The battery compartment ABC DETX Your Personal Window to the Universe Computer Control Panel 2$ 2%The Tripod AUTOSTAR FEATURES Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a ButtonAltitude vertical and Azimuth horizontal coordinates Local Time and Local Sidereal Time LST Timer and Alarm StatusTop line Displays a menu item, or a menu option Press MODE again to return to the previous menuJoin an Astronomy Club Attend a Star Party TIPS FOR BEGINNERSTelescope Assembly Setting up the Tripod GETTING STARTEDParts Listing Connect the AutoStar HandboxChoosing an Eyepiece Manual Operation of the Telescope without AutoStarSlew Speeds Manual Operation of the Telescope Using AutoStars Arrow KeysMaximum speed possible, dependent on battery power Moving Through AutoStar’s Menus Observe the MoonTo Track an Object Automatically Initializing AutoStarTIPS FOR BEGINNERS Too Much Power?Fig. 14a & 14b Jupiter example of too much magnification Easy Alignment Go To SaturnWhich One’s the Alignment Star? Using the Guided TourTIPS FOR BEGINNERS AutoStar Menu Structure AUTOSTAR MENUSGSelect Y...ZAutostar AUTOSTAR OPERATIONAutoStar Navigation Exercise ExampleNavigating Autostar Adjusting the Speed of a Scrolling MessageEntering Numbers and Text into Autostar To Calculate Sunset timeObject Menu Utilities Menu Event MenuGlossary Menu TIPS FOR BEGINNERSSetup Menu NOTE This feature is usually only required in very cold weatherReverse L/R Reverses the Surf the WebTIPS FOR BEGINNERS Reverse UP/DOWN Reverses theN Quiet Slew Sets the maximum slew rate to 1.5 for quieter operation Astronomical Observing ADVANCED FEATURESTerrestrial Observing Sidereal RateOne-Star Alt/Az Alignment Two-Star Alt/Az AlignmentObserving a Satellite Digital Photography with the ETX Photography with Meade’s AutoStar SuiteFig. 23 The Deep Sky Imager Fig. 22 The Lunar Planetary ImagerFig. 24 Saturn, taken with the LPI. Photo by Dave Street OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Fig 27 #827 Right-Angle ViewfinderStorage and Transport MAINTENANCE AND SERVICINGGeneral Maintenance Inspecting the OpticsCannot seem to focus No image appears in the eyepiece TroubleshootingTelescope pauses when changing slew direction Still unable to see an image through the eyepieceAutoStar Specifications Meade Customer ServiceETX-80AT Specifications AutoStar DimensionsAPPENDIX A USING AUTOSTAR TO ENTER R.A. AND DEC COORDINATES To GO TO a user-entered objectPolar Alignment APPENDIX B EQUATORIAL POLAR ALIGNMENTCelestial Coordinates One-Star Polar Alignment Autostar Polar AlignmentEasy Polar Alignment Two-Star Polar AlignmentUNITED STATES APPENDIX C HELPFUL CHARTSLatitude Chart for Major Cities of the World CityFigure 33 Training the Drive Procedure APPENDIX D TRAINING THE DRIVEFurther Study TIPS FOR BEGINNERSObjects in Space APPENDIX E BASIC ASTRONOMYAutoStar Glossary The MoonDeep-Sky Objects PlanetsFig. 327 The Pleiades is one of the most beautiful open clusters Page MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY