Meade ETX-80AT-TC Observe, Install batteries, Plug in handbox and turn on computer control panel

Step 7: Install batteries..

Step 8: Plug in handbox and turn on computer control panel.

Sight along the top of the optical tube.

Flip Barlow in down position.

Note: Flip Barlow control in the “down” posi- tion.

Observe

You can now use the AutoStar Arrow keys to move the tele- scope up, down, right, or left. To change the speed at which the telescope moves (sometimes called the slew speed), briefly press the Speed/? key. Each press decreases the slew speed down one level, and then will cycle back to the fastest speed.

Sight along the side of the telescope’s main tube to locate an object. At first, practice during the daytime. Use the AutoStar’s Arrow keys to center on objects in the tele- scope’s field of view. Observe trees, mountains, signs and so forth. Then when you’re comfortable locating objects in this manner, try observing at night on the Moon, planets and stars.

Note about the Flip Barlow: To use the built-in flip Barlow, rotate the the Flip Barlow control so that it is in the down position (see diagram, left). The Flip Barlow doubles the magnification of your eyepiece.

If you use the Flip Barlow, you will need to turn the focus knob in a counterclockwise direction. You may have to turn the focus knob 20 or more turns to focus with the Barlow engaged.

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