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Meade ETX-90PE Telescope Features, a Side View, Inset Computer Control Panel. A On/Off switch

Models: ETX-90PE

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TELESCOPE FEATURES

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Fig. 1a: Side View
Features of the ETX-90PE, ETX-	2
105PE and ETX-125PE are identical,
with the exception of the size of
optical tube.

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Fig. 2 (Inset): Computer Control Panel. (A) On/Off switch;

(B)Auxiliary ports; (C) Handbox port; (D) 12v connector; (E) Power indicator light.

Fig. 1a, b and Fig. 2:

The ETX Premier Telescope

1Eyepiece

2SmartFinder

3Holder Thumbscrew

490° Eyepiece Holder

5Optical Tube

6Vertical (Dec.) Lock

7Fork Arms

8Focus Knob

9Horizontal (R.A.) Lock

10Computer Control Panel

A.ON/OFF Switch

B.Auxiliary Ports (2)

C.Handbox Port

D.12v

E.LED

11Base Housing

12Battery Compartment (bottom of base)

13Right Ascension (R.A.)/ Horizontal Setting Circle

14Flip-Mirror Control Knobs

15Photo Port

16Declination (Dec.)/Vertical Setting Circle

17SmartFinder Alignment Screws

18LNT Module

19Dust Cap (not visible)

Fig. 1b: Rear View

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Meade ETX-90PE Telescope Features, a Side View, Inset Computer Control Panel. A On/Off switch, a, b and Fig, b Rear View

Contents

Instruction Manual ETX Premier Edition Telescope SeriesAutoStar - LNT - SmartFinder Page CONTENTS QUICK-START GUIDE C D EPage Features of the ETX-90PE, ETX TELESCOPE FEATURESFig. 2 Inset Computer Control Panel. A On/Off switch Fig. 1a Side ViewMEADE ETX YOUR PERSONAL WINDOW TO THE UNIVERSE Telescope ControlsC Smartfinder 1 Computer Control Panel see Fig AUTOSTAR FEATURES Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a ButtonNote Pressing MODE repeatedly while in the “Select Item” level moves Top line Lists the primary menuAutoStar to the topmost screen “Select Item Object.” ETX TIPS Star Charts Parts Listing How to Assemble Your Telescope and TripodGETTING STARTED Aligning SmartFinder Using SmartFinderL M ON To turn on SmartFinder’s red dot continuous, without blinkingChoosing an Eyepiece ETX TIPSToo Much Power? Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually Observing Using AutoStar Arrow KeysOBSERVING Terrestrial ObservingObserve the Moon Slew SpeedsAstronomical Observing To Track an Object AutomaticallyInitializing AutoStar for the First Time Automatic AlignmentHow to perform the Automatic Alignment procedure Observe a Star using the Automatic Tracking Feature ETX TIPS Which One’s the Alignment Star?Using the Guided Tour Go To SaturnAutoStar Navigation Exercise AUTOSTAR OPERATIONAutostar ExampleEntering data into AutoStar ETX TIPS Look into the FutureMoving Through AutoStar’s Menus Select Item Object AUTOSTARS MENUSSelect Item Setup Select Item EventObject Menu Note Use MODE to abort any of these operationsThe Object Menu options include Use the Event menu Event MenuGlossary Menu Use the Glossary menuUtilities Menu NOTE This feature is usually only required in very cold weatherSetup Menu c. Custom Allows entry of user-defined tracking rates NOTE AutoStar compensates for daylight savings time, if selected. See “Setup Menu Daylight Saving,” pageETX TIPS Join an Astronomy Club, Attend a Star PartyADVANCED AUTOSTAR OPERATION Adding Observing SitesShift Using AutoStar to Find Objects Not in the Database Observing SatellitesTo GO TO a user-entered object How to Create Your Own Guided Tour What you will needTour Modes Command Line Comment LineWriting a Tour PLANET name MessierCALDWELL MOONLandmarks Downloading ToursTo Select a landmark from the database IdentifyTo Add a landmark to the database To perform a Landmark SurveyExample Advanced Alt/Az AlignmentDisplayed information Two-Star Alt/Az Alignment and Easy AlignWant to learn more Smart Drive Training Periodic Error CorrectionETX TIPS Observing Considerations about Parking your telescope? See pageBrowse PEC Update Menu OptionPEC Erase Menu Option PHOTOGRAPHY Photography with a 35mm CameraA Few Tips on Photography Photography with a Digital CameraPhotography with Meade’s AutoStar Suite OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES #505 Cable Connector Kit With Meade AstroFinderFig. 40 The #765 Soft Carry Bag for the ETX-90PE Fig. 38 The #932 45 Erecting PrismFig. 39 #774 Hard Carrying Case shown with an ETX-90PE Fig. 41 #1244 Electric FocuserMAINTENANCE Inspecting the Optics TroubleshootingStorage and Transport Unable to see an image through the eyepieceTelescope does not track a celestial object Telescope pauses when changing slew directionObject appears in the SmartFinder but not in the eyepiece Images through the eyepiece appear unfocused or distortedSPECIFICATIONS Specifications ETX-90PE Astro TelescopeSpecifications ETX-105PE Astro Telescope Telescope dimensions 43cm x 25cm x 20cm 17” x 10” x 8” Specifications ETX-125PE Astro TelescopeTelescope dimensions 48cm x 23cm x 27cm 19” x 8.9” x 10.8” ETX TIPS Surf the Web AutoStar SpecificationsAutoStar Dimensions APPENDIX A EQUATORIAL POLAR ALIGNMENT Equatorial AlignmentCelestial Coordinates Important NoteTo Track a Star When Polar Mounted Equatorial Mounting ProcedureUsing an Equatorially Mounted Telescope Fig. 44 Loosen control latchFig. 47 Set latitude Setting Circles Fig. 51 Section of Declination setting circleFig. 52 Section of Right Ascension setting circle Fig. 50 Locating PolarisEUROPE APPENDIX B LATITUDE CHARTNORTH AMERICA SOUTH AMERICAFig. 53 Training the Drive Procedure APPENDIX C TRAINING THE DRIVEETX TIPS Further Study TopicsAPPENDIX DCHANGING THE LNT MODULE BATTERY To replace the batteryAPPENDIX EBASIC ASTRONOMY AutoStar GlossaryThe Moon Planets Deep-Sky ObjectsPage MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY

TELESCOPE FEATURES

Fig. 1a: Side View

Features of the ETX-90PE, ETX-

105PE and ETX-125PE are identical,

with the exception of the size of

optical tube.

Fig. 2 (Inset): Computer Control Panel. (A) On/Off switch;

Fig. 1a, b and Fig. 2:

The ETX Premier Telescope

Fig. 1b: Rear View