Meade Instruments Corporation - Meade LX200 Instruction Manuals
1.First, determine the Magnetic Declination in your area using the Isogonic Chart (Fig. 15)
2.Squeeze the clear central vial with thumb and index finger of the left hand.
3.With the right hand, rotate the outer dial until the orienting arrow (the black arrow painted on the inside clear surface) is lined up with the desired Magnetic Declination angle on the declination scale. Notice that East Magnetic Declination is to the right of the "North" position and West Magnetic Declination is left of the "North" position. As an example, Fig. 16. shows the correct setting for 16 degrees West Declination, which covers Providence, Rhode Island.
[ toc ] b. Compass
Installation
The Magnetic Compass is now set for the correct
declination angle. To attach to the Equatorial Wedge, follow these steps:
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