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Meade LX200 R instruction manual

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with GPS and AutoStar II Hand Controller Instruction Manual8, 10, 12, 14, 16 LX200R Advanced Ritchey-ChrétienTelescopesPage CONTENTS in slot QUICK-STARTGUIDEThreaded Rod“C” Clip Tripod Base7.Press the computer control panel power switch to OFF, if necessary. Remove the AutoStar II hand- box and the AutoStar II coil cord from the packing materials. Plug one end into the HBX port of the telescopes computer control panel and plug the other end into the coil cord port on the AutoStar II handbox Page 1# Computer Control Panel see Fig. 1 inset LX200R: YOUR PERSONAL WINDOW TO THE UNIVERSE2# 2$ 1 1 2 2# of Objects AUTOSTAR II FEATURESTour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button Library•Top line: Lists the primary menu Join an Astronomy Club, Attend a Star Party LX200R TIPSGETTING STARTED Parts ListingHow to Assemble Your Telescope To install batteriesNotes Concerning the Tripod 5.Attach Diagonal or accessories Choosing an EyepieceLX200R TIPS Mounting and Adjusting the ViewfinderToo Much Power? Eyepiece Power =Terrestrial Observing Observing Using AutoStar IIs Arrow KeysOBSERVING Observing by Moving the Telescope ManuallyKey # Focusing the Eyepiece Using the MicrofocuserSlew Speeds To use the microfocuserMoving Through AutoStar II’s Menus Observe the MoonAstronomical Observing To Track an Object AutomaticallyLX200R TIPS Which One’s the Alignment Star? Go To Saturn Using the Guided TourFig. 14: LX200R GPS Receiver LX200R INFO The Global Positioning SystemDetecting True Level Finding True NorthExample BASIC AUTOSTARAutoStar II Navigation Exercise AutostarLX200R TIPS Look into the Future Navigating AutoStarat or AUTOSTAR IIsMENUS Select Item SetupTo slew the telescope to catalog objects Object MenuDefinition Event MenuUtilities Menu Glossary MenuLX200R TIPS Timing is Everything Setup MenuCustom Tracking Rate Site provides access to several options including Hot Button Menus To Edit a Site ADVANCED AUTOSTAR II FEATURESAdding Observing Sites To Add a Site to the user-definedsite listTo GO TO a user-enteredobject Creating User ObjectsObserving Satellites LandmarksTo Add a landmark to the database Identify To Select a landmark from the databaseTo perform a Landmark Survey Browse Displayed informationExample How to perform the Easy Align Procedure Alternate Alt/Az AlignmentsEasy Two-StarAlignment Mirror, MirrorTwo-StarAlt/Az Alignment One-StarAlt/Az Alignment3.To Set the Home Position Manually Erase Menu Option Periodic Error CorrectionUpdate Menu Option Train Menu OptionPHOTOGRAPHY Fig. 21: LX200R with #62Fig. 22: Example of vignetting Photography with Meade’s AutoStar Suite Photography with a Digital CameraLX200R TIPS Star Charts 8” f/6.3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESMeade Series 4000 Eyepieces 7” f/15#928 45 Erect-ImageDiagonal Prism Fig. 28: Series 4000 8 - 24mm Zoom EyepieceFig. 29: #140 2x Barlow Lens Fig. 31: #929 2 Diagonal Mirror andDeep Sky Imager II DSI II w/AutoStar Suite Collimation MAINTENANCEFig. 35b Collimation screws Gauging the Movement of the Telescope Meade Consumer Solutions ServiceLX200R TIPS What is Smart Drive? Inspecting the OpticsSPECIFICATIONS 8 f/10 LX200R Specifications10 f/10 LX200R Specifications 14 f/10 LX200R Specifications 12 f/10 LX200R Specifications16 f/10 LX200R Specifications AutoStar II System SpecificationsAutoStar II Handbox Specifications APPENDIX A: EQUATORIAL POLAR ALIGNMENT Setting CirclesEquatorial Alignment Celestial CoordinatesEquatorial Wedge Lining Up with the Celestial Pole Precise Polar Alignment Two-StarPolar Alignment AutoStar II Polar AlignmentEasy Polar Alignment One-StarPolar AlignmentState/Prov./Country APPENDIX B: LATITUDE CHARTLatitude Chart for Major Cities of the World CityTour Modes APPENDIX C: CREATE YOUR OWN GUIDED TOURCommand Line What you will needWriting a Tour PLANET name Downloading Tours Books APPENDIX D: TRAINING THE DRIVEFurther Study TopicsAPPENDIX E: THE MOON MENU Control Panel Features APPENDIX F 16 LX200R FEATURES16 LX200R Unique Features Commercial ShippingTo Assemble the 16” Super Field Tripod 16 TELESCOPE ASSEMBLYMounting the Optical Tube Assembly OTA Attaching the 16” Drive BaseAttaching the Fork Attaching the Power and Data Cords LX200R TIPS Observing ConsiderationsOptical Tube Assembly APPENDIX G 14 LX200R FEATURES14 LX200R Unique Features Battery CompartmentDE-ROTATERAND MICROFOCUSER ASSEMBLY APPENDIX HTo attach the microfocuser to the de-rotater Training APPENDIX Smart MountIntroduction OperationErase UpdatePermanently Mounted Scopes Other Menus Options Save As and LoadThe Moon BASIC ASTRONOMYAutoStar II Glossary Objects in SpaceDeep-SkyObjects PlanetsPage Page MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY