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Meade instruction manual LX80 TIPS, The LX80 Multi-Mount System, Observing Considerations

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LX80 TIPS

The LX80 Multi-Mount System

6.If you have not previously done so, align the ﬁnderscope on the secondary OTA.

7.Synchronize the two OTAs by ﬁrst sighting and aligning the primary OTA on a distant landmark. Loosen the secondary dovetail adapter carefully and rotate the secondary OTA so that it is aligned on the same object. Retighten the dovetail adapter locks to a “snug” ﬁt.

LX80 TIPS

Observing Considerations

•Try to pick an observing site away from street and house lights and car headlights. While this is not always possible, the darker the site, the better.

•Try not to use a standard ﬂashlight. ExperiencedobserversuseredLEDﬂashlights, the red utility light on the AudioStar #497 handbox, or tape red cellophane over their ﬂashlights to use for setup and map reading so they don’t have to continually readjust their eyes to the darkness. Be careful not to shine bright lights if there are other observers in the area. Do not shine a ﬂashlight into the telescope while someone is observing!

•Dress warmly. It gets chilly when you’re sitting for prolonged periods.

•Practice setting up your equipment during the day or in a lighted area to become familiar with it before going to a dark site.

•Use your 26mm eyepiece to view terrestrial objects and wider areas of space, such as open star clusters. Use optional higher power eyepieces, such as a 9mm eyepiece, when you wish to view something up close, such as craters on the Moon or the rings of Saturn.

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Meade instruction manual LX80 TIPS, The LX80 Multi-Mount System, Observing Considerations

Contents

LX80 Multi-Mount Telescope System With Astronomer Inside Instruction ManualPage BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution If batteries or parts are swallowed, see a doctor immediatelyCONTENTS Introduction INTRODUCTIONThe LX80 Telescope A solid telescope built for a lifetime of serviceTelescope Features Telescope FeaturesLX80 Multi-Mount Robust Aluminum ConstructionCounterweight Shaft AudioStarControl Panel Industry Standard Dovetail AdapterFigure 1 LX80 Key Features - Rear View LX80 Key FeaturesLX80 Key Features Figure 2 LX80 Key Features - Front View LX80 Key FeaturesLX80 Key Features A. B. C. D. E. F LX80 Key FeaturesLX80 Key Features Figure 3 LX80 Control Panel - Detail4$ 4% LX80 Key FeaturesLX80 Key Features Figure 5 LX80 Drive Base Close-upAdjustments for German EQ Mode LX80 Key FeaturesLX80 Key Features Fig 8 Azimuth AdjustmentLX80 Series Your Personal Window to the Universe LX80 Key FeaturesVixen-style Dovetail Receiver Place OTA dovetail here Telescope Control Panel2# 2$ 2% 3# 3$ 3%4# 4$ 4% LX80 Key FeaturesHow to Assemble Your Telescope Getting StartedGetting Started Fig 13 Spread the tripod legsFig 17 Thread-on counterweight shaft Getting Started4. Attach mount to tripod base. Place the mount Fig 16 Tighten three 3 knobs at undersideGetting Started Attach viewﬁnder to the OTAFig 19 Tighten DEC lock Fig 20 Slide dovetail into bracket and secureFig 24 Plug AudioStar into HBX connector Getting StartedFig 22 Secure diagonal into holder Fig 23 Insert eyepiece into diagonalBalancing the Telescope RA Right Ascension BalanceGetting Started Fig 25 While maintaining hold of OTA, loosen the DEC lockAligning the Viewﬁnder Fig 31 Adjust counterweight to achieve balanceGetting Started Fig 28 Loosen RA lock - right and left sidesGetting Started Choosing an EyepieceObserving by Moving the Telescope Manually Using AudioStar’s GoTo Capabilities Moving Through AudioStar’s MenusActivate the Arrow Keys Slew SpeedsPlaying Audio Entering Data into AudioStarNavigating AudioStar Observe the MoonLX80 Multi-Mount System The LX80 Multi-Mount SystemInitializing AudioStar Aligning the LX80Setting the Alt-Azimuth Home Position The LX80 Multi-Mount SystemAlt-Azimuth Mode Finding True NorthPerform the Easy Align Procedure Finding Magnetic NorthEasy Two-Star Align The LX80 Multi-Mount SystemThe LX80 Multi-Mount System Using the Guided TourGo To Saturn Setting the Polar Home Position Equatorial ModeFig 35 Tilt the mount head using hex head tool The LX80 Multi-Mount SystemHow to perform the Easy Align Locating the Celestial PoleEasy Align The LX80 Multi-Mount SystemUsing the Guided Tour Note AudioStar locates alignment stars based on the date, time and location entered. Using this information and the Polar Home Position as its starting point, the alignment stars should easily be placed within the viewﬁnder. The alignment stars may change from night to night. All that is required is for the observer to center the selected stars in the eyepiece when promptedThe LX80 Multi-Mount System Go To SaturnDual OTA Mode The LX80 Multi-Mount SystemAlt-Azimuth Mode Fig 37 Dual OTA Alt-AzObserving Considerations LX80 TIPSThe LX80 Multi-Mount System AudioStar Handbox AudioStar HandboxTour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button 2-Line LCD DisplayControl your LX80 with your PC using a serial interface AudioStar HandboxAudioStar Handbox Slew SpeedsObservation Using AudioStar’s Arrow Keys Playing the AudioTerrestrial Observing AudioStar HandboxAudioStar Operation AudioStar OperationAudioStar Navigation Exercise To Calculate Sunset timeObject Menu AudioStar OperationFigure 43 The AudioStar #497 Menu Tree AudioStar #497 Menu TreeAudioStar #497 MENU TREE Event Menu Glossary MenuUtilities Menu AudioStar OperationAudioStar Operation Setup MenuNote This feature is usually only required in very cold weather AudioStar Operation selected telescopeAudioStar Operation Delete Deletes a stored site from the databaseAdvanced AudioStar Features AudioStar OperationAdding Observing Sites To Add a Site to the user-deﬁned site listUsing AudioStar to Find Objects Not in the Database To GoTo a user-entered objectObserving Satellites AudioStar OperationLandmarks AudioStar OperationNOTE Satellite observing is an exciting challenge. Most To Add a landmark to the databaseIdentify AudioStar OperationTo Select a landmark from the database To perform a Landmark SurveyDisplayed information Example Training the DriveAudioStar Operation Advanced alt/az Alignment BrowseToo Much Power? AudioStar OperationPhotography with the LX80 PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE LX80A few tips on photography with the LX80 Photography with a Digital CameraPhotography with the LX80 Photography with Meade’s AudioStar SuiteOptional Accessories Optional AccessoriesSeries 5000 Ultra Wide Angle Series 5000 HD-60Optional Accessories Maintenance MAINTENANCEStorage and Transport Inspecting the OpticsTROUBLESHOOTING TroubleshootingUnable to see an image through the eyepiece Object appears in the viewﬁnder but not in the eyepieceCustomer Service CUSTOMER SERVICETelescope pauses when changing slew direction PageDrive AppendixAPPENDIX A Training theAppendix B Basic Astronomy APPENDIX BBASIC ASTRONOMY Objects in SpaceAppendix B Basic Astronomy Deep-Sky ObjectsAppendix C Speciﬁ APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONScations Alignment Appendix D Equatorial PolarAPPENDIX D EQUATORIAL POLAR ALIGNMENTAppendix D Equatorial Polar Alignment Precise Polar AlignmentLocating the Celestial Pole AudioStar Polar AlignmentAppendix D Equatorial Polar Alignment 6. Again note the extent of the star’s drift in declinationPeriodicErrorCorrectionPECTraining Polar Alignment and RA Drive Only PEC Update Menu OptionAppendix D Equatorial Polar Alignment PEC Train Menu OptionLatitude Chart LATITUDE CHARTAppendix E APPENDIX EAmerica NorthDeclination MagneticAppendix G Magnetic Declination - Global Map APPENDIX GMAGNETIC DECLINATION GLOBAL MAP Recycling Information EU Countries onlyCorrect Disposal of this Product Waste Electrical & Electronic EquipmentPage Page Page Limited Warranty MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY