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Meade Telescope Features, LX80 Multi-Mount, Robust Aluminum Construction, Gears and Drives

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Telescope Features

Telescope Features

Telescope Features

Meade Instruments introduces the latest in a long line of advanced astronomical products: the LX80™. Using revolutionary new technology, every aspect of this system has been designed to deliver the new standard in astrophotographic and visual performance.

The LX80 incorporates an astonishing array of technological and mechanical achievements and provides the kind of innovation and quality that only Meade can deliver.

LX80 Multi-Mount

The LX80 Multi-Mount operates in three modes: German equatorial, single OTA alt-az and dual OTA alt- az. Setting up in any mode is quick and easy with no additional tools required.

Robust Aluminum Construction

The LX80 is built around a solid aluminum structure, with two large, tapered roller bearings that handle radial and thrust loads on each axis to carry a total instrument payload of 40 pounds in EQ and single OTA alt-az modes and up to 75 pounds in dual OTA mode.

Gears and Drives

Its precision worm gear drives on both axes deliver smooth, accurate motion and Meade’s proprietary SmartDrive™ provides periodic error correction that dramatically reduces errors providing performance only available on much more expensive mounts.

LX80 Tripod

With large two inch diameter stainless steel legs, the all new LX80 tripod is rugged and stable. Built-in ﬁne- tune leg levelers at the top of each leg make doing small leveling adjustments the easiest they’ve ever been.

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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 The LX80 Telescope IntroductionINTRODUCTION A solid telescope built for a lifetime of serviceLX80 Multi-Mount Telescope FeaturesTelescope Features Robust Aluminum ConstructionControl Panel Counterweight ShaftAudioStar Industry Standard Dovetail AdapterLX80 Key Features LX80 Key FeaturesFigure 1 LX80 Key Features - Rear View LX80 Key Features LX80 Key FeaturesFigure 2 LX80 Key Features - Front View LX80 Key Features A. B. C. D. E. FLX80 Key Features Figure 3 LX80 Control Panel - DetailLX80 Key Features 4$ 4%LX80 Key Features Figure 5 LX80 Drive Base Close-upLX80 Key Features Adjustments for German EQ ModeLX80 Key Features Fig 8 Azimuth AdjustmentVixen-style Dovetail Receiver Place OTA dovetail here LX80 Series Your Personal Window to the UniverseLX80 Key Features Telescope Control Panel4# 4$ 4% 2# 2$ 2%3# 3$ 3% LX80 Key FeaturesGetting Started How to Assemble Your TelescopeGetting Started Fig 13 Spread the tripod legs4. Attach mount to tripod base. Place the mount Fig 17 Thread-on counterweight shaftGetting Started Fig 16 Tighten three 3 knobs at undersideFig 19 Tighten DEC lock Getting StartedAttach viewﬁnder to the OTA Fig 20 Slide dovetail into bracket and secureFig 22 Secure diagonal into holder Fig 24 Plug AudioStar into HBX connectorGetting Started Fig 23 Insert eyepiece into diagonalGetting Started Balancing the TelescopeRA Right Ascension Balance Fig 25 While maintaining hold of OTA, loosen the DEC lockGetting Started Aligning the ViewﬁnderFig 31 Adjust counterweight to achieve balance Fig 28 Loosen RA lock - right and left sidesChoosing an Eyepiece Observing by Moving the Telescope ManuallyGetting Started Activate the Arrow Keys Using AudioStar’s GoTo CapabilitiesMoving Through AudioStar’s Menus Slew SpeedsNavigating AudioStar Playing AudioEntering Data into AudioStar Observe the MoonInitializing AudioStar LX80 Multi-Mount SystemThe LX80 Multi-Mount System Aligning the LX80Alt-Azimuth Mode Setting the Alt-Azimuth Home PositionThe LX80 Multi-Mount System Finding True NorthEasy Two-Star Align Perform the Easy Align ProcedureFinding Magnetic North The LX80 Multi-Mount SystemUsing the Guided Tour Go To SaturnThe LX80 Multi-Mount System Fig 35 Tilt the mount head using hex head tool Setting the Polar Home PositionEquatorial Mode The LX80 Multi-Mount SystemEasy Align How to perform the Easy AlignLocating the Celestial Pole The LX80 Multi-Mount SystemThe LX80 Multi-Mount System Using the Guided TourNote 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 prompted Go To SaturnAlt-Azimuth Mode Dual OTA ModeThe LX80 Multi-Mount System Fig 37 Dual OTA Alt-AzLX80 TIPS The LX80 Multi-Mount SystemObserving Considerations Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button AudioStar HandboxAudioStar Handbox 2-Line LCD DisplayControl your LX80 with your PC using a serial interface AudioStar HandboxAudioStar Handbox Slew SpeedsTerrestrial Observing Observation Using AudioStar’s Arrow KeysPlaying the Audio AudioStar HandboxAudioStar Navigation Exercise AudioStar OperationAudioStar Operation To Calculate Sunset timeObject Menu AudioStar OperationAudioStar #497 Menu Tree AudioStar #497 MENU TREEFigure 43 The AudioStar #497 Menu Tree Utilities Menu Event MenuGlossary Menu AudioStar OperationSetup Menu Note This feature is usually only required in very cold weatherAudioStar Operation AudioStar Operation selected telescopeAudioStar Operation Delete Deletes a stored site from the databaseAdding Observing Sites Advanced AudioStar FeaturesAudioStar Operation To Add a Site to the user-deﬁned site listObserving Satellites Using AudioStar to Find Objects Not in the DatabaseTo GoTo a user-entered object AudioStar OperationNOTE Satellite observing is an exciting challenge. Most LandmarksAudioStar Operation To Add a landmark to the databaseTo Select a landmark from the database IdentifyAudioStar Operation To perform a Landmark SurveyTraining the Drive AudioStar OperationDisplayed information Example Too Much Power? Advanced alt/az AlignmentBrowse AudioStar OperationA few tips on photography with the LX80 Photography with the LX80PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE LX80 Photography with a Digital CameraPhotography with the LX80 Photography with Meade’s AudioStar SuiteSeries 5000 Ultra Wide Angle Optional AccessoriesOptional Accessories Series 5000 HD-60Optional Accessories Storage and Transport MaintenanceMAINTENANCE Inspecting the OpticsUnable to see an image through the eyepiece TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting Object appears in the viewﬁnder but not in the eyepieceTelescope pauses when changing slew direction Customer ServiceCUSTOMER SERVICE PageAPPENDIX A DriveAppendix Training theBASIC ASTRONOMY Appendix B Basic AstronomyAPPENDIX B Objects in SpaceAppendix B Basic Astronomy Deep-Sky ObjectsAPPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS cationsAppendix C Speciﬁ APPENDIX D AlignmentAppendix D Equatorial Polar EQUATORIAL POLAR ALIGNMENTLocating the Celestial Pole Appendix D Equatorial Polar AlignmentPrecise Polar Alignment AudioStar Polar AlignmentAppendix D Equatorial Polar Alignment 6. Again note the extent of the star’s drift in declinationAppendix D Equatorial Polar Alignment PeriodicErrorCorrectionPECTraining Polar Alignment and RA Drive OnlyPEC Update Menu Option PEC Train Menu OptionAppendix E Latitude ChartLATITUDE CHART APPENDIX EDeclination AmericaNorth MagneticAPPENDIX G MAGNETIC DECLINATION GLOBAL MAPAppendix G Magnetic Declination - Global Map Correct Disposal of this Product Recycling InformationEU Countries only Waste Electrical & Electronic EquipmentPage Page Page Limited Warranty MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY