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Meade LXD 75-Series instruction manual 1&3$

Models: LXD 75-Series

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Fig. 1d: The LXD75-Series Mount; insert shows opposite side of Mount.

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Fig. 1e: The LXD75-Series Computer Control Panel (see 2$ above).

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1.	Eyepiece Thumbscrew	11.	Cradle Assembly	21.	Counterweight, Lock Knobs	31.	R.A. Setting Circle
2.	Eyepiece Holder	12.	Autostar Handbox	22.	Counterweight Shaft	32.	R.A. Setting Circle Lock Knob
3.	Eyepiece	13.	Cradle Ring Lock Knobs	23.	Counterweight Safety Cap	33.	R.A. Lock
4.	Viewfinder (VF)	14.	Cradle Rings	24.	Computer Control Panel	34.	Dec. Motor Drive
5.	VF Collimation Screws	15.	VF Bracket Screws	25.	R.A. Motor Drive	35.	T-Handle Lock and Shaft
6.	VF Front Cell	16.	Focus Lock Knob	26.	Latitude Adjustment Handles	36.	Spreader Bar
7.	VF Bracket	17.	Dec. Lock	27.	Azimuth Control Knobs	37.	Tripod Mounting Base
8.	Focus Knobs	18.	Polar VF Cap	28.	Latitude Dial	38.	Tripod Legs
9.	Corrector/Dust Cover	19.	Dec. Setting Circle	29.	Polar Alignment VF	39.	Spreader Tension Knob
10. Optical Tube		20.	Counterweight Shaft Base	30.	Polar Alignment Reticle, LED

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Meade LXD 75-Series instruction manual 1&3$

Contents

LXD 75 -SeriesTelescopes Instruction ManualPage CONTENTS d BC1^ g f e e d B1&3$ LXD75-Series:YourPersonal Window to the Universe 2$ Computer Control Panel see Fig. 1e Join an Astronomy Club, Attend a Star Party LXD75 TIPSI GK J AUTOSTAR FEATURESFeatures Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a ButtonPage How to Assemble Your Telescope GETTING STARTEDTelescope Assembly Motor AssemblyCradle Assembly Slot Fig. 9a: Viewfinder assemblyNewtonian reflector models SecondaryBalancing the Telescope A B C D E FChoosing an Eyepiece Fig. 14b: Viewfinder assembly, Newtonian modelsAligning the Viewfinder LXD75 TIPS Too Much Power?Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually Slew Speeds Autostar Models Only Activate the Arrow Keys Autostar Models OnlyTracking Objects Setting the Polar Home PositionObserve the Moon Which One’s the Alignment Star? Initializing Autostar Autostar Models Only Training the Drive Autostar Models Only Go To Saturn Autostar Models Only Easy Alignment Autostar Models OnlyUsing the Guided Tour Autostar Models Only Autostar Navigation Exercise BASIC AUTOSTAR OPERATIONAutostar ExampleEntering Data into Autostar Look into the FutureNavigating Autostar LXD75 TIPSSelect Item Setup AUTOSTARS MENUSSelect Item Object Select Item EventObject Menu MENUSGlossary Menu Event MenuUtilities Menu Never use aMeadeSetup Menu LXD75 TIPS Observing Considerations Site provides access to several options including LXD75 TIPS Surf the WebAdding Observing Sites USEFUL AUTOSTAR PROCEDURESTo Add a Site to the user-definedsite list To Edit a SiteTo GO TO a user-enteredobject To Add a landmark to the database Observing SatellitesLandmarks To perform a Landmark Survey To Check on the Available MemoryTo Select a landmark from the database Photography with Meade’s Autostar Suite d C BPHOTOGRAPHY Fig. 24: Series 4000 Eyepieces OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESFig. 25: #140 2x Barlow Lens Fig. 26: #905 Variable PolarizerFig. 29: Series 4000 Nebular Filters Fig. 28: Series 4000 Photo-VisualPage General Maintenance MAINTENANCEb Focuser drawtube c Diagonal mirror b c d e f gd Reflection of primary mirror f Primary mirror clipsPage Fig. 33b: Collimation screws Caution: Do not force the three collimationPage Fig. Fig.Fig. Fig.8 f/4 Model SN-8AT, SN-8ECSpecifications SPECIFICATIONS6 f/5 Model SN-6AT, SN-6ECSpecifications 6 f/8 Model AR-6ATSpecifications 10 f/4 Model SN-10ATSpecifications5 f/9.3 Model AR-5AT, AR-5ECSpecifications 6 f/5 Model N-6ECSpecifications 8 f/10 Model SC-8ATSpecificationsAutostar Dimensions Autostar SpecificationsMeade Customer Service Inspecting the OpticsSetting Circles APPENDIX A: CELESTIAL COORDINATESPolar Alignment Locating the Celestial PoleOne-StarPolar Alignment Two-StarPolar AlignmentAPPENDIX B: ENHANCING POINTING PRECISION Method #1: Three-StarAlignment Using AutostarThe Polar Alignment Viewfinder Enhancement MethodsMethod 2: Axis Alignment Procedures Procedure #2: Step Fig. 47: Cradle adjustment screwsFig. 45: Position A Fig. 46: Position B StepTips Method 3: Axis Alignment Using AutostarPEC Erase Menu Option PEC Update Menu OptionPEC Train Menu Option Latitude Chart for Major Cities of the World APPENDIX C: LATITUDE CHARTCity State/Prov./Country35 4 APPENDIX D: EC HANDBOXImportant Note Light NoSlew Speeds Modes of OperationStep Tracking RatesStep StepChanging the Polar Mode Screws at the back-endof the bracket Slot Groove How to Attach the Optical Tube to the MountLocking Knobs Screws at the back-endof the bracketAutostar Glossary APPENDIX F: BASIC ASTRONOMYObjects in Space The MoonDeep-SkyObjects PlanetsLXD75 TIPS Further StudyTopics BooksPage 14-7500-017/04 MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY