Caution: Using products other than standard Meade accessories may cause damage to the telescope’s internal electronics and may void the Meade warranty.
d Want to learn more about the eyepieces available for your
telescope?
See OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES, page
37.
e Want to learn more about aligning the viewfinder? See page 14.
h Want to learn more about attaching the viewfinder? See page 12.
1! Want to learn more about assembling your telescope?
See ASSEMBLING YOUR TELESCOPE, page 11.
1@ EC Handbox users,
see Appendix D, page 62, for more informa- tion.
LXD75-Series:Your Personal Window to the Universe
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Refer to Figures 1a through 1e for the following features:
B Eyepiece Thumbscrew: Tightens the eyepiece (see d) in place. Tighten to a firm feel only.
C Eyepiece Holder: Holds eyepiece in place. Holders supplied for both 1.25" and 2" eyepieces.
Diagonal (not shown, achromatic refractor and
only): Provides a more comfortable
D Eyepiece: Place the supplied Super Plössl 26mm eyepiece into the eyepiece holder or the diagonal and tighten in place with the eyepiece thumbscrew (see b). The eyepiece magnifies the image collected in the optical tube.
D8 x 50mm (all models, except
crosshairs that enables easy centering of objects in the telescope eyepiece (see d).
EViewfinder Collimation Screws (6): Use these screws to adjust the alignment of the viewfinder.
FViewfinder Front Cell and Locking Ring: Adjust the front cell to focus the viewfinder. See step 3, page 14 for more details. The viewfinder is supplied with a small dust cover placed over the front cell.
GViewfinder Bracket: Holds the viewfinder in place.
HFocus Knobs: Moves the telescope’s focuser drawtube in a
ICorrector/Dust Cover: Place the dust cover (not visible in photo) over the cor- rector when storing the telescope.
Note: The dust cover should be replaced after each observing session and the power turned off to the telescope. Allow time for any dew that might have collected during the observing session to evaporate prior to replacing the dust cover.
1) Optical Tube: The main optical component that gathers the light from distant objects and brings this light to a focus for examination through the eyepiece.
1! Cradle Assembly: Attaches to mount base. See 1# and 1$.
1@ Autostar™: See pages 9 and 10 for a description of features.
1# Cradle Ring Lock Knobs (2) and Washers (2): Slide washers onto lock knobs before inserting. Tighten to a firm feel to secure the optical tube in place.
1$ Cradle Rings (2): Part of the cradle assembly (see 1!); hold the optical tube firm- ly in place.
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