Telescope Features ...................................................... 8
Assembly........................................................................ 5
Assemble the Base .................................................. 5
Assemble the Tube .................................................. 6
Insert Eyepiece, Attach Red Dot Finder .................. 7
Collimating the Optical System ................................ 8
Align the deluxe Red Dot Finder ..............................11
Using a Dobsonian Telescope..................................11
Calculate Magnification ............................................12
Observing ......................................................................12
Some Tips ................................................................15
Care of the Optics ....................................................15
Meade Customer Service ..............................................16
Specifications ................................................................17
Optional Accessories......................................................19
Appendix A: Altitude Adjustment Knobs ........................21
CONTENTSWARNING!
Never leave the primary mirror uncov-
ered during the daytime unless using
the telescope to view terrestrial objects.
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