Practice using the Autostar’s Arrow keys to center an object in the telescope’s field of view. Sight along the side of the telescope’s main tube to locate an object. Make sure that the flip-mirror control (C) is in the “up” position. Place the MA 25mm eyepiece (A) into the eyepiece holder on the telescope and tighten the attachment thumbscrew (B) to a "firm feel" only. Remove the dust cover from the end of the telescope tube. Tighten (to a "firm feel" only, do not overtighten) the vertical and horizontal locks ( 6, 9, Fig. Each press decreases the slew speed down one level, and then will cycle back to the fastest speed.ĥ. To change the telescope’s slew speed, briefly press the Speed/? key (C). You can now use the Arrow keys (B) to slew (move) the telescope up, down, right, or left. The display then reads "Setup: Align." See page 11 for more information. Press ENTER (A) when the correct information for each prompt displays. Use the Scroll keys (D) to cycle through the lists of Country/States, Cities, and Telescope Models. – these functions will be explained later). (Ignore the prompts requesting "Date" and "Time" for now
Keep pressing the ENTER key (A) until "Country/State" appears on the display. Press the Speed/? key (C) to accept the Sun warning. Īppendix B: Using Autostar to Enter Coordinates. Īppendix A: Equatorial (Polar) Alignment.
MEADE AUTOSTAR CONTROLLER PORTS MANUAL
Manual Operation Using Autostar's Arrow Keys. All rights reserved.ĭesign: Automated Telescope - Patent No. Patent Office and in principal countries throughout the world. ® The name “Meade,” the Meade logo, and “ETX” are trademarks registered with the U.S. If you are anxious to use your telescope for the first time, read the QUICK-START GUIDE on page 3. Improperly installed batteries void your Meade warranty.
If these precautions are not followed, batteries may explode, catch fire, or leak.
MEADE AUTOSTAR CONTROLLER PORTS INSTALL
Do not install batteries backwards or mix new and used batteries. Follow battery manufacturer's precautions. Children should always have adult supervision while observing.ĬAUTION: Use care to install batteries in the orientation indicated by illustration in the battery slots of the battery holder. Do not look through the telescope or its viewfinder as it is moving. Do not point the telescope or its viewfinder at or near the Sun. Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late. Never use a Meade ® ETX ® Astro Telescope to look at the Sun! Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye.
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