Meade 70AZ-ADR Manuel d'instructions

©2005Instruction ManualMeade 70AZ-ADR 70mm (2.4”) Altazimuth Refracting Telescope(800) 626-3233www.meade.com

– 10 –SPECIFICATIONSOptical tube focal length . . . . . 700mmObjective lens diameter . . 70mm (2.4")Focal ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

– 11 –TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELESCOPEYour telescope is a precision optical instrument designed for a lifetime of rewarding viewing. It willrarely, if ev

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– 2 –WARNING:NEVER USE A MEADE TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN! LOOKING ATOR NEAR THE SUN WILL CAUSE INSTANT AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGETO YOUR EYE. EYE DAMA

– 3 –TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Standard

– 4 –Figure 1:Meade 70AZ-A Altazimuth Refracting TelescopeInset A: Tripod Leg; Inset B: Viewfinder Assembly1. Eyepiece 14. Objective lens cell2. Viewf

– 5 –INTRODUCTIONBefore you begin, we urge you to take a few minutes to completely read this manual so that you canget the best use of the equipment.

– 6 –RED DOT VIEWFINDER ALIGNMENTIt is recommended that you perform steps 1 through 5 of this procedure during the daytime and step 6at night.1. Loose

– 7 –Look for different features on the Moon. The most obvious features are craters. In fact you can seecraters within craters. Some craters have brig

– 8 –Optional color filters help bring out detail and contrast of the planets. Meade offers a line of inexpensivecolor filters.Beyond the Solar System

– 9 –thumbscrews to secure the Barlow lens and the eyepiece in place. The Barlow lens included with yourtelescope doubles the power of your telescope.