Meade DS-114AT Manuel d'instructions

Instruction ManualDS-114AT Reflecting TelescopeMeade Instruments Corporation

10Packing ListAssembling the telescope for the first time requires only a few minutes. When first opening thepacking box, note carefully the parts lis

1112. Connect Autostar: Plug the coil cord of the Autostar Controller into the HBX port (C,Fig.1b) of the computer control panel. WARNING: Make sure

DEFINITION:A capital "X" is used todenote an eyepiece's(or a Barlow's) power ormagnification. For exam-ple, "40X" is rea

OBSERVINGObserving by Moving the Telescope ManuallyIf you wish to observe a distant land object, such as a mountain top or a bird, you can observeby m

Fig. 18: Alt/Az Home Position.NorthLevel the opti-cal tube 145. The Arrow keys are now activated. Press the Arrow keys (5, Fig. 2) to slew (move) the

DEFINITION:Initialization is aprocedure thatensures Autostaroperates correctly.When you first useAutostar, it doesn'tyet know where theobservatio

1610. Select City: The next screen asks for the city closest to the observing site. Use the Scrollkeys to cycle through the database of cities (listed

17Observe a Star using the Automatic Tracking FeatureIn this example, the Autostar Arrow keys are used to find a star, and then Autostar's tracki

185. Daylight Savings - Select “Yes” or “No,” then press ENTER. 6. Alignment Option Screen - “Setup: Align” displays. Press ENTER.7. Select Alignment

19Go To SaturnAfter performing the Easy Align procedure, the motor drive begins operating and the telescopeis aligned for a night of viewing. Objects

Reflecting Telescopes use a concave primary mirror to collect lightand form an image. In the Newtonian type of reflector, light is reflect-ed by a sma

20It is important to understand that menu selections are set in a loop (Fig. 23).This means thatpressing the Scroll Down key (7, Fig. 2) cycles down t

21To Calculate Sunset time:1. Press the MODE key several times, until “Select Item: Object” is displayed. 2. Press the Scroll Down key once to displ

22MENUS AND MENU OPTIONSObject MenuAlmost all observing with Autostar is performed using the Object menu category. (NOTE:Exceptions include Guided Tou

23Landmarks stores the location of terrestrial points of interest in the permanent Autostar data-base. IMPORTANT NOTE: To use the Landmark function, t

24Solar Eclipse lists upcoming Solar Eclipses, including the date and type (total, annular, or par-tial) of eclipse, and the location and time of the

25Display Options enables or disables Autostar’s two initial displays. If both displays are dis-abled, Autostar begins with the Date display. Sun War

26Telescope accesses the several options, including: Model: Allows you to select the telescope model connected to Autostar. Focal Length: Displays

27 Edit: Edits a selected site, including: the name, latitude, longitude, and time zone. TimeZone refers to the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) time zone s

28CARING FOR YOUR TELESCOPEYour DS-114AT telescope is a precision optical instrument designed to yield a lifetime ofrewarding observations. Given the

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Quick-Start Guide ... 4Telescope Features ...

303. Secondary mirror-holder adjustments: If the secondary mirror (1, Fig. 31) is centered in thefocuser drawtube (2, Fig. 31), but the primary mirro

31OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESA wide assortment of professional Meade accessories is available for the DS-114ATTelescopes. The premium quality of these access

32Locating the Celestial PoleTo get basic bearings at an observing location, take note of where the Sun rises (East) and sets(West) each day. After th

APPENDIX B 33Using Autostar to Find Objects Not in the DatabaseAlthough Autostar contains a database of more than 1400 celestial objects (stars, nebul

34Observing SatellitesIn this procedure, you will prepare your telescope to observe a satellite pass.1. Go to the "Object: Satellite" menu

35In the early 17th century Italian Scientist Galileo, using a telescope smaller than your DS-114ATmodel, turned it skyward instead of looking at the

36Access directly through the Glossary menu or through hypertext words embedded in Autostar.See “GLOSSARY MENU," page 24, for more information.Ob

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4QUICK-START GUIDE1. Remove the optical tube and tripod from the gift-box.Perform this setup on a flat, stable surface. It is rec-ommended that you pe

56. Adjust tripod.Adjust the height of the tripod by lifting the clip on eachleg and extending the sliding inner section of each tri-pod leg to the de

6129511106162013157323Fig. 1: DS-114AT Series Telescope.Fig. 1b (Inset): Computer Control Panel.(A) LED(B) 12V Port(C) Handbox Port(D) AZ Port (E) ALT

7The DS-114AT telescope has a variety of useful features. Be sure to become acquainted withall of these controls before you begin making observations

8Control of the DS-114AT Series Telescopes is throughthe operation of the #494 Autostar handbox. Nearly allfunctions of the telescope can be operated

9 Arrow Keys: Move the telescope in a specific direction (up, down, left, and right), at anyone of nine different slew speeds. The Arrow Keys can als