Meade LT-8 ACF Manuel d'instructions

Instruction ManualLT ACF and LT SC Series Telescopeswith AutoStar #497 Hand ControllerINDEX

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX10ALIGNING THE LT SERIES10Moving Through AutoStar’s MenusThe AutoStar database is organized in levels for quick and easy nav

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX11ALIGNING THE LT SERIES11Easy (Two-Star) AlignThe fastest and easiest way to locate objects with Autostar’s GO TO capabilit

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX12ALIGNING THE LT SERIES12Go To SaturnAfter performing the Easy Alignment procedure, the motor drive begins operating and th

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX13LT SERIES KEY FEATURES Computer Control Panel  Red Dot Finder Red Dot Finder Alignment Screws Handbox S

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX14Figure 2: LT Series Right SideLT SERIES KEY FEATURESFigure 3: LT Series FrontFigure 4: LT Series Computer Control Panel 

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX15 Diagonal Holder: Holds the eyepiece in place.  Diagonal Prism: provides a more comfortable right angle viewing positi

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX16 Meade makes a complete line of accessories to enable you to get the most fun and performance from your LT Series telesco

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX17The Series 5000 Premium Eyepieces represent the highest level of eyepiece technology. Featuring advanced lens designs with

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX18Universal AC Adapter (07584): This adapter supplies a constant regulated 12 volt DC at up to 5 Amps from either a standard

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX19Figure 5: The AutoStar #497 HandboxTour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button Control of the LT Series is

WARNING!Never use a Meade® LT SeriesTelescope to look at the Sun! Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye. E

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX20 The AutoStar Computer Controller provides control of virtually every telescope function within a compact handbox. AutoSta

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX21 appropriate key shown below. Nine available speeds are: Number Key “1” = 1x (Guide) Number Key “2” = 2x Number Key

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX22AUTOSTAR #497 HANDBOX22the telescope up, down, right, or left. 4. Press a Number key (Pg. 19, Fig. 5, 6) to change the tel

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX23AUTOSTAR OPERATION23It is important to understand that menu selections are set in a loop (Fig. 10). This means that pressi

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX24AUTOSTAR OPERATION24object in the eyepiece of the telescope for you to view. The telescope comes pre-loaded with:• “Tonigh

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX25 Tonight's Best How Far is Far A Star's LifeSolar System Mercury Etc. Moon Asteroids CometsConstellations And

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX26Star is a database of stars listed in different categories such as named, double, variable, or nearby. Important Note: Whe

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX27AUTOSTAR #497 MENU OPTIONS27of eclipse. Use the Scroll Up and Down keys to display the available data. Min. (Minimum) of A

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX28AUTOSTAR #497 MENU OPTIONS28Sleep Scope is a power saving option that shuts down AutoStar and the telescope without forget

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX29AUTOSTAR #497 MENU OPTIONS29you observe will remain centered in the eyepiece. If “Terrestrial” is selected, the tracking m

Object Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24#497 AutoStar Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Event Menu.

Note: The Download function requires the optional #505 Astrofi nder Software and Cable Connector Kit. See the instruction sheet included with the kit

Advanced AutoStar Features Adding Observing SitesIf you plan to observe using AutoStar at different geographic locations, you can store up to six obse

Using AutoStar to Find Objects Not in the DatabaseIn this procedure, you will enter coordinates of celestial objects that do not appear in any of the

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX33Cable Connector Kit. See OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, page 16. NOTE: Satellite observing is an exciting challenge. Most satellite

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX34Description String: Description of an object. Must be surrounded by quotation marks. If the description is longer than one

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX35information about the satellite from its database. For example: SATELLITE: “Intl Space Stn”ASTEROID “name”Enter ASTEROID a

STAR “name”Enter STAR followed by the name of the desired star in quotes. For example: STAR “Vega”LANDMARK az alt “title” “description”Enter the azimu

To Add a landmark to the database:In this procedure, you will store the location of terrestrial landmarks in AutoStar’s memory.1. Set the telescope in

IdentifyThis procedure allows you to use AutoStar to identify objects you have found in the night sky using the Arrow keys. If the object is not in Au

when the correct location displays.d. The next screen asks for the city (listed alphabetically) closest to the observing site. Use the Scroll keys to

INTRODUCTIONThe LT Series ACF and LT Series SC Telescope A solid telescope built for a lifetime of serviceCongratulations on receiving your new LT Ser

One-Star Alt/Az Alignment One-Star Alignment requires some knowledge of the night sky. Autostar provides a database of bright stars. One-Star Alignmen

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX41 7. If the LT Series is not to be used for an extended period, perhaps for one month or more, it is advisable to

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX423. Using the Arrow keys at the slowest slew speed, move the defocused image to the edge of the eyepiece fi eld of view (Pg

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX43Inspecting the OpticsA Note About the “Flashlight Test”: If a fl ashlight or other high-intensity light source is pointed d

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX44Press > until itis centeredPress < until itis centeredTrain Drive Az. TrainTrain Drive Alt. TrainDrive Setup

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX45In the early 17th century Italian Scientist Galileo, using a crude telescope considerably smaller than the LT Series, turn

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX46Planets change positions in the sky as they orbit around the Sun. To locate the planets on a given day or month, consult

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX47SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSModel and Product Number 6" LT ACF # 0610-04-10Optical SystemOptical Design Advanced Co

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX48SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSModel and Product Number 6" LT SC # 0610-04-12Optical SystemOptical Design Schmidt Cass

INDEXOPTICAL SYSTEMS49ACF AND SC OPTICAL SYSTEMSAPPENDIX D: Unlike Schmidt-Cassegrain systems, Meade’s Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical system provide

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX5GETTING STARTEDYou may want to perform the LT telescope assembly indoors in the light so that you become familiar with the

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DoC)FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:PRODUCT NAME : MEADE LT SERIES TELESCOPEMODEL NO : LT

RECYCLING INFORMATION (EU Countries only)Correct Disposal of this Product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)This marking shown on the produ

MEADE LIMITED WARRANTYEvery Meade telescope, spotting scope, and telescope accessory is warranted by Meade Instruments Corp. (“Meade”) to be free of d

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX6Mounting the Telescope Take the LT Series from its packaging and place the entire telescope onto the top of the tripod he

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX7Attaching Accessories  Be sure the telescope master power switch is in the off position. Remove the LT Series handbox and

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX8Adjusting the Red Dot FinderThe Red Dot Finder has been aligned at the factory, but you may need to touch-up the alignment

INDEXAutoStar #497 HANDBOX9ALIGNING THE LT SERIES9Aligning the LT Series As the Earth rotates beneath the night sky, the stars appear to move from Eas