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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Meade114 EQ-ASB 4.5" Equatorial Reflecting Telescope Meade Instruments Corporation...
- Page 2 SUPERVISION WHILE OBSERVING. Every Meade telescope, spotting scope, and binocular is warranted by Meade Instruments Corp. (MIC) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from date of original retail purchase in the U.S.A.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the Telescope ........ - Page 4 21. Declination axis 22. R.A. lock (reverse side, see inset) 23. Dec. lock 24. 5 x 24 viewfinder Key to Fig. 1 25. Telescope front dust cover 26. Viewfinder bracket thumbscrews 27. R.A. setting circle 28. Dec. setting circle 29. Latitude dial 30.
- Page 5 Fig. 1a: Model 114 EQB-1: Viewfinder assembly. Fig. 1b: Model 114 EQ-ASB: Focuser. Fig. 1d: Model 114 EQ-ASB: Tripod and tray. Fig. 1c: Model 114 EQ-ASB: Equatorial mount. Fig. 1e: Model 114 EQ-ASB: Optical tube assembly. Reverse side Reverse Side...
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Page 6: Introduction
These instructions detail the set-up, operation, specifications, and optional accessories of your Jupiter 114 EQ-ASB. In order that you may achieve maximum enjoyment of the instrument, we urge that you take a few minutes to read all of this manual before making first observations through the telescope. -
Page 7: Balancing The Telescope
• Place the low- power (25mm) eyepiece into the focuser of the main telescope. Unlock the R.A. lock (22, Fig. 1c) and the Dec. lock (23, Fig. 1c) so that the telescope turns freely on • both axes. Then point the main telescope at some well-defined land object (e.g. the top of a telephone pole) at least 200 yards distant, and re-lock the R.A and Dec. -
Page 8: Understanding Celestial Movements And Coordinates
For this reason, in part, star-hopping is popular because it is the faster, easier way to become initiated in the hobby. -
Page 9: Lining Up With The Celestial Pole
Right Ascension and Declination, the task of finding objects (in particular, faint objects) in the telescope is vastly simplified. The setting circles, R.A (27, Fig. 1c) and Dec. (28, Fig. 1c) of the Polaris 114 EQ-ASB telescope may be dialed, in effect, to read the object coordinates and the object found without resorting to visual location techniques. - Page 10 The Meade 114 EQ-ASB may be used for a lifetime of rewarding astronomical observing, but basic to your enjoyment of the telescope is a good understanding of the instrument. Read the above instructions carefully until you understand all of the telescope’s parts and functions.
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Page 11: Using Setting Circles
For example, the focal length of the Meade 114 EQ-ASB telescope is fixed at 1000mm. To calculate the power in use with a particular eyepiece, divide the focal length of the eyepiece into the focal length of the main telescope. For... -
Page 12: Maintenance
Collimation (Alignment) of the Optics All Meade 114 EQ-ASB telescopes are optically aligned at the factory prior to shipment. It is unlikely that you will need to align, or collimate, the optics after receipt of the instrument. However, if the telescope received unusually rough handling in shipment, it is possible that the optics must be re aligned for best optical performance. -
Page 13: Primary Mirror Adjustments
To adjust the primary mirror tilt screws (3, Fig. 6), first unscrew several turns the 3 hex-head primary mirror cell locking screws (2, Fig. 6), to allow free turning movement of the tilt knobs. Using the flexible cable controls (3 and 4, Fig. 1e), move the telescope until the star image is at •... - Page 14 – 14 – Fig. 7: Correct Collimation. Fig. 8: Diagonal Mirror Misalignment. Fig. 9: Primary Mirror Misalignment. Fig. 10: Collimation.
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Page 15: Specifications
Mounting: ......German equatorial OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES See your Meade 114 EQ-ASB dealer for further details on any of these accessories. Additional Eyepieces (1.25"): Meade offers a wide line of eyepieces for enhanced astronomical and/or terrestrial viewing, including: •... - Page 16 D I V I S I O N Meade Instruments Corporation World’s Leading Manufacturer of Astronomical Telescopes for the Serious Amateur 6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618 I (949) 451-1450 FAX: (949) 451-1460 I www.meade.com 04057-00 ver 4/04 © 2004...