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Meade RB-60 Instruction Manual

60mm | 2.4" altazimuth refracting telescope
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Telestar RB-60.qxd
4/11/06
2:04 PM
Page 1
RB-60
TELESTAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
60mm | 2.4" Altazimuth Refracting Telescope

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  • Page 1 Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM Page 1 RB-60 TELESTAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 60mm | 2.4" Altazimuth Refracting Telescope...
  • Page 2 Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM Page 2...
  • Page 3 The size of the objective lens Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM Page 3 determines how much detail you will be able to see in your telescope. The focal length will help later on to calculate magnification.
  • Page 4 Figure 1: Telestar RB-60 Altazimuth Refracting Telescope Inset A: Red Dot Viewfinder Assembly Inset B: Tripod Legs and Accessory Tray Inset C: Altaz or Altazimuth Mount Inset A 1. Eyepiece 2. Red dot viewfinder (see Inset A) 3. Red dot viewfinder alignment screws...
  • Page 5 Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM other Meade accessories, such as the Barlow lens. 1. Place the accessory tray over the center hub of the leg brace supports. the mounting bracket. Page 5 3. Thread a lock knob onto each of the mounting screws and tighten to a firm feel.
  • Page 6 (23) Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM until the image is sharply focused. Center the object precisely in the eyepiece’s field of view. telescope to be moved from side to side. Page 6 3. Once an object is found, re-tighten the knob.
  • Page 7 It will be easier to locate an object using the viewfinder rather than You haven’t just bought a telescope, you have embarked on an astronomy adventure that never ends. Share the journey with others by accepting your free membership in the 4M community of astronomers.
  • Page 8 TOO MUCH POWER? Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM Can you ever have too much power? If the type of power you’re referring to is eyepiece magnification, yes you can! The most common mistake of the beginning observer is to “overpower” a telescope by using high magnifications which the telescope’s...
  • Page 9 Each night, the Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM moons appear in different positions around the Jovian sky. This is sometimes called the Galilean dance. On any given night, you might be able to see the shadow of a moon Page 9 held a small lead over Saturn.
  • Page 10 Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM and are called elliptical galaxies. There are Page 10 many galaxies that are irregularly shaped and are thought to have been pulled apart because they passed too close to—or even through—a larger galaxy. The more you learn about objects in the sky, the more you will learn to appreciate the sights you see in your telescope.

  • Page 11: Some Observing Tips

    Page 11 on astronomical objects. If you wish to have a fully corrected image, check out Meade’s optional Erecting Prism in the Optional Accessory section. scope’s field of view. To keep astronomical objects centered in the field, simply move the telescope on one or both of its axes—...
  • Page 12 In particular, they are a great aid in planning a night of celestial viewing. A wide variety of star charts are available in books, in magazines, on the internet and on CD Roms. Meade offers Autostar Suite software. Contact your local Meade dealer or Meade’s Customer Service department...

  • Page 13: Use The Specifications To Calculate The Magnification Of Your Eyepiece

    Your tube is Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM 700mm long. Objective lens diameter is how big the lens is on your scope. Telescopes are Page 13 the ratio, the faster exposure time is needed 65 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 •...

  • Page 14: Taking Care Of Your Telescope

    Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM Page 14 rewarding viewing. It will rarely, if ever, require factory servicing or maintenance. Follow these guidelines to keep your telescope in the best condition: #928 45° Erecting Prism (1.25 O.D.): Correctly orients the telescopic image during terrestrial observing and yields an image position at a 45°...
  • Page 15 4000 Super Plössl eyepieces, available in a wide variety of sizes, provide a high level of image resolution and color correction at an economical price. Contact your Meade Dealer or see the Meade catalog for more information. Visit us on the web at www.meade.com. Telestar RB-60.qxd...
  • Page 16 U.S.A. Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM Meade will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by Meade to be defective, provided the defective part is returned to special, indirect, or consequential damages...
  • Page 17 OBSERVATION LOG OBSERVER: OBJECT NAME: DATE & TIME OBSERVED: CONSTELLATION: EYEPIECE SIZE: SEEING CONDITIONS: EXCELLENT GOOD POOR NOTES: DRAWING OF IMAGE Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM Page 17 (SAVE ORIGINAL - BE SURE TO MAKE COPIES)
  • Page 18 OBSERVATION LOG OBSERVER: OBJECT NAME: DATE & TIME OBSERVED: CONSTELLATION: EYEPIECE SIZE: SEEING CONDITIONS: EXCELLENT GOOD POOR NOTES: DRAWING OF IMAGE Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM Page 18...
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  • Page 20 Telestar RB-60.qxd 4/11/06 2:04 PM Page 20 1-800 92618 Meade Instruments Corporation 6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, California...