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- Page 1 Instruction Manual ® ™ 16" Meade Starfinder Dobsonian Telescope Meade Instruments Corporation...
- Page 2 ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase in the U.S.A. and Canada. Meade will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by Meade to be defective, provided the defective part is returned to Meade, freight-prepaid, with proof of purchase.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
C. Balancing the Telescope ........ - Page 4 1. Focuser 2. Eyepiece 3. Viewfinder (Optional) 4. Optical Tube Assembly 5. Mirror Cell 6. Mount 7. Altitude Bearing 8. Azimuth Bearing Figure 1...
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Page 5: Unpacking
Meade Starfinder Reflectors, a precision rack-and-pinion focuser, high-quality mounting, and many other features generally found only on more expensive telescopes. The Meade Starfinder Dobsonian 16 is ideal for those just starting out in amateur astronomy, as well as the more serious visual observer. -
Page 6: Optical Tube Assembly
The following steps should be used to assemble the Optical Tube Assembly: 1. The optical tube has been pre-drilled at the Meade factory to accept all standard accessories. Lay the tube flat on a floor and attach the focuser (1, Fig. 1) as shown, using the supplied hardware. Do not over tighten;... -
Page 7: Balancing The Telescope
If you find that as you change eyepieces or accessories an out-of-balance condition causes annoyance, this is relatively easy to solve. Meade offers an optional counterweight set which attaches to the mirror cell using the counterweight thread. Or, with a little ingenuity, counterweights can be fashioned by the telescope... -
Page 8: Aligning The Viewfinder
Precise collimation, or alignment, of your telescope’s optical system is essential for good performance. All Meade telescopes are accurately collimated at the factory prior to shipment, so collimation adjustments will probably not be necessary. Nevertheless, take the time now to familiarize yourself with the following... -
Page 9: Tips On Using A Dobsonian Telescope
(6, Fig. 3) on the back of the diagonal mirror holder to achieve correct centering. 4. You will notice three socket headed bolts on the bottom end of the telescope (5, Fig. 1) (These will be wing nuts on the 16-inch model). These are used to adjust the alignment of the primary mirror. They should never be removed completely. -
Page 10: Magnifying Power
Mount on a thick piece of plywood. 4. Part of the fun of using a Dobsonian type of telescope is the challenge of hunting for objects in the night sky. Invest is some simple star charts and books that tell you how to locate objects using a technique called “star hopping.”... -
Page 11: Observing Guidelines
J. CARE OF OPTICS AND MAIN TUBE With the reasonable care due any fine instrument, your Meade telescope will last a lifetime. If the eyepieces become dirty, try cleaning them with a camel’s hair brush or compressed air. If you must wipe the surface of the lenses, do so gently with a soft cloth so as not to scratch the protective coatings. -
Page 12: Optional Accessories
- 12 - K. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For details on the following optional accessories, see your Meade dealer, or the Meade Instruments General Catalog. Viewfinders: Your Meade Starfinder Dobsonian is pre-drilled and ready to install either the Meade #637 6x30mm or the #545 8x50mm Viewfinder. These small, low-power telescopes have “crosshairs” which greatly assist in pointing the main telescope. - Page 13 - 13 - NOTES...
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- Page 16 Meade Instruments Corporation 6001 OAK CANYON, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92618-5200 U.S.A. (949) 451-1450 FAX: (949) 451-1460 www.meade.com Ver. 0899 Part no. 14-0218-16...