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- Page 1 Meade80EQ-AR 4/28/06 9:55 AM Page 1 80EQ-AR MEADE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 80mm | 3.1" Equatorial Refracting Telescope...
- Page 2 114mm. The lens diameter is one of the most important pieces of information about the telescope. The size of the primary mirror determines how much detail you will be able to see in your telescope. The focal...
- Page 3 Figure 1: Meade 80EQ-AR Equatorial Refracting Telescope Inset A: Red Dot Viewfinder Assembly Inset A 1. Dust cap (not shown) 2. Dew shield/lens shade 3. Object lens cell 4. Main optical tube (OTA) 5. Declination lock 6. Cradle ring attachment lock knob 7.
- Page 4 15. Azimuth adjustment lock Meade80EQ-AR 4/28/06 9:55 AM Page 5 16. Latitude adjustment knob 17. Latitude circle 18. Tripod-to-mount attachment point (see Fig. 3) 19. Latitude adjustment lock (not shown) FIGURE 2 20. Equatorial mount 21. Tripod-to-mount wingnuts (see Fig. 3) 22.
- Page 5 Meade80EQ-AR 4/28/06 9:55 AM Page 6 through the holes. 4. Thread a wingnut with washer over the bolt and hand-tighten to a firm feel (Fig. 3). 1. Remove the plastic covers on the leg brace Fig. 4 supports (11, Inset B). 2.
- Page 6 Fig. 2 Fig. 2 Fig. 2 Fig. 2 Fig. 2 Fig. 2 (on reverse side) thumbscrews located at the attachment ends of each cable. 2. Tilt the polar axis of the telescope to roughly a 45° angle with the horizon:...
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Page 7: Understanding Celestial Movements And Coordinates
Meade80EQ-AR 4/28/06 9:55 AM Page 8 2. Look through the red dot viewfinder. Turn one or more of the viewfinder’s alignment screws (34, Inset B) until the red dot is precisely over the same object as you centered in the eyepiece. AND COORDINATES Understanding where to locate celestial objects and how those objects move across... -
Page 8: Lining Up With The Celestial Pole
The celestial map also contains two poles latitude and longitude, celestial objects may (e.g., the Dec. of the North and an equator just like a map of the Earth also be located using Right Ascension and celestial pole is +90°). Any point on (see Fig. -
Page 9: Polar Alignment Of The Equatorial Mount
Meade80EQ-AR 4/28/06 9:55 AM Page 10 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. Go to www.Meade4M.com to activate your membership today. - Page 10 Page 11 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 aperture and atmospheric conditions cannot reasonably support. Keep in mind that a smaller, but bright and well-resolved image is far superior to one that is larger, but dim and poorly resolved.
- Page 11 Many groups also hold regularly scheduled Star Parties at which you can check out and observe with many different telescopes and other pieces of astronomical equipment. Magazines such as Sky and Telescope and Astronomy print schedules for many popular Star Parties around the United States and Canada.
- Page 12 Meade80EQ-AR 4/28/06 9:55 AM Page 13 comprise the outer planets. These planets, except for Pluto, are made mostly of gases and are sometimes called gas giants. If they had grown much bigger, they may have become stars. Pluto is made mostly of ice. are we sure how many Saturn has either.
- Page 13 These explosions are called supernovas. When you become an advanced observer you can look for other types of objects such as SURF THE WEB • The Meade 4M Community: http://www.meade4m.com Sky & Telescope : • http://www.skyandtelescope.com Astronomy : •...
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Page 14: Some Observing Tips
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 15 Meade80EQ-AR 4/28/06 9:55 AM Page 16 ASTRONOMY RESOURCES • The Meade 4M Community 6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618 • Astronomical League Executive Secretary 5675 Real del Norte, Las Cruces, NM 88012 • The Astronomical Society of the Pacific 390 Ashton Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112 •...
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Page 16: Use The Specifications To Calculate The Magnification Of Your Eyepiece
Meade80EQ-AR 4/28/06 9:55 AM Page 17 magnifies an object 28 times. Your 9mm eyepiece magnifies objects 78 times. But if you obtain other eyepieces, you can calculate how much magnification they have of an eyepiece. To find out how much your magnification is when you use a Barlow, multiply your eyepiece’s magnification by two. -
Page 17: Taking Care Of Your Telescope
Front surface tissues or damage could result to the optics. DO NOT use a commercial photographic lens cleaner. or see the Meade catalog for more information. Visit us on the web at www.meade.com. Erecting Prism... - Page 18 Meade80EQ-AR 4/28/06 9:55 AM Page 19 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. This warranty applies to the of this warranty.
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- Page 20 OBSERVATION LOG OBSERVER: OBJECT NAME: DATE & TIME OBSERVED: CONSTELLATION: EYEPIECE SIZE: SEEING CONDITIONS: EXCELLENT GOOD POOR NOTES: DRAWING OF IMAGE Meade80EQ-AR 4/28/06 9:55 AM Page 21...
- Page 21 OBSERVATION LOG OBSERVER: OBJECT NAME: DATE & TIME OBSERVED: CONSTELLATION: EYEPIECE SIZE: SEEING CONDITIONS: EXCELLENT GOOD POOR NOTES: DRAWING OF IMAGE Meade80EQ-AR 4/28/06 9:55 AM Page 22...
- Page 22 Meade80EQ-AR 4/28/06 9:55 AM Page 24 1-800 92618 Meade Instruments Corporation 6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, California...
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