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Instruction Manual
Meade 50AZ-P
50mm (2") Altazimuth Refracting Telescope
27 Hubble, Irvine, California 92618
(800) 626-3233
www.meade.com
Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversable damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the
Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.
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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Meade 50AZ-P 50mm (2”) Altazimuth Refracting Telescope 27 Hubble, Irvine, California 92618 (800) 626-3233 www.meade.com Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversable damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.
- Page 2 ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase in the U.S.A. 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 original purchaser only and is non-transferable.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Standard Equipment Unpacking and Assembly Viewfinder Focusing and Alignment Using the Telescope Calculating Power A Few Words About Power Maintenance Specifications Optional Accessories Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversable damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. - Page 4 1& Fig. 1: Meade 50AZ-P 2” Altazimuth Refracting Telescope Eyepiece Optical-tube-to-mount attachment point 5 x 24 Viewfinder Optical-tube-to-mount attachment knob Optical-tube-to-mount locking knob Viewfinder bracket Viewfinder collimation screws Diagonal mirror Optical tube assembly Objective lens and lens cell (inside tube)
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Page 5: Introduction
Whether you are observing objects a few meters away or light years distant, the Meade 50AZ-P’s precision optics and sturdy mount are the tools with which you can learn basic telescope skills that can lead to a lifetime of enjoyment and discovery. -
Page 6: Viewfinder Focusing And Alignment
To move the telescope on the mount, unlock the altitude locking control handle (7, Fig. 1) by turning the handle counterclockwise one complete turn. Hold the handle while moving the telescope in altitude and/or azimuth. When finished, lock the altitude control handle by tightening the handle, turning clockwise. Tip: By keeping the altitude locking handle slightly tight, the telescope can still be moved in altitude without running the risk of having the telescope “flip”... -
Page 7: Calculating Power
(objective) lens and the focal length of the eyepiece being used. The focal length of the Meade 50AZ-P’s objective lens is 625mm. To figure out the power you are using, divide the the focal length of the objective lens by the focal length of the eyepiece. For example, if you are using the H 25mm eyepiece with the Meade 50AZ-P, the resulting power will be: Power = 625mm ÷... -
Page 8: A Few Words About Power
27 Hubble, Irvine, California 92618 (800) 626-3233 www.meade.com Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversable damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.