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Meade LX200 CLASSIC Instruction Manual (65 pages)

7" Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 8", 10", and 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes

Brand: Meade | Category: Telescope | Size: 2.5 MB

Table of Contents
4
Introduction
5
- What Is the LX200? an Overview
  5
- Standard Equipment
  5
Unpacking and Inspection
6
Telescope Assembly
7
Quick Start
9
- Using the LX200 Manually
  9
- Using the LX200 in LAND
  9
- Using the LX200 in ALTAZ
  10
  - Entering Basic Information
    10
  - Location of the Observing Site
    10
  - Local Time and Date
    11
  - Setting up the Telescope
    11
  - Using the MODE Key
    12
  - Library Object Keys
    13
- Star Alignment
  13
  - 1-Star with Known SITE
    13
  - Unknown SITE
    13
  - Which Alignment Method to Use
    13
The LX200 Keypad Hand Controller
14
- ENTER Key
  14
- MODE Key
  14
- GO to Key
  14
- Direction Keys
  14
- Speed Keys
  14
- RET Key
  14
- FOCUS Key
  15
- AP Key
  15
- Object Keys
  15
- PREV and NEXT Keys
  15
The LX200 Power Panel
15
- ON/OFF Switch
  15
- N/S Switch
  15
- Ammeter
  15
- DEC Motor Connector
  15
- CCD Connector
  16
- Power 12Vdc Connector
  16
- Keypad Connector
  16
- Reticle Connector
  16
- Focuser Connector
  16
- Connector
  16
- Aux Connector
  16
Mode Functions
16
- Mode 1: Telescope/Object Library
  16
  - Telescope Menu File
    16
  - Object Library Menu File
    20
- Mode 2: Coordinates/Go to
  22
  - Coordinates Menu File
    22
- 22 3. Mode 3: Clock/Calendar
  22
- Mode 4: TIMER/FREQ
  22
  - A. TIMER = Menu Option
    22
  - TIMER = Menu Option
    23
- 22 5. Mode 5: Keypad Off/Brightness Adjust
  23
Magnification and Field of View
24
- Magnification
  24
- Apparent Field and Actual Field
  24
Appendix A: Equatorial Wedge
25
- Equatorial Wedge
  25
  - Azimuth Control
    25
  - Deluxe Latitude Adjuster
    25
- Superwedge
  26
- Mounting the Telescope
  26
- Magnetic Compass
  27
  - Setting Magnetic Declination
    27
  - Compass Installation
    27
  - Finding True North
    28
Appendix B: Equatorial Use
29
Appendix C: Star Library and Star Charts
31
- Alignment Stars
  31
- Star Charts
  32
Appendix D: Object Library
34
- The LX200 64,359 Object Library
  34
  - SAO Catalog
    34
  - UGC Catalog
    34
  - CNGC Catalog
    34
  - Catalog
    35
  - GCVS Catalog
    35
  - Star Catalog
    35
  - M (Messier) Catalog
    35
  - Planet Catalog
    35
- CNGC Catalog
  36
- Star Catalog
  42
- STAR Catalog
  43
- M (Messier) Catalog
  49
Appendix E: Maintaining Your LX200
50
Keeping Your Telescope Clean
51
Appendix F: Personal Computer Control
53
- The RS-232 Cable
  54
- LX200 Test Program
  54
- LX200 Command Set
  54
  - Command Set Formats
    54
  - General Telescope Information
    54
  - Telescope Motion
    55
  - Home Position
    55
  - Library/Objects
    55
  - Miscellaneous
    56
- LX200 Demo Program
  57
Appendix G: LX200 Specifications
62

Meade LX200 CLASSIC Instruction Manual (64 pages)

7" Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 8", 10", and 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes

Brand: Meade | Category: Telescope | Size: 1.22 MB

Table of Contents
4
Introduction
5
- What Is the LX200? an Overview
  5
- Standard Equipment
  5
Unpacking and Inspection
6
Telescope Assembly
7
Quick Start
9
- Using the LX200 Manually
  9
- Using the LX200 in LAND
  9
- Using the LX200 in ALTAZ
  10
  - Entering Basic Information
    10
  - Location of the Observing Site
    10
  - Local Time and Date
    11
  - Setting up the Telescope
    11
  - Using the MODE Key
    12
  - Library Object Keys
    13
- Star Alignment
  13
  - 1-Star with Known SITE
    13
  - Unknown SITE
    13
  - Which Alignment Method to Use
    13
The LX200 Keypad Hand Controller
14
- ENTER Key
  14
- MODE Key
  14
- GO to Key
  14
- Direction Keys
  14
- Speed Keys
  14
- RET Key
  14
- FOCUS Key
  15
- MAP Key
  15
- Object Keys
  15
- PREV and NEXT Keys
  15
The LX200 Power Panel
15
- ON/OFF Switch
  15
- N/S Switch
  15
- Ammeter
  15
- DEC Motor Connector
  15
- CCD Connector
  16
- Power 12Vdc Connector
  16
- Keypad Connector
  16
- Reticle Connector
  16
- Focuser Connector
  16
- Connector
  16
- Aux Connector
  16
Mode Functions
16
- Mode 1: Telescope/Object Library
  16
  - Telescope Menu File
    16
  - Object Library Menu File
    20
- Mode 2: Coordinates/Go to
  22
  - Coordinates Menu File
    22
  - GO to Menu Option
    22
- Mode 3: Clock/Calendar
  22
- Mode 4: TIMER/FREQ
  22
  - FREQ = Menu Option
    22
  - A. TIMER = Menu Option
    22
  - TIMER = Menu Option
    23
- Mode 5: Keypad Off/Brightness Adjust
  23
Magnification and Field of View
24
- Magnification
  24
- Apparent Field and Actual Field
  24
Equatorial Wedge
25
- Azimuth Control
  25
- Deluxe Latitude Adjuster
  25
- Superwedge
  26
- Mounting the Telescope on the Wedge
  26
- Magnetic Compass
  27
  - Setting Magnetic Declination
    27
  - Compass Installation
    27
  - Finding True North
    28
Appendix A: Equatorial Wedge
25
Appendix B: Equatorial Use
29
Appendix C: Star Library and Star Charts
31
- Alignment Stars
  31
- Star Charts
  32
Appendix D: Object Library
34
- The LX200 64,359 Object Library
  34
  - SAO Catalog
    34
  - UGC Catalog
    34
  - CNGC Catalog
    34
  - IC Catalog
    35
  - GCVS Catalog
    35
  - Star Catalog
    35
  - M (Messier) Catalog
    35
  - Planet Catalog
    35
- CNGC Catalog
  36
- STAR Catalog
  43
- M (Messier) Catalog
  49
Appendix E: Maintaining Your LX200
51
Keeping Your Telescope Clean
51
Appendix F: Personal Computer Control
54
- The RS-232 Cable
  54
- LX200 Test Program
  54
- LX200 Command Set
  55
  - Command Set Formats
    55
  - General Telescope Information
    55
  - Telescope Motion
    56
  - Home Position
    56
  - Library/Objects
    56
  - Miscellaneous
    57
- LX200 Demo Program
  58
Appendix G: LX200 Specifications
62

Meade LX200 CLASSIC Instruction Manual (60 pages)

Brand: Meade | Category: Telescope | Size: 0.71 MB

Table of Contents
4
Introduction
5
What Is the LX200? an Overview
5
Heavy-Duty Mounts
5
Built-In 64,359 Object Library
5
Altazimuth Mode Operation
5
Terrestrial Operation
5
Keypad and Power Panel Functions
5
Smart Drive
5
Standard Equipment
6
Unpacking and Inspection
6
What You Should Have
6
Look Everything over
6
Inspecting the Optics
6
A Note on the Flashlight Test
6
Commercial Reshipment
6
Telescope Assembly
7
The 16" Field Tripod
7
Attaching the 16" Drive Base
8
Attaching the Fork
8
Mounting the Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)
8
Mounting the Viewfinder
8
Attaching the Viewfinder
8
Focusing the Viewfinder
8
Collimating the Viewfinder
8
Attaching the Diagonal Mirror and Eyepiece
8
Attaching the Power and Data Cords
8
Southern Hemisphere Operation
9
Quick Start
9
Using the LX200 Manually
9
Using the LX200 in LAND Mode
9
Using the LX in ALTAZ Mode
10
Entering Basic Information
10
Location of the Observing Site
10
Local Time and Date
11
Setting up the Telescope
11
MODE Key
13
Library Object Keys
13
Star Alignment
13
1. 1-Star Alignment with Known SITE
13
Alignment with Unknown Site
13
Which Alignment Method to Use
14
The LX200 Keypad Hand Controller
14
ENTER Key
14
MODE Key
14
GO to Key
14
Direction Keys
14
Speed Keys
15
RET Key
15
FOCUS Key
15
MAP Key
15
Object Keys
15
Prevand NEXT Keys
15
The LX200 Power Panel
15
ON/OFF Switch
16
Ammeter
16
Decmotor Port
16
CCD Port
16
POWER 18Vdc Port
16
Keypad Port
16
Reticle Port
16
Focuser Port
16
RS-232 Port
16
Field De-Rotator Port
16
Mode Functions
17
Mode 1: Telescope/Object Library
17
Telescope Menu File
17
Object Library Menu File
20
Mode 2: Coordinates/Go to
23
Coordinates Menu File
23
GO to Menu Option
23
Mode 3: Clock/Calendar
23
Mode 4: TIMER/FREQ
24
TIMER = Menu Option
24
FREQ = Menu Option
24
Mode 5: Keypad Off/Brightness Adjust
24
Magnification and Field of View
24
Magnification
24
Apparent Field and Actual Field
25
Appendix A: Equatorial Use
26
Celestial Coordinates
26
Using the LX200 in POLAR Mode
26
Lining up with the Celestial Pole
26
Precise Polar Alignment
27
Star Charts
28
Alignment Stars
28
Star Charts
29
Appendix C: 64,359- Object Library
31
About the SAO Catalog
31
About the UGC Catalog
31
About the CNGC Catalog
31
About the IC Catalog
32
About the GCVS Catalog
32
About the Star Catalog
32
About the M (Messier) Catalog
32
The Planet Catalog
32
The CNGC Catalog
33
The Star Catalog
40
The M (Messier) Catalog
46
Appendix D: Maintaining Your LX200
48
Keeping Your Telescope Clean and Dry
48
Collimation (Alignment) of the Optical System
49
Right Ascension (R.A.) Lock
50
Behind the Power Panel
50
Factory Service and Repairs
50
Appendix E: LX200 Personal Computer Control
51
The RS-232 Cable
51
LX200 Test Program
51
LX200 Command Set
52
Command Set Formats
52
General Telescope Information
52
Telescope Motion
53
Home Position
53
Library/Objects
53
Miscellaneous
54
LX200 Demo Program
55
Appendix F: LX200 Specifications
59

Meade LX200 CLASSIC Instruction Manual (93 pages)

7" Maksutov-Cassegrain, 8", 10", and 12" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes

Brand: Meade | Category: Telescope | Size: 1.37 MB

Important Note
5
Unpacking and Inspection
9
Telescope Assembly
12
Precautionary Notes
13
Quick Start
19
Mode Functions
37
Object Info
46
Start Find
46
Magnification and Field of View
53
Appendix A: Equatorial Wedge
56
Appendix B: Equatorial Use
70
Appendix C: Lx200 Alignment Star Library and Star Charts
76
Appendix D: Lx200 64,359-Object Library
81
Appendix E: Maintaining Your Lx200
87

Meade LX200 CLASSIC Instruction Manual (30 pages)

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Meade LX200 CLASSIC Service Manual (11 pages)

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