Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 60 Meade
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© 2002 Rev . B 0501 Instruction Manual AstroFinder Model 60: 60mm (2.4”) Altazimuth Refracting T elescope Meade Instruments Corporation 6001 OAK CANYON, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92618-5200 U.
– 2 – W ARNING: NEVER USE AN ASTROFINDER MODEL 60 TELESCOPE T O LOOK A T THE SUN! LOOKING A T OR NEAR THE SUN WILL CAUSE INST ANT AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE T O YOUR EYE. EYE DAMAGE IS OFTEN P AINLESS, SO THERE IS NO W ARNING TO THE OBSERVER THA T DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED UNTIL IT IS TOO LA TE.
– 3 – T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Unpacking and Assembly .
1 24 – 4 – Figure 1: AstroFinder Model 60 Altazimuth Refracting T elescope 1. Eyepiece 13. Diagonal mirror 2. Viewfinder 14. Objective lens cell 3. Viewfinder collimation screws 15. Focuser drawtube 4. Optical tube assembly 16. Altitude rod slow motion fine adjustment control 5.
– 5 – INTRODUCTION Before you begin your visual journey , we urge you to take a few minutes to completely read this manual so that you can get the best use of the equipment. This manual details the set-up, operation, specifications and optional accessories of the AstroFinder Model 60 altazimuth refracting telescope.
– 6 – 10. Insert the diagonal mirror ( 13, Fig. 1 ) into the focuser drawtube ( 15, Fig. 1 ) and the H 25mm eyepiece ( 1, Fig. 1 ) into the diagonal mirror . T ighten the respective thumbscrews to a firm feel. 1 1. The telescope is now completely assembled.
– 7 – as magnification is increased, back down to a lower power; The atmosphere is not steady enough to support higher powers. Note: Changing eyepieces changes power . 3. If you are observing an astronomical object (the Moon, a planet, star , etc.
– 8 – For example, if you are using a 25mm eyepiece, the resulting power will be: Power = 700mm ÷ 25mm = 28X. For example, if you are using a 12.5mm eyepiece, the resulting power will be: Power = 700mm ÷ 12.5mm = 56X. The purpose of a Barlow lens is to increase the magnification possible with a given eyepiece.
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If you have not bought Meade 60 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Meade 60 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Meade 60 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Meade 60 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Meade 60, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Meade 60.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Meade 60. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Meade 60 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
