Meade DS-114AT Operations Instructions

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The diagonal mirror permits a comfortable 90° angle for observing sky objects with DS 60mmthrough 90mm refracting telescopes; in addition the diagonal

obtained when an eyepiece is used alone. In the example above a 25mm eyepiece results in28X magnification with the Meade 60mm DS telescope; when this

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Appendix 1: Optical Alignment of 114mm and 127mm ModelsMeade DS 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, and 90mm refracting telescopes are optically aligned (colli-mated) a

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Appendix 2: Telescope Control SystemsDepending on the Meade DS telescope model, one of the following manual or electronic con-trol systems may be incl

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5. The IN and OUT keys are used in conjunction with the optional Meade #1240 ElectricFocuser. With the #1240 unit attached to the telescope’s focuser

Appendix 3: Optional Electronic and Computer Drive Systems Availablefor Your Meade Digital Electronic Series TelescopeYour Meade DS telescope can be e

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CONTENTSIntroduction ...5Unpackin

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Introduction: Meade Digital Electronic Telescope Series (DS) models are illustrated in the fol-lowing figures: Fig. A — 60mm and 70mm refracting teles

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use a “+” (Phillips-head) screwdriver to tighten the bolt to a “firm feel.” Do not overtighten. Notethat each tripod leg includes a flip-lock (A-13) f

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screwdriver, secure the bracket in position by tightening the two attachment screws (G-1)inside the bracket (these screws are placed inside the bracke