Meade DS-2060 Instruction Manual

Instruction ManualDS-2000 Series Reflecting and Refracting Telescopes

10DEFINITION:Throughout this manu-al, you will notice theterm "Alt/Az." Alt/Az isfrequently used to referto Altitude (vertical)and Azimuth (

11Packing ListGetting the telescope ready for first observations requires only a few minutes. When first open-ing the packing box, note carefully the

1210. Attach the viewfinder: Carefully remove the rubber eyecup from the viewfinder beforesliding the viewfinder into the bracket. Slide the viewfinde

13Focusing the 6 x 30mm Viewfinder:The 6 x 30mm viewfinder is locked into permanent focus at infinity. Look through the viewfinderat a distant land ob

14image) has been aligned to the main telescope. Fig. 13B shows these same images afterthe viewfinder and main telescope are aligned. 5. Check this a

15OBSERVINGObserving by Moving the Telescope ManuallyIf you wish to observe a distant land object, such as a mountain top or a bird, you can observeby

16Slew SpeedsAutostar has nine slew speeds that are directly proportional to the sidereal rate (see TO TRACKAN OBJECT AUTOMATICALLY below for a defini

DEFINITION:Initialization is a proce-dure that ensures thatAutostar operates cor-rectly. When you firstuse Autostar, it doesn'tyet know where the

1810. Select City - The next screen asks for the city (listed alphabetically) closest to the observ-ing site. Use the Scroll keys to cycle through the

19How to Easy Align Your TelescopeIf you have just applied power to Autostar, perform steps 1 through 5. If you have already per-formed the initializa

Refracting Telescopes use a large objective lens as their primarylight-collecting element. Meade refractors, in all models and apertures,include achro

20Two-Star Alt/Az Alignment Two-Star Alignment requires some knowledge of the night sky. Two-Star Alignment is identicalto Easy: Align (see EASY (TWO-

21It is important to understand that menu selections are set in a loop (Fig. 20).This means thatpressing the Scroll Down key (7, Fig. 2) cycles down t

22To Calculate Sunset time:1. Press the MODE key several times, until “Select Item: Object” is displayed. 2. Press the Scroll Down key once to displ

23MENUS AND MENU OPTIONSObject MenuAlmost all observing with Autostar is performed using the Object menu category. (NOTE:Exceptions include Guided Tou

24Landmarks stores the location of terrestrial points of interest in the permanent Autostar data-base. IMPORTANT NOTE: To use the Landmark function, t

25Autumn and Vernal Equinox calculates the time and date of the fall or spring equinox of thecurrent year. Winter and Summer Solstice calculates the t

26 Suggest: Autostar calculates and suggests the best eyepiece for viewing, based on thetelescope and the object being viewed. Display Options enable

27Arrow key and also slews the tube more slowly. Experiment with this option. Try changingthe percent value until you get a "feel" for the A

28be stored). Scroll through the list of Countries/States. Press ENTER when the site you wishto add displays. Then choose the desired city in the same

29OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESA wide assortment of professional Meade accessories is available for the DS-2000 SeriesTelescopes. The premium quality of these

Quick-Start Guide ... 4Telescope Features ...

30CARING FOR YOUR TELESCOPEYour DS-2000 telescope is a precision optical instrument designed to yield a lifetime of reward-ing observations. Given the

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32thread inward one of the adjustment/lock knobs (1, Fig. 24) while unthreading another of theseknobs. Only make adjustments to two knobs at a time un

33SPECIFICATIONSDS-2060Optical design...RefractorClear aperture ...

34DS-2114 Optical design...ReflectorClear aperture ...

35Celestial CoordinatesIt is helpful to understand how to locate celestialobjects as they move across the sky. A celestial coordinate system was creat

APPENDIX B 36Using Autostar to Find Objects Not in the DatabaseAlthough Autostar contains a database of more than 1400 celestial objects (stars, nebul

37Observing SatellitesIn this procedure, you will prepare your telescope to observe a satellite pass.1. Go to the "Object: Satellite" menu

38Training the DriveTrain the telescope motors using Autostar. Perform this procedure if you are experiencing any pointing accuracy prob-lems. Fig. 32

39Fig. 33: Electronic Controller. (1) Arrow Keys; (2) IndicatorLights; (3) SPEED Key; (4) Coil Cord; (5) MODE Key; (6) OUTKey; (7) IN Key.FastMediumMo

4QUICK-START GUIDE1. Open the tripod: Remove the tripod from the gift-box and stand vertically. Gently pull the legs apartto a fully open position. Tu

40Slew SpeedsThe Electronic Controller has four slew speeds that are directly proportional to the sidereal rate (seepage 16 for more information). Pre

41In the early 17th century Italian Scientist Galileo, using a telescope smaller than your DS-2000model, turned it skyward instead of looking at the d

42PlanetsPlanets change positions in the sky as they orbit around the Sun. To locate the planets on agiven day or month, consult a monthly astronomy m

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5HGSlew Speed:Fast...Medium...Slow11. Sight along the tube: Sight along the side of thetelescope's main tube to locate an object. Practiceusing t

6129511106162013157322Fig. 1: DS-2000 Series Telescope.Features of the DS-2000 Series telescopesare virtually identical. Certain features ofyour teles

7An important array of features and manual controls facilitates operation of a DS-2000 tele-scope. Be sure to become acquainted with all of these cont

8R Accessory Tray Attachment Bolts - Attach to wing nuts (not shown) to fasten tray to thetripod. See page 11 for more information.Note: It is not nec

9Control of the DS-2000AT Series Telescopes is through the operation of the #494 Autostarhandbox. Nearly all functions of the telescope are accomplish