Meade DS-90 Instruction Manual

Instruction ManualDS-2000 Series Reflecting and Refracting TelescopesMEADE.COM

10DEFINITION:Throughout this manual, you will noticethe term "Alt/Az." Alt/Az(short for altazimuth)just means that yourtelescope moves upand

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

1211. Insert the eyepiece:Remove the supplied eyepiece (3,Fig. 9) from its container and placeit in the diagonal prism (refractor models only; 1, Fig.

135. Check this alignment on a celestial object, such as the Moon or a bright star, and makeany necessary refinements.Choosing an EyepieceA telescope’

14OBSERVINGObserving by Moving the Telescope ManuallyIf you wish to observe a distant land object, such as a mountain top or a bird, you can observeby

15Slew SpeedsAutostar has nine slew speeds that are directly proportional to the sidereal rate (this is thespeed at which stars move) and have been ca

DEFINITION:Initialization is a proce-dure that ensures thatAutostar operates cor-rectly. When you first useAutostar, it doesn't yetknow where the

17Use the Scroll keys to scroll through the list of countries, states, and provinces. PressENTER when the correct location displays.The next screen as

18How to Easy Align Your TelescopeIf you have just applied power to Autostar, perform steps 1 through 3. If you have already per-formed the initializa

19Two-Star Alt/Az Alignment Two-Star Alignment requires some knowledge of the night sky. Two-Star Alignment is identicalto Easy: Align (see EASY (TWO-

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

20It 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

21To Calculate Sunset time:1. Press the MODE key several times, until “Select Item: Object” is displayed.2.Press the Scroll Down key once to display t

22MENUS AND MENU OPTIONSObject MenuAlmost all observing with Autostar is performed using the Object menu category. (NOTE:Exceptions include Guided Tou

23Landmarks stores the location of terrestrial points of interest in the permanent Autostar data-base.IMPORTANT NOTE: To use the Landmark function, th

24Glossary MenuThe Glossary menu provides an alphabetical listing of definitions and descriptions for commonastronomical terms and Autostar functions.

25N Sun Warning: Turns the “Sun Warning” message on or off.N Getting Started: Turns the “Getting Started” message on or off.Brightness Adj:Adjusts the

Time Zone ShiftAtlantic -4 HoursEastern -5 HoursCentral -6 HoursMountain-7 HoursPacific -8 HoursHawaii -10 HoursTable 1: Time Zone Shift.26N Train Dri

27NOTE:Autostar compensates for daylight savings time, if selected. See SETUPMENU: DAYLIGHT SAVING, page 26.N Address: Use the Up and Down Arrow keys

28OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESA wide assortment of professional Meade accessories is available for the DS-2000 SeriesTelescopes. The premium quality of these

29CARING 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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31thread 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

32SPECIFICATIONSDS-2060Optical design...RefractorClear aperture ...

33DS-2114 Optical design...ReflectorClear aperture ...

34Celestial CoordinatesIt is helpful to understand how to locate celestialobjects as they move across the sky.A celestial coordinate system was create

APPENDIX B 35Using Autostar to Find Objects Not in the DatabaseAlthough Autostar contains a database of more than 1400 celestial objects (stars, nebul

36Observing SatellitesIn this procedure, you will prepare your telescope to observe a satellite pass.1. Go to the "Object: Satellite" menu o

37Training the DriveTrain the telescope motors using Autostar. Perform this procedure if you are experiencing any pointing accuracy prob-lems.Fig. 32

38APPENDIX EAPPENDIX FBatteriesReplace the red dot Viewfinder’s battery with a CR2032 lithium battery. The battery is located on thebottom of the red

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 15 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

612511106162013157322Fig. 1: DS-2000 Series Telescope.Features of the DS-2000 Series telescopesare virtually identical. Certain features ofyour telesc

7Take the time to become acquainted with all of these controls before attempting observationsthrough the telescope.A Focus Knob:Moves the telescope’s

8R Accessory Tray Attachment Bolts - Attach to wing nuts to fasten tray to the tripod. Seepage 11 for more information.Note: It is not necessary to re

9The #494 Autostar controls the DS-2000AT Series Telescopes. Nearly all telescope operationsare accomplished with just a few pushes of Autostar’s butt