Meade ETX-60AT Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 5)

ETX:Your Personal Window to the Universe

The Meade ETX-60AT and the ETX-70AT are extremely versatile, high-resolution telescopes

with features similar to those once available only with larger and more specialized imaging sys-

tems. With pushbutton controls, automatic tracking of celestial objects, and software down-

loading capability, an ETX telescope may be all the telescope ever required by many terrestri-

al and astronomical observers.

Your ETX telescope reveals nature in an ever-expanding level of detail. Observe the feather

structure of an eagle from 50 yards or study the rings of the planet Saturn from a distance of

800 million miles. Focus beyond the Solar System and observe majestic nebulae, ancient star

clusters, remote galaxies, and even stars recently discovered to have planets orbiting about

them. Meade ETX telescopes are instruments fully capable of growing with your interest and

are ideal for both the casual observer and serious astronomer alike.

Eyepiece -

Place the MA 25mm eyepiece into the 90° Eyepiece Holder (3, Fig. 1) and tighten

in place with thumbscrew (

2, Fig.1).

Eyepiece Holder Thumbscrew - Tightens the eyepiece in place. Tighten to a "firm feel"

only.

90° Eyepiece Holder - Holds the eyepiece upright for easy viewing.

Optical Tube - The main optical component that gathers the light from distant objects and

brings this light to a focus for examination with the eyepiece.

Movable Objective Lens Cell - This component contains the telescope’s lenses. The

focus knob (8, Fig. 1) moves the cell for precise image focus.

Vertical Lock - Controls the manual vertical movement of the telescope. Turning the ver-

tical lock counterclockwise unlocks the telescope enabling it to be freely rotated by hand

about the vertical axis. Turning the vertical lock clockwise (to a "firm feel" only) prevents

the telescope from being moved manually, but engages the vertical motor drive for

Autostar operation.

NOTE: The vertical lock knob (6, Fig. 1) is a knurled knob located on the fork arm

to the right of the focus knob (8, Fig. 1). Mounted beneath the knob is a circular

scale with no numbers. Do not confuse this scale with the Dec setting circle

(

17, Fig. 1) on the opposite fork arm which has a numbered scale used to locate

astronomical objects.

CAUTION: When loosening the vertical lock, be sure to support the objective lens

cell (

5, Fig. 1). The weight of the objective lens could cause the tube to swing down-

ward suddenly and damage the telescope.

Fork Arms - Hold the optical tube in place.

Focus Knob -

Moves the telescope’s objective lens (5, Fig. 1) in a finely-controlled motion

to achieve precise image focus. The ETX-60AT and ETX-70AT telescopes can be focused

on objects from a distance of about 17 ft. to infinity. Rotate the focus knob clockwise to

focus on distant objects, and counterclockwise to focus on nearby objects.

Horizontal Lock - Controls the manual horizontal rotation of the telescope. Turning the

horizontal lock counterclockwise unlocks the telescope, enabling it to be freely rotated by

hand about the horizontal axis. Turning the horizontal lock clockwise prevents the tele-

scope from being rotated manually, but engages the horizontal motor drive for Autostar

operation.

Except for the lens

diameter, the

Meade ETX-60AT

and the ETX-70AT

are identical; all

procedures and

descriptions in this

manual apply to

both telescopes.

CAUTION:

Using products other

than standard

Meade accessories

may cause damage

to the telescope’s

internal electronics

and may void the

Meade warranty.

Telescope Features 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 39 40

Comments to this Manuals

Al Smith 27 Oct 2024 | 19:06:16

Need a manual

Meade ETX-60AT Instruction Manual Page 5

Comments to this Manuals

Related products and manuals for Telescopes Meade ETX-60AT