Meade 60AZ-T - User Manual

Meade Instruments Corporation
6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618
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(949) 451-1450
Instruction Manual
Meade 60mm Compact Refractor Telescope
Limited Warranty
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Meade Instruments Corporation (“Meade”) to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase in the
U.S.A. Meade will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by Meade to be
defective, provided the defective part is returned to Meade, freight-prepaid, with proof
of purchase. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is non-
transferable. Meade products purchased outside North America are not
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Meade international distributors.
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detailing the nature of the claimed defect, as well as the owner’s name, address, and
phone number.
This warranty is not valid in cases where the product has been abused or
mishandled, where unauthorized repairs have been attempted or performed, or
where depreciation of the product is due to normal wear-and-tear. Meade specifically
disclaims special, indirect, or consequential damages or lost profit which may result
from a breach of this warranty. Any implied warranties which cannot be disclaimed
are hereby limited to a term of one year from the date of original retail purchase.
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without notice.
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ADVANCED PRODUCTS DIVISION
Meade Instruments Corporation
World’s Leading Manufacturer of Telescopes for the Serious Amateur
6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618 ■ (949) 451-1450
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09/03

Summary

Limited Warranty

Product Operation and Features

Maintenance

Guidance on storing the telescope to prevent damage and maintain image quality.

Specifications

Lists key technical details of the telescope and included accessories.

Power and Magnification

Explains how telescope power is determined and lists available magnification levels.

Safety and Usage Instructions

Important Safety Warning

Crucial safety alert regarding never looking at the sun with the telescope.

Introduction to the Telescope

Overview of the telescope's design and purpose for both astronomical and terrestrial use.

Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the telescope onto its tripod.

Achieving Clear Focus

Procedure for focusing the telescope on distant objects for sharp images.

Using the Telescope for Observation

Tips for daytime and nighttime viewing, including object centering and image steadiness.

Meade 60AZ-T Specifications

General

Type	Refractor
Aperture	60 mm
Focal Length	700 mm
Finderscope	Red Dot
Focal Ratio	f/11.7
Mount Type	Altazimuth
Eyepieces	9mm, 25mm
Tripod	Aluminum