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Meade Autostar 494 User Manual

Meade Autostar 494
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Meade Instruments Corporation
Instruction Manual
Autostar
®
#494 Computer Controller
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Meade Autostar 494 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMeade
ModelAutostar 494
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

QUICK START GUIDE

Connecting Autostar to Telescope

Steps to connect the Autostar handbox and power cord to the telescope's control panel.

Initial Autostar Setup

Navigating initial prompts for location, time, and date to prepare for alignment.

AUTOSTAR FEATURES

LCD Display and Control Keys

Overview of Autostar's 2-line LCD display and primary control keys functionality.

Key Function Descriptions

Detailed explanation of ENTER, MODE, GO TO, Arrow, and Speed/? keys.

GETTING STARTED

Parts Listing and Assembly

Identifies Autostar components and provides assembly instructions.

Manual Observation with Arrow Keys

How to manually move the telescope using the Autostar arrow keys.

Autostar Initialization

Step-by-step guide to initialize Autostar with location, time, and telescope model.

AUTOSTAR NAVIGATION

Menu Navigation and Exercises

Explains menu structure, navigation, and includes a practical exercise.

TRAINING THE DRIVE

Drive Training Procedure

Guide to train Autostar's motors for accurate pointing and tracking.

ALIGNMENT

Easy Two-Star Alignment

Procedure for quick telescope alignment using two automatically selected stars.

Alignment Star Selection Methods

How to choose alignment stars and alternative methods.

Go To and Guided Tour Usage

Demonstrates GO TO functionality and using the Guided Tour feature.

Slew Speeds

Details on the nine available telescope slew speeds and their uses.

AUTOSTAR MENUS

Object Menu

Explores databases for celestial objects like planets, stars, and satellites.

Event Menu

Accesses astronomical event data like sunrise, sunset, and eclipses.

Glossary and Utilities Menus

Provides definitions and access to timers, alarms, and calculations.

Setup Menu

Configuration settings for date, time, telescope model, and alignment.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Troubleshooting and Reset

Solutions for common issues, error messages, and system reset.

MEADE CUSTOMER SERVICE

Accessories and Specifications

Information on optional accessories, Autostar specs, and dimensions.

APPENDIX A: ENTERING R.A. AND DEC COORDINATES

User Object Entry

How to add custom celestial objects using R.A. and Dec coordinates.

Star Locator Chart

A chart listing bright stars with coordinates for alignment.

MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Information

Details the one-year limited warranty for Meade products.

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