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Meade DS-114 - User Manual

Meade DS-114
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Summary

Meade DS Series Telescope Assembly and Operation

Assembly: 60 mm and 70 mm Models

Steps to attach tripod legs to the yoke mount for smaller telescope models.

Assembly: 80 mm, 90 mm, 114 mm, and 127 mm Models

Steps to assemble cradle rings and attach the optical tube for larger telescope models.

Appendix 1: Optical Alignment of 114 mm and 127 mm Models

Confirm Optical Alignment

Steps to check optical alignment by looking down the focuser drawtube.

Secondary Mirror-Vane Adjustments

Procedure to adjust the secondary mirror for centering within the drawtube.

Secondary Mirror-Holder Adjustments

Steps to rotate the secondary mirror holder for proper primary mirror reflection.

Primary Mirror Adjustments

Procedure to adjust primary mirror tilt screws for centered eye reflection.

Appendix 2: Telescope Control Systems

#490 Manual Slow-Motion Control Set

Description and usage of manual tracking controls for telescope movement.

#492 Dual-Motor Electronic Control System

Installation and operation guide for the electronic dual-motor system.

#493 Autostar Computer Control System

Overview of the Autostar computer control system for object location.

Appendix 3: Optional Electronic and Computer Drive Systems

Summary

Meade DS Series Telescope Assembly and Operation

Assembly: 60 mm and 70 mm Models

Steps to attach tripod legs to the yoke mount for smaller telescope models.

Assembly: 80 mm, 90 mm, 114 mm, and 127 mm Models

Steps to assemble cradle rings and attach the optical tube for larger telescope models.

Appendix 1: Optical Alignment of 114 mm and 127 mm Models

Confirm Optical Alignment

Steps to check optical alignment by looking down the focuser drawtube.

Secondary Mirror-Vane Adjustments

Procedure to adjust the secondary mirror for centering within the drawtube.

Secondary Mirror-Holder Adjustments

Steps to rotate the secondary mirror holder for proper primary mirror reflection.

Primary Mirror Adjustments

Procedure to adjust primary mirror tilt screws for centered eye reflection.

Appendix 2: Telescope Control Systems

#490 Manual Slow-Motion Control Set

Description and usage of manual tracking controls for telescope movement.

#492 Dual-Motor Electronic Control System

Installation and operation guide for the electronic dual-motor system.

#493 Autostar Computer Control System

Overview of the Autostar computer control system for object location.

Appendix 3: Optional Electronic and Computer Drive Systems

Meade DS-114 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Aperture114 mm
Focal Length1000 mm
Focal Ratiof/8.8
Mount TypeAltazimuth
Optical DesignNewtonian Reflector
Eyepieces IncludedMA9mm, MA25mm
FinderscopeRed dot finder

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