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Meade ETX-70AT User Manual

Meade ETX-70AT
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Instruction Manual
ETX-60AT Astro Telescope with Autostar Hand Controller
ETX-70AT Astro Telescope with Autostar Hand Controller
Meade Instruments Corporation

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Meade ETX-70AT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Aperture70 mm
Focal Length350 mm
Focal Ratiof/5
Mount TypeAltazimuth
Optical DesignRefractor
FinderscopeRed Dot
GoToYes
Eyepiece Barrel Size1.25"
MotorizedYes
Auto TrackingYes

Summary

QUICK-START GUIDE

How to Assemble Your Telescope

Steps to unpack, connect power, and prepare the telescope for first use.

Choosing an Eyepiece

Guidance on selecting eyepieces for optimal viewing and magnification.

Manual Operation Using Autostar's Arrow Keys

How to manually move the telescope using the Autostar controller.

Initializing Autostar

Crucial first-time setup for telescope operation and data entry.

TELESCOPE FEATURES

Focus Knob

Explanation of the knob for achieving sharp image focus.

Computer Control Panel

Details on the panel with power, ports, and Autostar connection.

AUTOSTAR FEATURES

Arrow Keys

Controls for manual telescope movement and data entry.

GO TO Key

Functionality to slew the telescope to celestial objects.

Scroll Keys

Controls for navigating menus and selecting options.

AUTOSTAR OPERATION

Autostar Navigation Exercise

Demonstrates menu structure and basic functions like sunset calculation.

Easy Two-Star Alignment

Procedure for quick telescope alignment using two stars.

OBSERVING EXERCISES

Go To Saturn

Practical example of selecting and slewing to a celestial object.

Using the Guided Tour

How to use the feature for viewing recommended objects.

AUTOSTAR MENUS

Object Menu

Accessing databases of celestial objects for observation.

Utilities Menu

Accessing tools like timers, alarms, and eyepiece calculators.

Setup Menu

Configuration options for telescope settings and alignment.

ADVANCED FEATURES

Alignment (Mount)

Overview of telescope alignment methods.

Alt/Az Home Position

Setting the telescope's default orientation for tracking.

Two-Star Alt/Az Alignment

Procedure for aligning the telescope using two stars.

Photography with the ETX

Guidance on using the telescope for astrophotography.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Eyepieces

Details on available eyepieces and their magnifications.

#64ST T-Adapter

Accessory for connecting cameras for photography.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

General Maintenance

Procedures for cleaning and caring for the telescope.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common operational problems and errors.

ETX-60AT/ETX-70AT Specifications

Technical details and performance data of the telescopes.

APPENDIX A: EQUATORIAL (POLAR) ALIGNMENT

Polar Alignment

Method for aligning the telescope using celestial poles.

Autostar Polar Alignment

Steps for performing polar alignment via Autostar menus.

APPENDIX B: USING AUTOSTAR TO ENTER R.A. AND DEC COORDINATES

APPENDIX C: HELPFUL CHARTS

Latitude Chart for Major Cities of the World

Reference data for determining observation site latitude.

APPENDIX D: TRAINING THE DRIVE

APPENDIX E: INITIALIZATION EXAMPLE

BASIC ASTRONOMY

Objects in Space

Overview of celestial bodies observable with the telescope.

Planets

Descriptions of planets and their visibility.

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