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Meade ETX-80 User Manual

Meade ETX-80
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Instruction Manual
ETX OBSERVER SERIES
ETX-125
ETX-90
ETX-80

Table of Contents

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Meade ETX-80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Aperture80 mm
Focal Length400 mm
Focal Ratiof/5
Mount TypeAltazimuth
Optical DesignRefractor
Barlow Lens2x
GoToYes
Eyepiece Barrel Size1.25"
Eyepieces Included9.7mm, 26mm

Summary

Safety Information

WARNING!

Critical safety warning against looking at the Sun through the telescope.

BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Guidelines for safe handling and use of batteries to prevent hazards.

Getting Started

Assembling the Tripod

Step-by-step instructions for setting up the telescope tripod.

Mounting the Telescope

Procedure for attaching the telescope optical tube to the tripod.

Installing the Batteries

Guide for correctly inserting batteries into the telescope's battery compartment.

Aligning the ETX

Instructions for initial telescope alignment procedures.

Easy (Two-Star) Align

Procedure for performing a quick and easy telescope alignment.

ETX 80 Key Features

ETX 90/125 Key Features

AudioStar Handbox

The AudioStar Handbox

Overview of the AudioStar handbox and its buttons.

AudioStar Computer Controller

Description of the AudioStar controller's functions and interface.

AudioStar Operation

AudioStar Operation

Explanation of the AudioStar's main menu categories.

Navigating AudioStar

Overview of the organization and navigation of AudioStar menus.

Object Menu

Explanation of the Object menu for accessing astronomical databases.

AudioStar Menu Options

The Object Menu Options

Details on available object categories like Solar System, Constellations, Deep Sky.

Setup Menu

Menu for configuring telescope settings like date, time, and alignment.

Advanced Features

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common operational issues and error conditions.

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