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Meade LX200GPS-SMT User Manual

Meade LX200GPS-SMT
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Meade Instruments 8", 10", 12", 14", 16" LX200GPS-SMT
Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes, & 7" LX200GPS-SMT
Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with
Autostar II Hand Controller
TECHNICAL MANUAL FOR TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY
AND OPERATING PROCEDURES
Copyright Meade Instruments, 2003 All Rights Reserved / 73 Pages
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Table of Contents

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Meade LX200GPS-SMT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Focal Length2000 mm
Focal Ratiof/10
Optical DesignSchmidt-Cassegrain
GoTo SystemYes
GPSYes
Mount TypeFork
Aperture8 inches (203.2 mm)

Summary

GETTING STARTED

How to Attach the Tripod to the Telescope Assembly

Step-by-step guide for assembling the telescope's field tripod and mounting the telescope.

OBSERVING

Focusing and Alignment Operations

Focusing the Eyepiece Using the Microfocuser

Detailed steps for achieving precise image focus with the zero image-shift microfocuser for sharp visual or photographic results.

Automatic Alignment Feature

Comprehensive guide to initializing and aligning the telescope using the Autostar II's automatic alignment process.

BASIC AUTOSTAR II

MAINTENANCE

Collimation

Essential steps for aligning the optical system of Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes for optimal performance.

APPENDIX A: EQUATORIAL (POLAR) ALIGNMENT

Precise Polar Alignment

Detailed method for achieving highly accurate polar alignment, crucial for long-exposure astrophotography.

APPENDIX G: 14" LX200GPS FEATURES

Collimation

Specific instructions for collimating the 14-inch LX200GPS, noting differences from other models.

APPENDIX I: Smart Mount

Training

Step-by-step guide for training the telescope mount to improve pointing accuracy through star centering.

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