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Meade LX80 User Manual

Meade LX80
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Instruction Manual
LX80™ Multi-Mount Telescope System
With Astronomer Inside™

Table of Contents

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Meade LX80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCatadioptric
Focal Length2000 mm
Focal Ratiof/10
Tracking RatesSidereal, Solar, Lunar
Optical DesignSchmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture203 mm
Mount TypeEquatorial
TripodAdjustable steel tripod
Motor DriveDC servo motors
Computerized Hand ControllerAutoStar II
DatabaseOver 30, 000 objects

Summary

Introduction

Telescope Features

LX80 Multi-Mount System

Details the LX80's three operational modes: German equatorial, single OTA alt-az, and dual OTA alt-az.

AudioStar Controller

Describes the AudioStar handbox for controlling the telescope and accessing object data.

LX80 Key Features

Getting Started

Telescope Assembly Procedure

Step-by-step guide for unpacking and assembling the LX80 telescope system.

Balancing and Alignment

Instructions on balancing the telescope and aligning the viewfinder for optimal performance.

Using AudioStar for Observation

Guidance on navigating menus, using arrow keys, and understanding slew speeds with AudioStar.

The LX80 Multi-Mount System

Alt-Azimuth Mode Setup

Instructions for setting up and aligning the telescope in Alt-Azimuth mode.

Easy Alignment Procedures

Step-by-step guide to perform the quick and easy two-star alignment using AudioStar.

AudioStar Handbox

AudioStar Operation

Photography with the LX80

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Power and Response Issues

Solutions for problems like no power, no response from AudioStar, or telescope not slewing.

APPENDIX A: TRAINING THE DRIVE

APPENDIX D: EQUATORIAL (POLAR) ALIGNMENT

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