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General| Mount Type | German Equatorial |
|---|---|
| GoTo Capability | Yes |
| Database | 30, 000+ objects |
| Autoguiding Port | Yes |
| Power Source | 12V DC |
| Motor Drive | DC servo motors |
| Hand Controller | AudioStar |
| Communication Ports | RS-232 |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Tripod | Stainless steel adjustable height tripod |
| Payload Capacity | 33 lbs (15 kg) |
| Tracking Modes | Sidereal, Solar, Lunar |
| GPS | Optional |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC |
Instructions for setting up and assembling the telescope tripod.
Guide for securely mounting the LX85 equatorial mount onto the tripod assembly.
Procedure for adjusting the telescope's latitude setting based on observing location.
Details the procedure for powering on the LX85 telescope mount.
Explains navigation within the AudioStar controller's menu system.
Guides through the initial setup and configuration of the AudioStar controller.
Highlights the primary features and ease of use of the AudioStar handbox for telescope control.
Provides a step-by-step exercise to practice navigating AudioStar menus and functions.
Details the process for training the telescope's RA axis for periodic error correction.
Explains how to update existing PEC training data with new session information.
Explains the celestial coordinate system of Right Ascension and Declination for locating objects.
Describes different methods for polar aligning the telescope using the AudioStar controller.
Step-by-step guide for aligning the optics of the Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope.
Instructions for collimating the Advanced Coma-Free optical system for optimal performance.
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