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Meade LX90-ACF Advanced Coma-Free User Manual

Meade LX90-ACF Advanced Coma-Free
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Instruction Manual
8", 10", 12" LX90
®
-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescopes
and
8", 10", 12" LX90
®
-SC Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes
AutoStar
®
— GPS

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Meade LX90-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Specifications

General IconGeneral
Optical DesignAdvanced Coma-Free (ACF)
Focal Ratiof/10
Finderscope8x50
Aperture8 inches (203.2 mm)
Focal Length2000 mm
GoTo SystemYes
DatabaseOver 30, 000 objects
Tripodfield tripod
Limiting Stellar Magnitude14.5
Resolution (Dawes)0.57 arcseconds
Light Gathering Power843x
Eyepiece26 mm
Power Requirements12V DC
Hand ControllerAutoStar II
GPSYes

Summary

QUICK-START GUIDE

Attaching the Tripod to the Telescope

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the field tripod and securely attaching it to the telescope mount.

Initial Telescope and AutoStar Setup

Guide to installing batteries, connecting the AutoStar handbox, and basic telescope assembly.

TELESCOPE AND AUTOSTAR FEATURES

Identifying Telescope Components

Labeled diagrams illustrating the main parts and controls of the LX90 telescope.

AutoStar Handbox Overview

Detailed explanation of the AutoStar handbox buttons, LCD display, and its primary functions.

Navigating AutoStar Menus

Explains the menu structure, key navigation methods, and how to access different AutoStar features.

BASIC OBSERVING OPERATIONS

Manual Telescope Operation

Instructions for manually moving, focusing, and observing with the telescope.

AutoStar Controlled Observation

Using AutoStar's arrow keys, slew speeds, and Go To function for celestial viewing.

Telescope Alignment Procedures

Step-by-step guide for performing Easy (Two-Star) Alignment for accurate pointing.

ADVANCED AUTOSTAR AND MAINTENANCE

Advanced AutoStar Functions

Utilizing features like custom tours, object identification, and managing observing sites.

Telescope Maintenance and Collimation

Procedures for cleaning optics, general maintenance, and optical system alignment (collimation).

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications for LX90 telescope models and the AutoStar controller.

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