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Instruction Manual - Page 1
Instruction Manual
7" LX200 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 8", 10", and 12" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes
Meade Instruments Corporation
Instruction Manual - Page 2
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Primary Baffle Tube
7" Secondary Baffle
Primary Mirror (f/2.5)
The Meade 7" Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical System (Diagram not to eliminate almost all internal reflections, yielding the best image contrast available in an overall f/15 system at the focal plane, with standard-size primary mirrors. LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes now feature new baffle tube designs. The oversize 8.25...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... File 16 b. Magnification 24 2. Superwedge 26 3. Compass Installation 27 c. SAO Catalog 34 b. IC Catalog 35 e. GCVS Catalog 35 f. M (Messier) Catalog 49
Appendix E: Maintaining Your LX200 51 1. Contents
7" LX200 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 8", 10", & 12" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
Introduction 5 1. Terrestrial Operation 5 e. Standard Equipment 5
Unpacking...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
...1280mm-f/6.3 or 2000mm-f/10); b. setting circles in RA and Dec; power cord and adapter for astronomical and terrestrial applications.
sealed polar ball bearing, quartz-microprocessor-controlled 5.75" worm gears on the drive base; variable-height field tripod; c. 10" Model LX200 lncludes 10" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly with 4"-dia. manual and electric slow-motion controls...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
..., giving the appearance of
d. 12" Model LX200 lncludes 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly with 1.25" adapter; lock (7, Fig. 1), and Dec.
Always release the locks when storing in the motor assemblies should the R.A.
These Packing Programs represent the original specifications for you have taken precautions to return
5. Each telescope has been inspected twice at the...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
.... c. Using the 26mm eyepiece, point the main telescope at some parts of southern horizon that the image will not move to recollimate the optics if necessary. Center a well-defined object in this case, however, that the 12" LX200 will appear inverted and reversed left-for the Meade 7" Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. Then, simply turn , both up -and...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
... stars, you are set the
"slow" focus speed. So easy, in that it can be used to move the image opposite of movement (slew) speed in a specific direction, with a one difference in fact that if an error is made during an astrophotograph, the RET key (5, Fig. 6) is normal for guiding the LX200 during entry, it...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
... keypad display instructions to return the telescope to 90 degrees in the
TELESCOPE mode and press the ENTER key.
options, which are non-functional, showing lower case lettering in the displays and a beep tone if you do not move the instrument on a permanent pier set to your latitude) as an equatorial telescope.
The LX200 will require...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
... require only a few seconds delay before the telescope begins to move the cursor to move when reversing direction. Press the ENTER key to accomplish, and will speed up one in the field of backlash the LX200 is set to the GUIDE speed, monitoring the star location (e.g. After setting the desired rate, press the MODE key...
Instruction Manual - Page 25
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1. 8" Equatorial Wedge (For 7" and 8" LX200)
The equatorial wedge permits use in latitude angle.
3. Thread the 2-1/2" diameter manual knob onto the threaded rod of two basic parts: the tilt plate and wedge body (1 and 4, Fig. 8).
To adjust in the four knobs provided.
Azimuth Control
The azimuth control(Fig. 9) for Meade 7" or 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is now ready to...
Instruction Manual - Page 29
... and longitude. Using the bubble level located on the surface of the Meade LX200 7", 8", 10", and 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, this process. Loosen the R.A. Lining Up with the South Celestial Pole...R.A., located at the center. Tighten the Dec. The setting circles, R.A (10, Fig. 1) and Dec. (3, Fig. 1) of view.
If the telescope is -90°).
Loosen the Dec. Using the...
Instruction Manual - Page 51
...the metal contacts. error is the
the...
contamination, the Meade Skylight 1A Dust... or just setting up but not damaging problem is cleaning...replacing the rear dust cover or
Surprisingly, the most residual film build-up , again using the three part...telescope
MAINTAINING YOUR LX200
optics. If you would care for the next observing session. Eyepieces,
Use dry tissue to see if any of trouble...
Instruction Manual - Page 52
...LX200, such collimation is precisely collimated at the front of the telescope where your (or your fingers. Take special care to the front surface mirrored optics. For final optical tests, every Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain...SUPPORT.
Only use a reflected "hot spot" of the corrector plate lens and one of the collimation set... you the best optical
replacement at Meade Instruments at a time,...
Instruction Manual - Page 62
... SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
7" LX200 f/15
Optical Design
Clear Aperture Primary Mirror Diameter Focal Length Focal Ratio Resolution Super Multi-Coatings Limiting Visual Magnitude (approx) Limiting Photographic Magnitude (approx) Image Scale (°/inch) Maximum Practical Visual Power Near Focus Optical Tube Size Secondary Mirror Obstruction Telescope Mounting
Setting Circle Diameters RA Motor...
Instruction Manual - Page 63
... Equatorial Wedge Optional Super Wedge Field Tripod Accessories Shipping Weights (approx) Telescope Equatorial Wedge (optional) Super Wedge (optional) Field Tripod Case (for 10" models) Accessories
Schmidt-Cassegrain Catadioptric 203mm (8")
209.6mm (8.25) 2000mm (80")
f/10 .56 arc sec Standard
14.0 16.5 0.72°/inch 500X 25' 9.1" Dia. x 25" Long 4.0" (11.1%)
Heavy-Duty Fork-Type Double...
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