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INSTRUCTION MANUAL10", 12" and 14" Advanced Coma-Free™ f/8 LX600™ with StarLock™,

LX600 FEATURESAutoStar #497 HANDBOXLX600 Features10Figure 1(a): LX600 Key Features - Right View; Control panel (inset)B EyepieceC Eyepiece thumbscrewD

2%11LX600 FeaturesFigure 1(b): LX600 Key Features - Left View1( Optical tube (see page 10)2) DEC setting circle2! Viewfi nder collimation screws2@ 8 x

The Meade LX600 ACF models are extremely versatile, high-performance telescopes for imaging and visual use. With pushbutton controls, precision GPS al

and for current and future Meade accessories. Your PC can control your LX600 ACF telescope using the supplied AutoStar Suite software for custom appli

Tour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a ButtonControl of the LX600 ACF telescope models is through the operation of the standard AutoStar II system. N

c ENTER Key: Press to go to the next menu level or to choose an option in a menu. The ENTER key is similar to the RETURN or ENTER key on a computer. S

the directions that scroll on the second line. When satisfi ed with the Help provided, press MODE to return to the original screen and continue with th

17Getting StartedParts ListingGetting the telescope ready for fi rst light requires only a few minutes. When fi rst opening the packing box, note carefu

handbox into the holder: Slide one side of the handbox into the holder and then fi rmly press the other side of the handbox into the holder until it sn

Connection” port on the back of the StarLock unit, and the six-pin into the “StarLock” port on the fork arm. 11. Attach the DEC jumper cable. LX600 fe

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AutoStar #497 HANDBOXObserving20Observing Using AutoStar II’s Arrow KeysYou may observe land and astronomical objects using AutoStar II’s Arrow keys t

21ObservingMoving Through AutoStar II’s MenusThe AutoStar II database is organized in levels for quick and easy navigation. Press ENTER (Pg. 10, Fi

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXObserving22 Note: Press any key to abort the GPS fi x. You will then be prompted to enter the time, date and location.Important No

23ObservingOne-star Polar AlignmentSetup the telescope facing true North with the tripod level. Use the altitude adjustment knob on the X-Wedge to se

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXObserving24The Global Positioning SystemThe Global Positioning System (GPS) is comprised of 24 satellites orbiting the Earth that

25AutoStar II HandboxGoTo SaturnThis exercise demonstrates how to select a celestial object, the planet Saturn, for viewing from AutoStar II’s Solar S

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAutoStar II Handbox26 Press ENTER to display information about the object. Press GO TO to move the telescope to the object.5.

through the options in the opposite order. Note that this capability is a quick way to get to an option that is near the bottom of the list. The follo

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAutoStar II Operation28Some options are choices that select the next menu level down. The Scroll keys move up and down within the

29AutoStar II OperationDateTimeDaylight SavingsGPS-UTC OffsetSite Select Add Delete Edit Name Latitude Longitude Time ZoneOwner Info Name Ad

WARNING!Never use a Meade® LX600 Telescope to look at the Sun! Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye. Eye

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAutoStar II Operation309. Press the Up or Down Arrow key. Notice that a letter of the alphabet displays. Continue to press one o

31AutoStar II OperationAutostar II libraries. See CREATING USER OBJECTS, page 38, for more information.Identify: An exciting feature for an observer w

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAutoStar II Operation32Utilities MenuThe Utilities menu provides access to several extra features within Autostar II, including a

33AutoStar II Operationrate. 8° degrees per second is the fastest setting.• Park Position: After aligning your telescope, select this menu and power

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAutoStar II Operation34select N & S, North only, South only, and off.• Reverse L/R: Reverses the functions of the Left and R

35AutoStar II OperationDaylight Saving: Enables or disables the Daylight Savings time setting. Note: Daylight Savings Time may be referred to by diffe

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAutoStar II Operation36Important Note: If your download fails in the middle of the download attempt (e.g., your PC crashes), turn

37Advanced AutoStar II FeaturesBefore trying out the examples in this section, familiarize yourself with the basic operations of AutoStar II described

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAdvanced AutoStar II Features38 Alaska -9 Hours Hawaii -10 Hours.10. After entering the shift, press ENTER. “Edit Time Zon

39Advanced AutoStar II Featuresand press ENTER. 2. Use the Scroll keys to scroll through the list of satellites. 3. Select a satellite from the lis

CONTENTSIntroduction The LX600 Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAdvanced AutoStar II Features405. Press the Scroll Up key twice and “Object: Landmarks” displays. Press ENTER. “Landmark: Selec

41Advanced AutoStar II FeaturesMagnitude 3Size 2'Scrolling message “This Globular Cluster is 10,000 light years away...”Browse

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAdvanced AutoStar II Features42move the telescope until the star is visible and centered in the eyepiece. Press ENTER. Repeat the

43Advanced AutoStar II FeaturesPolar Drift Alignment (Northern Hemisphere)The LX600 with StarLock is specially equipped to perform an Automatic Drift

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXOptional Accessories44A wide assortment of professional Meade accessories is available for the LX600 telescope models. The premiu

45Optional Accessoriesusing StarLock’s narrow-fi eld camera. Wide-fi eld photos of the Milky Way showing remarkable detail and clarity can be taken.Dew

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXMaintenance46LX600 ACF telescopes are precision optical instruments designed to yield a lifetime of rewarding applications. Given

47Maintenancea. The only adjustments possible, or necessary, on the Advanced Coma-Free Telescopes LX600 ACF models are from the three screws (as show

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXMaintenance48the appearance of poor quality optics. These effects are only seen when a high intensity light is transmitted throug

49Specifi cationsSPECIFICATIONSAutoStar II System Specifi cationsProcessors ...10 proces

INTRODUCTIONThe LX600 Telescope Advanced Technology for the Astro Imager and Visual ObserverCongratulations on receiving your new LX600 telescope. You

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXSpecifi cations5012" f/8 LX600 ACF Specifi cationsOptical design ...

51Appendix AAPPENDIX A: TRAINING THE DRIVETrain the telescope motors using AutoStar II. Perform this procedure if you are experiencing any pointing ac

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAppendix B52APPENDIX B: STARLOCK UTILITYThe StarLock Utility program provides the ability to:• Install Firmware Updates• Monito

53Appendix BUpdatingThe Utility program also has the ability to load new fi rmware into the StarLock. The fi rmware release code must fi rst be downloade

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAppendix C54The plot above tells you that the scope is not too well aligned. Notice that the DEC guide corrections are not center

55Appendix DAPPENDIX D: SPLIT FORK ARMSWith the removal of eight (8) boltss the OTA is easily separated from the telescope. This detachable OTA is a d

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAppendix D56will be pointing upward to easily accept the hanger screw as it slips down. If you have not already done so, lock the

57Appendix EAPPENDIX E: EQUATORIAL(POLAR) ALIGNMENTEquatorial AlignmentIn equatorial (or “polar”) alignment, the telescope is oriented so that the ho

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAppendix E58Setting CirclesSetting circles included with the LX600 ACF models permit the location of faint celestial objects not

59Appendix Eare acceptable. Do not allow undue attention to precise polar alignment of the telescope to interfere with your basic enjoyment of the ins

It is recommended that you attach the LX600 ACF telescope to the supplied tripod for observing. Perform the telescope and AutoStar II setup indoors in

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAppendix E60so that center tick mark on fork arm base (Fig. 24, A) aligns with the tick mark on the base (Fig. 24, B). Lock the R

61Appendix Ethe altitude adjustment knob on the X-Wedge to set your latitude. Turn on the power to the telescope and when the AutoStar II handbox disp

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAppendix F62The Meade X-Wedge is designed for use with the Meade Giant Field Tripod. Warning: If the telescope is placed on the w

63Appendix F3. Place the wedge on the tripod head, sliding the azimuth thrust bar pin into the tangent arm slot (Fig. E). 4. Push the tripod threade

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAppendix F64base. The desired hole is located at the curved end of the telescope drive base (see Fig. I). Be sure to leave approx

65Appendix F Magnetic Declination of the observing area by referring to the Magnetic Declination Map (Fig O). Locate this value on the compass face f

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAppendix F66Figure O. Magnetic declination map of North America.

67Appendix GAPPENDIX G: LATITUDE CHARTNORTH AMERICACity State/Prov./Country LatitudeAlbuquerque New Mexico 35° NAnchorage Alaska 61° NAtlanta Georg

AssemblyAppendix H68APPENDIX H: MANUAL DRIFT ALIGNMENTHow to manually Drift Align the LX600 Telescope (Northern Hemisphere).The LX600 with StarLock is

69Appendix IAPPENDIX I: THE MOON MENUThe Moon option of the Object menu allows you to observe the moon in a way never possible before. You will be abl

To collapse the tripod (after removing the telescope), rotate the spreader bar 60° from its assembled position, so that one spreader bar arm is locate

AutoStar #497 HANDBOXAppendix J70Primary Baffle TubeField StopsPrimary MirrorRay (1) Ray (2) (2) (1) (2) (1) SecondaryMirrorCorrectingPlat

71Recycling Information(EU Countries only)Correct Disposal of this Product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)This marking shown on the produ

MEADE LIMITED WARRANTYEvery Meade telescope, spotting scope, and telescope accessory is warranted by Meade Instruments Corp. (“Meade”) to be free of d

the dust cap from the rear cell port (A) of the telescope (Note: Telescope not shown for clarity). Thread the microfocuser adapter (B) into the rear c

9Quick Startthe top of a telephone pole or street sign. Center the object in the telescope eyepiece. Re-tighten the RA and DEC clutches.4. With the o