Meade ds-114 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Introduction

  5
• Unpacking

  5
• Assembly: 60mm and 70mm models

  5
• Assembly: 80mm, 90mm, 114mm, and 127mm Models

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• Balancing the Tube in the Mount

  7
• Attaching the Viewfinder

  7
• Focusing the Viewfinder

  9
• Aligning the Viewfinder

  9
• Observing Through the Telescope

  9
• The Focuser and the Eyepiece-Holder

  10
• Astronomical Observing

  10
• Eyepieces and Magnification

  10
• The Barlow Lens

  10
• A Note About Power

  11
• Collimation of the Telescope's Optical System

  11
• Maintenance

  11
• Questions and Repairs

  11
• Appendix 1: Optical Alignment of 114mm and 127mm Models:

  13
• Appendix 2: Telescope Control Systems

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• #490 Manual Slow-Motion Control set

  15
• #492 Dual-Motor Electronic Control System

  15
• To Install the #492 System

  15
• Operating Notes on the #492 Dual-Motor Electronic Control System

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• #493 Autostar Computer Control System

  18
• To Install the #493 System

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• Appendix 3: Optional Electronic and Computer Drive Systems

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• #490 Manual Control Set

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• #492 Dual-Motor Electronic Control System

  19
• #493 Autostar Computer Control System

  19
• #495 Autostar Handbox

  19
• #497 Autostar Handbox

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