Meade 2045 사용자 가이드
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE MEADE
4" FIELD TRIPOD AND EQUATORIAL WEDGE
A. Field Tripod
The Field Tripod for the Meade Model 2045 is supplied as a completely assembled unit. After removing
the Field Tripod from its shipping carton, stand the tripod vertically, with the tripod feet down and with the
tripod still fully collapsed. Grasp two of the tripod legs and, with the full weight of the tripod on the third
leg, gently pull the legs apart to a fully open position. Note: the Tension Knob (the black 3" diameter knob
at the bottom of the threaded shaft) may need to be loosened to allow the tripod legs to unfold.
the Field Tripod from its shipping carton, stand the tripod vertically, with the tripod feet down and with the
tripod still fully collapsed. Grasp two of the tripod legs and, with the full weight of the tripod on the third
leg, gently pull the legs apart to a fully open position. Note: the Tension Knob (the black 3" diameter knob
at the bottom of the threaded shaft) may need to be loosened to allow the tripod legs to unfold.
Unthread the Tension Knob sufficiently to allow the Spreader Bar (black casting with three arms right above
the Tension Knob) to rotate. The Spreader Bar should be rotated about 60° from its shipping position until
the 3 arms of the Spreader Bar are lined up with the 3 tripod legs. Then, turn the Threaded Rod in the
center of the Field Tripod so that about 1 1/2" of its length protrudes up through the center Tripod Head.
the Tension Knob) to rotate. The Spreader Bar should be rotated about 60° from its shipping position until
the 3 arms of the Spreader Bar are lined up with the 3 tripod legs. Then, turn the Threaded Rod in the
center of the Field Tripod so that about 1 1/2" of its length protrudes up through the center Tripod Head.
Underneath the Head of the Field Tripod is a hex lock-nut, which should be tightened to fix the position of
the Threaded Rod.
the Threaded Rod.
Re-tighten the Tension Knob. Firm tightening of the Tension Knob is sufficient to result in rigid position of
the tripod legs. It is not necessary to use extreme force in tightening this knob.
the tripod legs. It is not necessary to use extreme force in tightening this knob.
B. Equatorial Wedge
The Equatorial Wedge permits the Model 2045 to be used in astronomical or “equatorial” mode without the
3 Table Tripod Legs. The wedge fits on the Field Tripod, described above, and accepts the base of the
Model 2045 fork mount.
3 Table Tripod Legs. The wedge fits on the Field Tripod, described above, and accepts the base of the
Model 2045 fork mount.
Note: The Meade Equatorial Wedge is designed solely for use in conjunction with the Meade Field Tripod.
The wedge should never be used without the Field Tripod, e.g. by placing the wedge alone on a table top
and then mounting the telescope on the wedge. The Model 2045 telescope, placed onto the Equatorial
Wedge alone, without the Field Tripod attached to the wedge, may become seriously imbalanced to the
point where the telescope may actually tip over.
The wedge should never be used without the Field Tripod, e.g. by placing the wedge alone on a table top
and then mounting the telescope on the wedge. The Model 2045 telescope, placed onto the Equatorial
Wedge alone, without the Field Tripod attached to the wedge, may become seriously imbalanced to the
point where the telescope may actually tip over.
The Equatorial Wedge is of modern design, with several important features incorporated to simplify and
facilitate telescope operation. After using the wedge for your telescope, you will find that the functional
design features included are of very significant value in routine telescope operations. Some of these
features include:
facilitate telescope operation. After using the wedge for your telescope, you will find that the functional
design features included are of very significant value in routine telescope operations. Some of these
features include:
1.
Attachment of the Equatorial Wedge to the Field Tripod by means of only one manual knob.
2.
Quick azimuth adjustment by loosening the manual knob described above.
3.
Bubble level for rapid tripod/wedge leveling.
4.
Etched latitude scale for fast adjustment of the latitude angle.
To assemble the Equatorial Wedge, follow this procedure (note that all required hardware and manual
knobs are shipped within the wedge carton):
knobs are shipped within the wedge carton):
1.
The wedge consists of two basic parts: the wedge body and the tilt-plate. Attach the tilt-plate to the
wedge body by means of the knobs provided. Two knobs, with washers, should be used on each side
of the wedge body so that a total of 4 knobs attach the tilt-plate to the wedge body.
wedge body by means of the knobs provided. Two knobs, with washers, should be used on each side
of the wedge body so that a total of 4 knobs attach the tilt-plate to the wedge body.