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How to Use the Barlow Lens With the Sky-Watcher SK707AZ2 Refractor Telescope

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The Barlow Lens, named after Peter Barlow (1776-1862), a professor of mathematics at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, England, is an additional device that enhances the focal length of a telescope. The greater the focal length, the better ... more »

How to Use the Barlow Lens with the Skywatcher SK804AZ3 Short Tube Refractor Telescope

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A Barlow lens can be attached to your telescope to increase the magnification power. It was named after Peter Barlow (1776-1862), professor of mathematics at the Royal Military Academy of Woolwich. A Barlow lens decreases the field of view and ... more »

How to Use the Barlow Lens With the Sky-Watcher SK909AZ3 Refractor Telescope

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A Barlow lens is used when you intend to increase the magnification power of your telescope. Named after Peter Barlow (1776-1862), a professor of mathematics at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, England, this special lens provides relief to ... more »

How to Use the GO TO Function of the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope to Find a Known Star

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You can use the GO TO function on your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope to immediately find a known star. Wait until nightfall and follow these steps... more »

How to Use the GO TO Function of the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope to Find a Planet

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Once you know how to utilize the GO TO function on your Meade LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, you won't have to search for planets; the instrument will practically lead you to them. Just follow these steps... more »

How to Use the GO TO Function to Find Saturn With Your Meade DSX-125C Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescope

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Finding Saturn with your telescope is an exciting experience that leaves you feeling in touch with nature. By following these steps, you will be able to locate Saturn and marvel at this amazing celestial body... more »

How to Use the Go To Function to Find Saturn with Your Meade DSX-90 Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescope

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Finding Saturn with your Meade DSX-90 Altazimuth-Cassegrain telescope can be an exciting experience, one that leaves you feeling in touch with nature. By following these steps, you will be able to quickly locate the planet and marvel at one of ... more »

How to Use the Guided Tour Function of the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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With the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, you don't have to hire an astronomer to guide you through the heavens. The instrument will do all the work for you. Just follow these steps... more »

How to Use the Identify Feature of Autostar on the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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You can use the Autostar on your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope to identify astronomical objects in the night sky by employing the arrow keys. Follow these steps... more »

How to Use the Identify Function of Your Meade LX-90 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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The Identify function of your Meade LX-90 Schmidt-Cassegrain allows you to identify objects that you have viewed at night using the arrow keys. Once you have an object centered, you can use the Autostar and the Identify feature to obtain more ... more »

How to Use the Mode Key to Display Altitude Coordinates of the Meade 12 Inch LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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The mode key on your AutoStar is similar to the escape key on a computer's keyboard. It allows you to go back to the previous menu or data level until the top level, Select Item, is reached. However, if you press and hold the mode key, you can ... more »

How to Use the Mode Key to Display Altitude Coordinates of the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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The mode key on your AutoStar is similar to the escape key on a computer's keyboard. It allows you to go back tot he previous menu or data level until the top level, Select Item, is reached. However, if you press and hold the mode key, you can ... more »

How to Use the Mode Key to Display Local Time the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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The mode key on your AutoStar is similar to the escape key on a computer's keyboard. It allows you to go back tot he previous menu or data level until the top level, Select Item, is reached. However, if you press and hold the mode key, you can ... more »

How to Use the Mode Key to Display RA Coordinates of the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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The mode key on your AutoStar is similar to the escape key on a computer's keyboard. It allows you to go back to the previous menu or data level until the top level, Select Item, is reached. However, if you press and hold the mode key, you can ... more »

How to Use the SmartFinder of the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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The developers of your telescope recognize that using an eyepiece presents a very narrow field of view to someone attempting to use the telescope. The SmartFinder on your telescope assists with finding objects via a projected red dot... more »

How to Use Your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope to Find True North

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Finding "true north" with your telescope is part of the "Automatic Alignment" process. Once you complete it, you telescope will be oriented and ready for use. Just follow these instructions... more »

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