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How to Perform a One-Star Altitude/Azimuth Alignment of the Meade 8n LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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Only one star is chosen manually by the observer from the large database of Autostar. Complete Step 1 through 9, unless you have completed the initialization procedure then complete Step 6 through 9... more »

How to Perform a Two Star Alignment of the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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Using "Easy Align" is the most efficient way of locating objects using Autostar's "GO TO" capabilities. Autostar will choose two stars for its database and then slew the telescope to a first alignment star. Once the viewer indicates that the star ... more »

How to Perform a Two Star Alt/Az Alignment of the Meade 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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If you have a strong working knowledge of the sky, you may want to attempt to choose two stars from Autostar's library to align your Meade 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope. If you use this method, Autostar will not find Home, North ... more »

How to Perform a Two Star Alt/Az Alignment of Your Meade LX90 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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The Alt/Az Alignment feature on your Meade LX90 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope allows you the option of choosing your own alignment stars from the auto database. Here’s how to use this option... more »

How to Perform a Two Star Altitude/Azimuth Alignment of the Meade 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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If you have a strong working knowledge of the sky, you may want to attempt to choose two stars from AutoStar's library to align your Meade 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope. If you use this method, AutoStar will not find Home, North ... more »

How to Perform a Two-Star Alignment on the Meade 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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Before the Meade 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope can automatically find objects in the night sky for you, it must be aligned. Easy Align is the most efficient way of locating objects using the telescope's Autostar "Go To" ... more »

How to Perform a Two-Star Altitude/Azimuth Alignment of the Meade 8n LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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Two stars are chosen manually by the observer from the large database of Autostar. Complete Step 1 through 9, unless you have completed the initialization procedure then complete Step 6 through 9... more »

How to Perform an Easy Two-Star Alignment of the Meade 8n LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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Performing an Easy Two-Star Alignment is the fastest and easiest way to locate stars... more »

How to Perform an Easy Two-Star Alignment of Your Meade DSX-125C Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescope

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With "Easy Align," you can efficiently locate objects using Autostar's GO TO capabilities. Autostar will choose two stars for its database and then slew the telescope to a first alignment star. Once the viewer indicates that the star is in the ... more »

How to Perform Automatic Alignment of Your Meade LX-90 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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You can use Autostar to automatically align your viewing objects. It's easy, saves time and leaves you free to do what you enjoy--stargazing! Here's how it works... more »

How to Search for Foreign Patents

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When doing research on an idea you're thinking of patenting, it's always critical to do a search for patents that already exist. These may be U.S. patents--the type you plan to seek--or foreign patents. Though the patent offices for the U.S., ... more »

How to Select a Landmark From the Autostar Database on the Meade 12in LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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"Landmarks" is a menu option that defines and stores objects in the sky. You will be able to use this function as a reference when you are using your telescope... more »

How to Select a Landmark From the Autostar Database on Your Meade DSX-125C Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescope

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"Landmarks" is a menu option that defines and stores the location of objects in the sky. Use this function as a reference while using your telescope... more »

How to Select a Landmark from the Autostar Database on Your Meade DSX-90 Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescope

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The Landmarks menu option defines and stores objects you see in the sky. You will be able to employ this function as a reference when you are using your telescope... more »

How to Select a Landmark From the Autostar Database on Your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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Once you've stored a landmark (a terrestrial object that you would like to view or use for orientation) in the memory of your Autostar computer controller, you can use the Autostar controls to find and view it with your Meade LX90GPS telescope... more »

How to Select a Portable Astronomy Telescope

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A telescope is a link to the heavens, and depending on how much of an enthusiast you are, you're going to want to have it with you when you travel. The problem is, some telescopes are simply not portable, making it difficult to transport to new ... more »

How to Select a Site From the AutoStar Observation Site List

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If you often use your Meade LX90GPS telescope at different geographic locations, you can add these to an Observation Site List to speed up the process of setting up your telescope at each different site. You can store a total of six sites in your ... more »

How to Select a Site from the Autostar Observing Site List on Your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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If you have already stored observing sites to your telescope's memory, you can use this feature to quickly find your favorite celestial objects from different geographic locations. You can store up to six observing sites in the memory of your ... more »

How to Set the Blink Rate of the SmartFinder Red Dot on the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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You can set the blink rate of the red dot on your telescope to suit your preferences. Just follow these steps and the task will be accomplished in no time!.. more »

How to Set up a Tripod for the Celestron FirstScope 76 EQ Telescope

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Before setting up your Celestron Firstscope 114 Short Telescope's tripod, you will need to locate and unpack the tripod mounting hardware, the tripod accessory tray, the German equatorial mount and the tripod legs... more »

How to Set up the Tripod for a Meade Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescope

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The Meade DSX-90 telescope comes with a versatile tripod for use on uneven and rough terrain. You can adjust for this by extending or spreading the tripod legs with the lock knobs and spreader bar: two key components of the tripod. To set up the ... more »

How to Set Up the Tripod for a Meade Telescope

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The telescope’s fork mount attaches directly to the field tripod. The telescope in this way is mounted in an “Altazimuth” (“Altitude-Azimuth,” or “vertical-horizontal”) format. The telescope in this configuration moves along vertical and ... more »

How to Set Up the Tripod for Sky-Watcher SK909AZ3 Refractor Telescope

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The Sky-Watcher SK909AZ3 refractor telescope is an ideal choice for all those who desire to do serious sky watching. This telescope comes with an aluminum tripod that is part of a quick and neat assembly. The tripod height ranges from 71 to 123 ... more »

How to Set up the Tripod for the Celestron Firstscope 114 Short Telescope

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Before setting up your Celestron Firstscope 114 Short Telescope's tripod, you will need to locate and unpack the tripod mounting hardware, the tripod accessory tray, the German equatorial mount and the tripod legs... more »

How to Set Up the Tripod for the Sky-Watcher SK1025AZ3 Short Tube Refractor Telescope

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The Sky-Watcher SK1025AZ3 is a 102 mm telescope with a tripod height of 71-123 cm. It is a multi-coated achromatic refractor telescope considered good for beginners as well as those traveling frequently. Here is how to set up the tripod for the ... more »

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