Telescopes

The Meade 8î LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope comes with a lot of exciting features, below you will find out how to align the SmartFinder on your telescope.

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....

You can use the GO TO feature on your Meade telescope to quickly find known stars. Here's how it works.

Calculating the sunset time will allow you to return to your telescope in time to view certain objects in the sky. Here's how to do it.

Meade has organized AutoStar's menus for straight forward navigation. Here's how to use them.

You can identify astronomical objects in the sky at night using the AutoStar on your Meade telescope. Here's how.

You can manually move your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope to gain a better view of distant objects such as birds and mountaintops. Just follow these steps.

While viewing either land or astronomical objects through your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, you can use the arrow keys to move the device. Here's how they work.

Autostar's menus are organized for straightforward navigation. Follow these steps to reference the menus while using the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope.

You can use Autostar to automatically align your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Just follow these steps to the stars.

Setting your telescope to automatically track objects as the Earth rotates will eliminate the need to constantly readjust your device. As the telescope automatically tracks an object, it will...

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.

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.

Calculating the sunset time will allow you to return to your telescope in time to view certain objects in the sky. Here's how to do it.

Autostar's menus are organized for straightforward navigation. You can employ them whenever you use your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope

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.

Adding observing sites to your telescope's memory will help you quickly find your favorite celestial objects from different geographic locations. You can store up to six observing sites in the...

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...

The database for the Autostar computer controller on your Meade LX90GPS telescope contains the orbits for dozens of space stations and GPS satellites. You can automatically locate them by...

Because the Earth is constantly rotating, you will want your telescope to automatically track objects so that you are not constantly readjusting the device. As the telescope automatically tracks...

The handheld controller for your telescope will help you control the telescope when not in direct proximity. Follow these steps to insert the batteries into the handheld controller.

Attaching the handbox holder to the telescope is one step in setting up your telescope. By following these directions, you will be able to accomplish this step in the process.

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....

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....

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....

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....

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...

The viewfinder assists with locating objects. In order to be used correctly, it must be aligned to the telescope. Here's how to do it.

"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.

To customize a guided tour with your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, you can set the device to slew to a chosen list of objects. You will find information displayed regarding those...

The Landmarks function of your Autostar computer controller lets you define landmarks (any terrestrial objects you want to view or use for orientation) and store their locations in the Autostar...

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...

Setting up the tripod on your Meade LX90GPS telescope will stabilize the telescope and protect it from damage during use. Here's how to do it.

Attaching the spreader bar to the tripod is part of the initial tripod set up. You can accomplish this in a few easy steps.

Attaching the telescope to the tripod represents the final part of the initial tripod set up. Follow these steps and you'll be ready to scan the stars.

Your Autostar computer controller slews your Meade LX90GPS telescope (that is, turns it on its axis) from one object to another or to center an object in the eyepiece. There are nine slew speeds...

Attaching the diagonal prism to the telescope is an important step in the set up process. Follow these instructions to accomplish the task.

The viewfinder must be aligned to the main telescope. Steps one through five should be completed during the day time. Step six, complete at night.