How to Track an Object Automatically with Your Meade DSX-90 Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescope

Because the Earth is constantly rotating, your telescope must automatically track objects so that you are not constantly readjusting the device. As the telescope automatically tracks an object, the object will generally remain in the center of the eyepiece. Here's how to set your Meade DSX-90 Altazimuth-Cassegrain telescope so that it automatically tracks.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Meade DSX-90 Altazimuth-Cassegrain telescope

1. Set the telescope in the home position.
   
   
2. Be sure that Autostar is correctly connected to your telescope.
   
   
3. Turn on the power.
   
   
4. Enter the time and date.
   
   
5. Press "Mode" and "Setup Align" will display.
   
   
6. Use the "Scroll Down" key to find "Setup Targets" and press "Enter."
   
   
7. You will now see "Targets Terrestrial." Choose either of the scroll keys at once.
   
   
8. "Targets Astronomical" will now be on your display.
   
   
9. Use the arrow keys to find an object using the viewfinder to line up the object.
   
   
10. Press "Enter" and then select "Astronomical."
    

Tips & Warnings

• After completing Step 10, you will hear the telescope's motors as they begin tracking. Once you hear the motors, check to make sure the object is still aligned.
• If you would like to track another object, use the arrow keys to move the telescope to that object. Once the object is centered, the tracking motors will then track the new object.

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