How to Find Planets Using the Meade LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

With the Meade telescope, you can peer beyond the closest stars and study the planets from ringed Saturn to angry red Mars. Follow these steps to start your adventure.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Meade LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

1. Perform the "Easy Align" procedure before attempting to find a planet.
   
2. Once aligned, the telescope's screen will display "Select Item Object." Choose "Enter."
3. "Object Solar System" will appear on the display. Press "Enter."
   
   
4. After "Solar System Mercury" appears, press the "Scroll Down" key until you reach the planet you want to view. Select "Enter."
   
5. Press "Go To." The telescope will slew until it finds the planet.

Tips & Warnings

• Even though Earth is rotating beneath the stars, objects in the eyepiece will maintain their position.
• Once your telescope is aligned, use only the "Go To" or "Arrow" keys to move the device. Do not move the base manually or loosen the locks.
• Not every planet is visible at the same time.
• Never point the telescope at the sun. Staring at the sun can inflict permanent damage on your eyes.

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