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Step 1
Flip on the Autostar power. The first time you do this, a Sun warning will appear. Read and press the button acknowledging that you understand the dangers of looking into the Sun.
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Step 2
Next "Select Daylight Savings" may appear. If this does not display, it has been already been set and you can move on to the next step.
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Step 3
The next display will be "Select Setup: Align Option." Press "Mode." "Setup: Align" will display. Press "Enter."
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Step 4
"Select Setup: Targets Option" will appear. Press the scroll-down key until you see "Setup: Targets" and press "Enter."
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Step 5
The next display will be "Select Targets: Astronomical Option." Press either the up or down scroll key once to find "Targets: Astronomical," and then press "Enter."
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Step 6
Locate a bright star. Use the arrow keys and the "SmartFinder" to align the star. Use the eyepiece to center the star.
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Step 7
Once you have the star centered, press "Enter" and select "Astronomical." The Meade auto-tracking motor will engage and keep the star centered in the eyepiece. You may need to re-center the star if engaging AutoStar moves the telescope slightly out of alignment.
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