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How to Add a Landmark to the Autostar Database of the Meade 10in 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 Add a Landmark to the Autostar Database of the Meade 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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Meade's 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope has an Autostar feature that lets you view more than 30,000 planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and comets at the push of a button. The Landmark menu option defines and stores objects in the ... more »

How to Add a Landmark to the Autostar Database of Your Meade DSX-125C Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescope

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

How to Add a Landmark to the Autostar Database of Your Meade DSX-90 Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescope

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The Landmarks menu option on your Meade DSX-90 Altazimuth-Cassegrain telescope defines and stores objects in the sky. You will be able to employ this function as a reference when you are using the device... more »

How to Add a Landmark to the Autostar Database of Your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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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 database. You can then find and view these landmarks ... more »

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

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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 memory of your Autostar computer controller, which ... more »

How to Add a Site to the Observation Site List of AutoStar on the Meade 10in LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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Adding observing sites to your telescope's memory will help you find objects you enjoy viewing without too much trouble while you are in different locations. Following these steps will help you find what you need quickly and enjoy your time with ... more »

How to Add a Site to the Observation Site List of AutoStar on the Meade 12in LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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If you plan to observe using Autostar at different geographic locations, you can store up to six observation sites in Autostar's memory to help simplify your telescope setup. Perform these procedures using the "Site" options ("Add," "Select," ... more »

How to Add Observing Sites to Autostar's Memory on Your Meade DSX-125C Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescope

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Adding observing sites to your telescope's memory will help you find selected objects when you are in different geographic locations. Follow these steps... more »

How to Add Observing Sites to Autostar's Memory on Your Meade DSX-90 Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescope

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Adding observing sites to your telescope's memory will help you quickly find objects from varying locations. The Meade DSX-90 Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescopeable lets you store up to six observation sites. Here is how the function works... more »

How to Adjust a Bolt Action Rifle Scope

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Adjusting a scope on a bolt action rifle is relatively easy, but requires a couple of extra steps in comparison to other rifles due to the position of the bolt handle. By making these adjustments, you will increase your accuracy and consistency ... more »

How to Adjust the Focus of Your 10x25 ImageView VGA Digital Camera Binocular

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The "Focus" option on your ImageView VGA Digital Camera Binocular helps you to get the best angle while you take your picture. Focus is basically the length that you need to maintain between your eyes, the camera and the object. This then ... more »

How to Adjust the Image Resolution on Your Celestron VistaPix 8x32mm Binocular and Digital Camera

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One of the special features of the Celestron VistaPix binocular/digital camera is the ability to adjust the image resolution, which allows you to balance image clarity and file size. Here's how to give your pictures a professional look... more »

How to Adjust the Tripod of the Sky-Watcher SK804TAEQ Tabletop Telescope

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The Sky-Watcher SK804TAEQ Tabletop Telescope is one of the most portable telescopes. Its diameter is 80mm and its focal length is 400mm. Here is how to attach the tripod of the Sky-Watcher SK804TAEQ Tabletop Telescope:.. more »

How to Align the Finderscope of the Celestron FirstScope 114 Short Newtonian Equatorial Telescope

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The Star Pointer Finderscope will superimpose a small red dot onto the sky so that you can align on an object. It features zero magnification and uses a coated glass window. The device employs a light-emitting diode that will not harm the window ... more »

How to Align the Finderscope of the Sky-Watcher SK1206AZ3 Short Tube Refractor Telescope

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A Finderscope is great for locating objects quickly. Often, finding a distant object with the main telescope becomes time-consuming. A Finderscope (a low power telescope) can be attached to your Sky-Watcher SK1206AZ3 Short Tube Refractor ... more »

How to Align the Finderscope of the Sky-Watcher SK8035TAEQ Tabletop Telescope

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The finderscope is a supplementary telescope mounted on the main telescope. It helps to point the telescope at the desired object to be observed in the sky. In the case of the Sky-Watcher SK8035TAEQ, a red dot finder is used. Like all other ... more »

How to Align the Finderscope of the Skywatcher SK804AZ3 Short Tube Refractor Telescope

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The Sky-Watcher SK804AZ3 is a multi-coated refractor telescope with great image performance. It is portable and user-friendly. Finderscope is a tool mounted on the telescope to help you target an astronomical object. Proper alignment of the ... more »

How to Align the Finderscope of the Sky-Watcher SK804TAEQ Tabletop Telescope

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A finderscope is a small, secondary telescope mounted on the main telescope. It helps direct the telescope on the point of the desired object to be observed in the sky. A finderscope, also known as a red dot finder, should be precisely aligned ... more »

How to Align the Finderscope of the Sky-Watcher SK909AZ3 Refractor Telescope

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The Sky-Watcher SK909AZ3 Refractor Telescope is considered a great telescope for those interested in observing the sky, especially at night. The Finderscope is a pointing tool that uses a glass-coated window for superimposing a red dot while ... more »

How to Align the Red Dot Finder of Your Meade 10N LightBridge Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

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The Meade 10-inch LightBridge truss tube Dobsonian telescope comes equipped with a red dot finder instead of the traditional crosshair configuration found in other telescopes. To get the most of your new red dot tool you need to align it with ... more »

How to Align the Red Dot Finder of Your Meade 12N LightBridge Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

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The Meade 12-inch LightBridge truss tube Dobsonian telescope comes equipped with a red dot finder instead of the traditional crosshair configuration found in other telescopes. To get the most of your new red dot tool you need to align it with ... more »

How to Align the Red Dot Finder on a Sky-Watcher SK MAK Maksutov-Cassegrain Spotting Scope

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The red-dot finder is a zero-magnification pointing tool that allows you to get a sharper image whenever you view objects through your telescope. Before using it, however, you must align the finder with the main scope. Here's how... more »

How to Align the SmartFinder of the Meade 8î LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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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... more »

How to Align the SmartFinder of the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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The SmartFinder remedies the situation present when attempting to find an object through an eyepiece. Viewing an object through an eyepiece is difficult because of the small field of vision. You must align the SmartFinder with the main telescope ... more »