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    . Meade Instruments Corporation 6001 OAK CANYON, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92620-420 5 n (949) 451-l 450 FAX: (949) 451-146 0 n www.meade.com Operating Instructions Meade@ ETX Field Tripod For Use With the ETX Astro Telescope Fig. 1: ETX Field Tripod. (1) Mounting Slots; (2) Mounting Plate; (3) Latijude Scale; (4) Fine Latitude Adjustment Knob; (5) Height[...]

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    d. Thread the two provided l/4-20 threaded attachment knobs through the mounting slots into the ETX base. Tighten to a firm feel only. Do not overtighten or damage to the threads may occur. The ETX Astro Telescope can be used for land or celestial observing. To track celestial objects, polar alignment is required, along with the motor drive system [...]