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Meade Starfinder 16 manual

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    Meade Instruments Corporation Instruction Manual 16" Meade ® Starfinder ™ Dobsonian T elescope[...]

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    W ARNING N EVER A T T E MPT T O OBSE R VE THE SUN T H R OUGH Y O UR MEA DE TELESCO PE! O B SER VING THE SUN, EVEN FOR T H E SHOR T E S T FRACTION OF A SECOND WILL CAUSE INSTANT AND IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE. WHEN OBSERVING DURING THE D A YTIME, DO NOT POINT THE TELESCOPE EVEN CLOSE T O THE SUN. ALL MEA DE TEL ESCOPES ARE UNDER CONTINUO U S T E C H N [...]

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    - 3 - T ABLE OF CONTENTS A. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 B. Assembly and Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1. Assembling the Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2. Optical T ube Asse[...]

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    - 4 - 1 2 6 8 5 4 3 7 1. Focuser 2. Eyepiece 3. Viewfinder (Optional) 4. Optical T ube Assembly 5. Mirror Cell 6. Mount 7. Altitude Bearing 8. Azimuth Bearing Figure 1[...]

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    - 5 - Congratulations on your purchase of the Meade Starfinder Dobsonian 16 T elescope! Y our new instrument features the professional-quality optics of Meade Starfinder Reflectors, a precision rack-and-pinion focuser , high-quality mounting, and many other features generally found only on more expensive telescopes. The Meade Starfinder Dobsonian 1[...]

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    - 6 - 4. Firmly press the Screw Cover Caps (7, Fig. 2) into the heads of the wood screws on the Side Boards. Y ou may have to lightly tap the Screw Cover Caps to properly seat them into the screw heads. 5. Install the two side Handles (8, Fig. 2) onto the Side Boards utilizing the supplied screws. Firmly tighten the two screws. 6. T o install the c[...]

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    - 7 - 2. If you have purchased one of the optional Viewfinders (3, Fig 1), attach it as shown using the supplied hardware. As with the focuser, a firm feel is sufficient. Overtightening may result in damage to the tube’s finish. Y our Meade Starfinder telescope was fully assembled, aligned, and tested at the Meade factory . T o ensure safe shippi[...]

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    - 8 - 1. Reflection of eye 2. Diagonal mirror 3. Reflection of primary mirror 4. Focuser drawtube 5. Secondary mirror holder 6. T ilt screws 7. Lock nuts 8. Spider vanes Figure 3 D . ALIGNING THE VIEWFINDER (optional accessory) The viewfinder will require alignment, or collimation, with the main telescope, in order that the viewfinder and the main [...]

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    - 9 - Figure 4A Figure 4B 7. Bring the star ’ s image slowly in and out of focus until you see several circles (“diffraction rings”) surrounding the star ’ s central disk. If Step 5 was done accurately, you will see concentric circles as in Figure 4B. An improperly collimated instrument will reveal oblong or elongated circles as in Figure 4[...]

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    - 10 - 3. Be sure the Mount is placed on a relatively level surface to allow proper operation. The feet should be in firm contact and not wobble. If you are in an area with particularly rough or soft ground, it may be helpful to place the Mount on a thick piece of plywood. 4. Part of the fun of using a Dobsonian type of telescope is the challenge o[...]

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    - 11 - I. OBSERVING GUIDELINES Several basic guidelines should be followed for best results in using your telescope: 1. T ry not to touch the eyepiece while observing. Any vibrations resulting from such contact will immediately cause the image to move. 2. Allow your eyes to become “dark-adapted” prior to making serious observations. Night adapt[...]

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    - 12 - K. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For details on the following optional accessories, see your Meade dealer, or the Meade Instruments General Catalog. V iewfinders: Y our Meade Starfinder Dobsonian is pre-drilled and ready to install either the Meade #637 6x30mm or the #545 8x50mm Viewfinder . These small, low-power telescopes have “crosshairs” whi[...]

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    - 13 - NOTES[...]

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    - 14 - NOTES[...]

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    V er. 0899 Part no. 14-0218-16 M eade In st ru men t s C or po r at i on 6001 OAK CANYON, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92618-5200 U.S.A. (949) 451-1450 F AX: (949) 451-1460 www.meade.com[...]