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Instruction Manual
AstroFinder Model 60:
60mm (2.4”) Altazimuth Refracting Telescope
Meade Instruments Corporation
© 2002
6001 OAK CANYON, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92618-5200 U.S.A.
Rev. B
(949) 451-1450 FAX: (949) 451-1460 www.meade.com
0501
BY MEADE
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WARNING: NEVER USE AN ASTROFINDER MODEL 60 TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN! LOOKING AT OR NEAR THE SUN WILL CAUSE INSTANT AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO YOUR EYE. EYE DAMAGE IS OFTEN PAINLESS, SO THERE IS NO WARNING TO THE OBSERVER THAT DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE. DO NOT POINT THE TELESCOPE OR ITS VIEWFINDER AT OR NEAR THE SUN. DO NOT LOOK THROUGH THE TELESCOPE OR ITS VIEWFINDER AS IT IS MOVING. CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION WHILE OBSERVING. MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY Every As
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Altazimuth Mount Movements and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Viewfinder Focusing and Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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14 22 4 21 5 2 3 18 1 24 17 10 6 16 13 15 23 19 11 7 9 20 12 8 Figure 1: AstroFinder Model 60 Altazimuth Refracting Telescope 1. Eyepiece 13. Diagonal mirror 2. Viewfinder 14. Objective lens cell 3. Viewfinder collimation screws 15. Focuser drawtube 4. Optical tube assembly 16. Altitude rod slow motion fine adjustment control 5. Vertical lock knobs 17. Altitude rod coarse adjustment lock knob control 6. Horizontal lock knob 18. Altazimuth mount 7. Tripod legs 19. Adjustable sliding center
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INTRODUCTION Before you begin your visual journey, we urge you to take a few minutes to completely read this manual so that you can get the best use of the equipment. This manual details the set-up, operation, specifications and optional accessories of the AstroFinder Model 60 altazimuth refracting telescope. Designed for both astronomical and terrestrial observing, the AstroFinder Model 60 will be your companion in exploring a universe of celestial and earthly objects. STANDARD EQUIPMENT (Refer
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10. Insert the diagonal mirror (13, Fig. 1) into the focuser drawtube (15, Fig. 1) and the H 25mm eyepiece (1, Fig. 1) into the diagonal mirror. Tighten the respective thumbscrews to a firm feel. 11. The telescope is now completely assembled. To move the telescope and point it from one object to another, first slightly loosen one of the chrome-lock (star-shaped) knobs (5, Fig. 1) which serve as a vertical lock, then loosen the azimuth (horizontal) lock (6, Fig. 1). Also, slightly loosen the a
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as magnification is increased, back down to a lower power; The atmosphere is not steady enough to support higher powers. Note: Changing eyepieces changes power. 3. If you are observing an astronomical object (the Moon, a planet, star, etc.) you will notice that the object will begin to move slowly through the telescopic field of view. This movement is caused by the rotation of the Earth and makes an object appear to be moving in the telescope’s field of view. To keep astronomical objects cente
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For example, if you are using a 25mm eyepiece, the resulting power will be: Power = 700mm ÷ 25mm = 28X. For example, if you are using a 12.5mm eyepiece, the resulting power will be: Power = 700mm ÷ 12.5mm = 56X. The purpose of a Barlow lens is to increase the magnification possible with a given eyepiece. The 3x Barlow supplied with this telescope will triple the normal eyepiece power. For example, the 25mm (28X) eyepiece, when used in conjunction with the 3x Barlow lens, yields 84X. The 12.5mm
