The tube may swing downward suddenly and damage the telescope.įork Arms - Hold the optical tube in place. 1) on the opposite fork arm which has a numbered scale used to locate astronomical objects.ĬAUTION: When loosening the vertical lock, be sure to support the optical tube ( 5, Fig.
Mounted beneath the knob is a circular scale with no numbers. Note: The vertical lock knob is a knurled knob located on the fork arm to the right of the focus knob ( 8, Fig.
When polar aligned, the vertical lock serves as the Declination, or Dec. Turning the vertical lock clockwise (to a firm feel only) prevents the telescope from being moved manually, but engages the vertical motor drive clutch for Electronic Controller operation. Turning the vertical lock counterclockwise unlocks the telescope enabling it to be freely rotated by hand about the vertical axis. Vertical Lock - Controls the manual vertical movement of the telescope. Optical Tube - The main optical component that gathers the light from distant objects and brings this light to a focus for examination with the eyepiece. Tighten to a firm feel only.ĩ0° Eyepiece Holder - Holds the eyepiece upright for easy viewing. 5 ).Įyepiece Holder Thumbscrew - Tightens the eyepiece in place. ETX-105EC, ETX-125EC: 8 x 25mm Right-Angle Viewfinder: Slide the front cell end of the right-angle viewfinder through the rear of the viewfinder bracket (2, Fig. ETX-90EC: 8 x 21mm Viewfinder: Slide the eyepiece end of the viewfinder through the front of the viewfinder bracket ( 1, Fig. 1) and tighten in place with thumbscrew ( 3, Fig.1).Ī. Be sure to become acquainted with all of these controls before attempting observations through the telescope.Įyepiece - Place the supplied SP 26mm eyepiece into the 90° Eyepiece Holder ( 4, Fig. Meade ETX telescopes are instruments fully capable of growing with your interest and are ideal for both the casual observer and serious astronomer alike.Īn important array of features and manual controls facilitates operation of an ETX telescope. Focus beyond the Solar System and observe majestic nebulae, ancient star clusters, remote galaxies, and even stars recently discovered to have planets orbiting about them. Observe the feather structure of an eagle from 50 yards or study the rings of the planet Saturn from a distance of 800 million miles. Your ETX telescope reveals nature in an ever-expanding level of detail. With pushbutton controls, automatic tracking of celestial objects (with one of the optional tripods), and diffraction-limited imaging, an ETX telescope may be all the telescope ever required by many terrestrial and astronomical observers. The Meade ETX-90EC, ETX-105EC, and the ETX-125EC are extremely versatile, high-resolution telescopes with features similar to those once available only with larger and more specialized imaging systems. ĮTX: Your Personal Window to the Universe Īppendix C: Polar Alignment Setting Circles. Latitude Chart for Major Cities of the World 25Īppendix A: Advanced Controller Functions. 5ĮTX: Your Personal Window on the Universe. Telescope Electronic Controller Functions. Patent Office and in principal countries throughout the world. ® The name “Meade,” the Meade logo, and “ETX” are trademarks registered with the U.S. If you are anxious to use your ETX Astro Telescope for the first time, before a thorough reading of this instruction manual, see the QUICK-START GUIDE on page 4. Improperly installed batteries void your Meade warranty. If these precautions are not followed, batteries may explode, catch fire, or leak.
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Do not install batteries backward or mix new and used batteries. Follow battery manufacturer's precautions. Use care to install batteries as indicated by the battery compartment. Children should always have adult supervision while observing. Do not look through the telescope or its viewfinder as it is moving. Do not point the telescope or its viewfinder at or near the Sun. Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late. Never use a Meade ® ETX ® Astro Telescope to look at the Sun! Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye.
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