Meade Instruments 114EQ-AR - Manual (Page 18)

interesting than a larger,
dimmer, fuzzy one. Using too
high a power eyepiece is one
of the most common mistakes
made by new astronomers. So
don’t think that higher magnification
is necessarily better—quite often
the best view is with lower
magnification value!
TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELESCOPE
Your telescope is a precision optical
instrument designed for a lifetime of
rewarding viewing. It will rarely, if ever,
require factory servicing or maintenance.
Follow these guidelines to keep your
telescope in the best condition:
• As with any quality instrument, lens or
mirror surfaces should be cleaned as
infrequently as possible. Front surface
aluminized mirrors, in particular, should
be cleaned only when absolutely
necessary. In all cases avoid touching
any mirror surface. A little dust on the
surface of a mirror or lens causes
negligible loss of performance and
should not be considered reason to clean
the surface. When lens or mirror
cleaning does become necessary, use a
camel's hair brush or compressed air
gently to remove dust. If the telescope's
dust cover is replaced after
each observing session,
cleaning of the optics will
rarely be required.
• Fingerprints and organic
materials on the lens or
mirror may be removed with
a solution of 3 parts distilled
water to 1 part isopropyl
alcohol. You may also add 1
drop of biodegradable
dishwashing soap per pint of solution.
Use soft, white facial tissues and
make short, gentle strokes. Change
tissues often.
CAUTION: Do not use scented
or lotioned tissues or damage
could result to the optics. DO NOT
use a commercial photographic
lens cleaner.
COLLIMATION (ALIGNMENT) OF
OPTICS
All Meade 114 EQ-AR telescopes are
optically aligned at the factory prior to
shipment. It is unlikely that you
will need to align, or collimate,
the optics after receipt of the
instrument. However, if the
telescope received unusually
rough handling in shipment, it is
possible that the optics must be
re aligned for best optical
performance. In any case this
alignment procedure is simple,
and requires only a few minutes
the very first time the telescope
is used. Take the time to
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Monture
Diagonale
Miroir Diagonal
Image Focalisée
Miroir Primaire
Vis D'inclinaison
du Miroir Primaire
Diagonal Assembly
The Newtonian Reflecting Telescope
Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversable damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.
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