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Meade Instruments LightBridge Truss Tube User Manual

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Telescope Features ...................................................... 8

Assembly ........................................................................ 5

Assemble the Base .................................................. 5

Assemble the Tube .................................................. 6

Insert Eyepiece, Attach Red Dot Finder .................. 7

Collimating the Optical System ................................ 8

Align the deluxe Red Dot Finder ..............................11

Using a Dobsonian Telescope ..................................11

Calculate Magnification ............................................12

Observing ......................................................................12

Some Tips ................................................................15

Care of the Optics ....................................................15

Meade Customer Service ..............................................16

Specifications ................................................................17

Optional Accessories......................................................19

Appendix A: Altitude Adjustment Knobs ........................21

CONTENTS

WARNING!

Never leave the primary mirror uncov-
ered during the daytime unless using
the telescope to view terrestrial objects.

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