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Pedestal (wedge) assembly – Meade Instruments 20 MAX-ACF User Manual

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Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the
Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.

Pedestal Assembly

MAX's Pedestal assembly can be configured to
cover three latitude ranges without the need of
disassembly. Together, the three ranges allow
the mount to operate anywhere on the planet.

PEDESTAL

(WEDGE)

ASSEMBLY

RA Lock
Knob

Latitude
Lock
Knobs (x4)

Dovetail
Ejector
Knob

Azimuth
Lock
Knobs (x5)

Azimuth
Adjustment
Knob

Latitude
Range
Bolts (8x)

Latitude
Scale

Azimuth
Adjust
Knob

Latitude
Adjust
Knob

Dovetail
Ejector
Knobs (2)

RA Female
Dovetail

Tripod/Pier
Interface
Plate