Meade Instruments NG-Series - Manual (Page 24)

Introduction
Some NGC/NG models are now shipped with a third style tray. The third style assem-
bles with a round accessory tray.
Assembly
• Use the provided 3 short screws, 3 washers and 3 bolts to attach the round
accessory tray to the tripod. You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver to perform
this assembly.
• Line up one of the leg braces (see Fig. 16) between the opening of one of the tri-
pod leg brace supports on the tripod so that a screw will be able to pass through
both the holes of the leg brace support and holes of the leg brace.
Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, thread one of the short screws through the
holes. Place a washer on the other end, followed by the matching nut. Tighten to
a firm feel. Repeat this procedure until all 3 leg braces are mounted on the 3 leg
brace supports. See
Fig. 16.
• To attach the accessory tray to the leg braces, place the round accessory tray
over the mounting bolt hole
(Fig. 17). Thread the attachment knob into the the
mounting hole on top of the tray (Fig. 17) and turn the knob clockwise (Fig. 18).
Tighten to a firm feel, but do not overtighten—you will need to remove the tray if
you wish to collapse the tripod. To remove the tray, just rotate the knob counter-
clockwise and remove the knob. You can then lift and remove the tray.
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Fig. 17: Mounting bolt hole.
Fig. 16: Attach the leg
braces to the leg brace
supports.
Mounting
bolt hole
Leg brace
Leg brace support
Fig. 18: Place tray onto the
mounting bolt hole and
thread the attachment knob
into place.
APPENDIX B: ALTERNATE TRAY ASSEMBLY
TIPS for Beginners
Further Study
Below is a small sampling of books, magazines, and organizations that you might find
helpful.
Books
1. The Guide to Amateur Astronomy by Jack Newton and Philip Teece
2. The Sky: A User’s Guide by David Levy
3. Turn Left at Orion by Guy Consolmagno and Dan Davis
4. Astrophotography for the Amateur by Michael Covington
Magazines
1. Sky & Telescope
Box 9111, Belmont, MA 02178
2. Astronomy
Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187
Organizations:
1. Astronomical League
Executive Secretary
5675 Real del Norte, Las Cruces, NM 88012
2. The Astronomical Society of the Pacific
390 Ashton Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
3. The Planetary Society
65 North Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
And watch Jack Horkheimer, Star Gazer, on your local PBS station.