Meade Instruments Astro-Tech AT102EDF - Manual

astro-tech
AT 102 EDF
from Astronomy Technologies
Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT102 EDF
high-performance ED refractor with Feather Touch focuser.
The images from its 709mm focal length f/6.95 ED (Extra-
low Dispersion glass element) air-spaced doublet optics are
virtually color-free, even at high magnifications.
Its package of standard features – a genuine Feather
Touch dual-speed microfocuser from Starlight Instruments,
an illuminated multiple reticle finder, tube rings with separate
Aperture .................................................... 102mm (4”)
Focal Length .................................................... 709mm
Focal Ratio .......................................................... f/6.95
Objective Type .... air-spaced doublet with ED element
Optical Coatings ................................ fully multicoated
Resolving Power (Dawes’ Limit) ...... 1.14 arc seconds
Visual Limiting Magnitude .................. 12.5 maximum
Light Grasp (versus the eye) ............................... 212x
Field Stops ............ 3 knife-edge baffles in optical tube
Focuser .......... dual-speed Crayford-type with genuine
Feather Touch 9:1 reduction ratio microfocuser;
2” and 1.25” compression ring eyepiece holders;
360° rotating camera angle/observing angle adjuster
Focuser Travel ....................................... 3.35” (85mm)
with millimeter scale on drawtube for repeatable focus
Finder ........ non-magnifying illuminated multiple reticle
dovetail, hard case, and more – is unsurpassed at its sensible
price. We believe you will agree that the performance and
features of your AT102EDF make it an exceptional value.
This sheet will provide you with information on how to
get the most out of your new scope, and how to maintain
it so it can give you a lifetime of observing enjoyment.
Please familiarize yourself with the parts and functions
of your AT102EDF before operating it for the first time.
Astro-Tech AT102EDF Apochromatic Refractor Specifications
Lens Shade ........................ retractable, with lock knob
Objective Lens Cover ............................. slip-on metal
Tripod Mount ............... hinged split rings with dovetail
for Astro-Tech, Celestron, Meade, and Vixen mounts
Tube Diameter .......................................... 105mm o. d.
Tube Length (lens shade retracted) ........ 23” (584mm)
Tube Length (lens shade extended) ..... 27.5” (699mm)
Optical Tube Weight .......................... 7.3 lbs. (3.32 kg)
Weight (w/dovetail, rings, finder) ..... 10.1 lbs. (4.59 kg)
Case .................... lockable aluminum-frame foam-fitted
hard case, with carrying handle
Case External Dimensions ......... 28.75” x 9.75” x 8.5”
Lowest Usable Power .............. 17.5x (40mm eyepiece)
Highest Terrestrial Power .......... 101x (7mm eyepiece)
Highest Practical Power ............. 177x (4mm eyepiece)
Theoretical Maximum Power .. 203x (3.5mm eyepiece)
Retractable
dew shield
Tension
adjustment
and lock knob
for focuser
drawtube
Locking collar for
360° rotatable focuser
Detachable dovetail to fit Astro-Tech,
Celestron, Meade, and Vixen mounts
Split tube rings
PARTS OF THE AT 102 EDF
Left coarse focus knob
Fine
focus
knob
Focusing scale on
focuser drawtube
1.25”
eyepiece
adapter
1.25”
eyepiece
lock knob
Dust cover
1.25” eyepiece
lock knob
Brass
compression
ring Right
coarse
focus
knob
1.25”
eyepiece
adapter
Alternate
finder
mounting
location
(slotted
head)
2” eyepiece
holder
Multiple reticle
illuminated finder
Multiple reticle
illuminated finder
Tube ring
lock knobs
Dust seal
Tube
rings
Lock knob for
retractable
dew shield
Hex-head
screws (do
not adjust)
2” eyepiece
lock knob
Feather
Touch
micro-
focuser