Meade Instruments LX200 - Manual (Page 64)

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1. First, determine the
Magnetic Declination in
your area using the
Isogonic Chart (Fig. 15)
2. Squeeze the clear
central vial with thumb
and index finger of the left
hand.
3. With the right hand,
rotate the outer dial until
the orienting arrow (the
black arrow painted on the
inside clear surface) is
lined up with the desired
Magnetic Declination
angle on the declination
scale. Notice that East
Magnetic Declination is to
the right of the "North"
position and West
Magnetic Declination is
left of the "North" position.
As an example, Fig. 16.
shows the correct setting
for 16 degrees West
Declination, which covers
Providence, Rhode Island.
[ toc ] b. Compass
Installation
The Magnetic Compass is
now set for the correct
declination angle. To attach to the Equatorial Wedge, follow these steps:
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