Meade Instruments StarNavigator Series User Manual

Page 3

Easy Set-Up Guide ........................................................ 4
Telescope Features ...................................................... 7
Audiostar Features ........................................................ 9
Getting Started ..............................................................11

Packing List ..............................................................11
How to Assemble Your Telescope ............................11
Red Dot Viewfinder ..................................................12

Aligning the Viewfinder ........................................12

Choosing an Eyepiece ..............................................13

Observing ......................................................................14

Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually..........14

Terrestrial Observing ................................................14

Observing Using Audiostar's Arrow Keys ................14
Slew Speeds, Playing the Audio,
Observe the Moon ....................................................15
Astronomical Observing............................................15

To Track an Object Automatically ..............................16

Alt/Az Home Position ..........................................16
Moving Through Audiostar’s Menus ....................16
Initializing Audiostar ............................................16

Easy (Two-Star) Align ..............................................17

Two-Star Alt/Az Alignment ........................................18

One-Star Alt/Az Alignment ........................................19
Go To Saturn ............................................................19

Take a Guided Tour ..................................................19

Basic Audiostar Operation..............................................20

Audiostar Navigation Exercise ..................................20
Entering Data into Audiostar ....................................21
Navigating Audiostar ................................................21
Adjusting the Speed of a Scrolling Message ............21

Menus and Menu Options ..............................................22

Complete Audiostar Menu Structure ........................22
Object Menu..............................................................22
Event Menu ..............................................................23
Glossary Menu, Utilities Menu ..................................24
Setup Menu ..............................................................25

Advanced Audiostar Features ........................................28

Adding Observing Sites ............................................28
Landmarks ................................................................29
Identify ......................................................................30
Browse ......................................................................30

Optional Accessories......................................................32
Caring for Your Telescope ..............................................33

Collimation ................................................................33
Meade Consumer Solutions......................................34

Specifications ................................................................36
Appendix A: Celestial Coordinates ................................38

Locating the Celestial Pole ......................................38

Appendix B: To Find Objects Not in the Database ........39
Appendix C: Observing Satellites ..................................40
Appendix D: Training the Drive ......................................41
Appendix E: Replacing the Batteries..............................42
Appendix F: Manually Setting Time and Date ................42
Basic Astronomy ............................................................43
Meade Limited Warranty ..................................Back Cover

CONTENTS

If you are anxious to use your StarNavigator
Telescope for the first time, before a
thorough reading of this instruction manual,
see the EASY SET-UP GUIDE on page 4.

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Patents:
US 6,392,799
Other Patent Pending

Battery Safety Instructions

• Always purchase the correct size (8 x 1.5V AA,

15A/15AC ANSI, LR6 IEC), (2 x ANSI/NEDA-
5004LC, IEC-CR2032) and grade of
battery most suitable for the intended use.

• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.

• Clean the battery contacts and also those of

the device prior to battery installation.

• Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with

regard to polarity (+ and -).

• Remove the batteries from any telescope

which is not to be used for an extended period
of time.

• Remove used batteries promptly.

• Do not mix old batteries with new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon Zinc), or

rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium) batteries.

Caution:

• If batteries or parts are swallowed, see a

doctor immediately.