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  • Page 1

    © 2002 Rev . B 0501 Instruction Manual AstroFinder Model 60: 60mm (2.4”) Altazimuth Refracting T elescope Meade Instruments Corporation 6001 OAK CANYON, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92618-5200 U.S.A. (949) 451-1450 ■ F AX: (949) 451-1460 ■ www .meade.com BY MEADE[...]

  • Page 2

    – 2 – W ARNING: NEVER USE AN ASTROFINDER MODEL 60 TELESCOPE T O LOOK A T THE SUN! LOOKING A T OR NEAR THE SUN WILL CAUSE INST ANT AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE T O YOUR EYE. EYE DAMAGE IS OFTEN P AINLESS, SO THERE IS NO W ARNING TO THE OBSERVER THA T DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED UNTIL IT IS TOO LA TE. DO NOT POINT THE TELESCOPE OR ITS VIEWFINDER A T OR NEAR T[...]

  • Page 3

    – 3 – T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 4

    1 24 – 4 – Figure 1: AstroFinder Model 60 Altazimuth Refracting T elescope 1. Eyepiece 13. Diagonal mirror 2. Viewfinder 14. Objective lens cell 3. Viewfinder collimation screws 15. Focuser drawtube 4. Optical tube assembly 16. Altitude rod slow motion fine adjustment control 5. V ertical lock knobs 17. Altitude rod coarse adjustment lock knob [...]

  • Page 5

    – 5 – INTRODUCTION Before you begin your visual journey , we urge you to take a few minutes to completely read this manual so that you can get the best use of the equipment. This manual details the set-up, operation, specifications and optional accessories of the AstroFinder Model 60 altazimuth refracting telescope. Designed for both astronomic[...]

  • Page 6

    – 6 – 10. Insert the diagonal mirror ( 13, Fig. 1 ) into the focuser drawtube ( 15, Fig. 1 ) and the H 25mm eyepiece ( 1, Fig. 1 ) into the diagonal mirror . T ighten the respective thumbscrews to a firm feel. 1 1. The telescope is now completely assembled. T o move the telescope and point it from one object to another , first slightly loosen o[...]

  • Page 7

    – 7 – as magnification is increased, back down to a lower power; The atmosphere is not steady enough to support higher powers. Note: Changing eyepieces changes power . 3. If you are observing an astronomical object (the Moon, a planet, star , etc.) you will notice that the object will begin to move slowly through the telescopic field of view . [...]

  • Page 8

    – 8 – For example, if you are using a 25mm eyepiece, the resulting power will be: Power = 700mm ÷ 25mm = 28X. For example, if you are using a 12.5mm eyepiece, the resulting power will be: Power = 700mm ÷ 12.5mm = 56X. The purpose of a Barlow lens is to increase the magnification possible with a given eyepiece. The 3x Barlow supplied with this[...]