Introduction, The lx600 telescope – Meade Instruments LX600 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
The LX600 Telescope
Advanced Technology for the Astro Imager and Visual Observer
Congratulations on receiving your new LX600 telescope. You’ll fi nd that this telescope system has all you need to explore the Universe
we live in.
Drawing on over 40 years of experience and innovation, Meade Instruments introduces the latest in a long line of advanced astronomical
products: the LX600. Using revolutionary new technology, every aspect of this amazing telescope system has been designed to deliver
the new standard in astrophotographic and visual performance:
• StarLock™ full-time automatic integrated guider assists with ultra-precise polar alignment, fi nds and centers targets
and then automatically locks onto a fi eld star as faint as 11th magnitude for down to one arcsecond guiding. No separate
computer, no guide star selection, no user focus. Just set up your camera and image.
• Fast f/8 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical systems on the 10", 12" and 14" OTAs. These optics produce wider, fl atter
fi elds with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge of larger imaging sensors or extreme wide angle eyepieces.
• Internal Crayford-style primary mirror focusing system with a dual speed 7:1 focus control, which eliminates image shift
and mirror fl op. Precise focus is a snap.
• Optional X-Wedge is made from machined aluminum and stainless steel for 30% more stability. Confi gures the LX600
telescope in the Polar mode which is essential for long exposure astro phototgraphy
If you are like us, you can’t wait to get outside under a dark sky to use your new LX600 telescope. We have provided a Getting Started
Guide that will get you up and running in the shortest amount of time possible. After your fi rst experience, please sit down with this
manual and read about all the advanced features that are available to you with this telescope system. We are confi dent that the LX600
will keep you fascinated with the Universe and entertained for many years to come.
Clear Skies,
The People at Meade
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