Instruction Manual6" LS-6 ACF / 6" LS-6 SC and8" LS-8 ACF / 8" LS-8 SC Telescopeswith AutoStar III Hand Controller Firmware versio
INDEXThe “ENTER” and “BACK” buttons on the top of the display let you move up and down the menu tree. When you press “ENTER” you will select the curr
INDEXLS KEY FEATURESLS KEY FEATURESFigure 1: LS Telescope Telescope Input/Output Panel ON/OFF LightSwitch ECLIPS CCD Module Red
INDEXFigure 2: LS Right SideLS KEY FEATURESFigure 3: LS FrontFigure 4: LS Connectors2!2@2#2$2%2^ Diagonal Thumbscrew Optical Tube Asse
INDEX Diagonal Holder: Holds the eyepiece in place. Diagonal Prism: provides a more comfortable right angle viewing position. Slide the diagonal
INDEXb. Images from the ECLIPS camera.c. Sky maps of the region where your telescope is pointedd. Astronomer Inside videos and images of the moon,
INDEXUsing the Red-Dot Finder Because your telescope has so much magnifi cation, its fi eld of view is very small. This can make it hard to know exactly
INDEXMeade makes a complete line of accessories to enable you to get the most fun and performance from your LS telescope. No matter what you want to a
INDEXThe Series 5000 Premium Eyepieces represent the highest level of eyepiece technology. Featuring advanced lens designs with 5, 6 and 7 elements, s
INDEXUniversal AC Adapter (07584): This adapter supplies a constant regulated 12 volt DC at up to 5 Amps from either a standard 115 volt AC or 220 vol
INDEXAUTOSTAR III HANDBOXFigure 5: The AutoStar III HandboxTour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a ButtonThe AutoStar III hand controller operates th
INDEXWARNING!Never use a Meade® LS™ Telescope to look at the Sun! Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye. E
INDEX “ENTER” Key: Selects the option on the second line of the display. When you are looking at descriptive object text, “ENTER” will synchronize t
INDEX Arrow Keys: Slew the telescope in a specifi c direction (up, down, left, and right), at any one of nine different speeds. Speed selection is ex
INDEX “9/Display” – Toggles video output between on/off. “0/Mode” – This key lets you cycle through the telescope’s modes, (See the entry above). Sc
INDEXSolar System Moon Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto Asteroids CometsConstellation AndromedaVolumeHBX BrightnessHBX ContrastN
INDEXGuided Tour MenuWhen Guided Tours is selected, AutoStar III shows you a list of theme tours that will help you explore the night sky. These tours
INDEXwhen the landmark was added to the database. • Select – To select a Landmark already in the database (see ADD below), choose the “Select”
INDEXStars”, and “Cont. Deep1” thru “Cont. Deep9”. The setting after “Cont. Deep9” is Cust.Cont. (Custom Contrast). This setting allows you adjust th
INDEXSleep Scope is a power and time saving option that shuts down the LS telescope without forgetting its alignment. With “Sleep Scope” selected, pre
INDEXAUTOSTAR III MENU OPTIONS28 observatory, or on a permanent mount, disabling the GPS can speed your startup. When the GPS is disabled,
INDEXe. “Automatic Alignment: Selecting Star” and “Slewing” display. When it is close to the alignment star “Center Brightest Star: Press “ENTER”” dis
INDEX CONTENTSIntroductionThe most sophisticated and easiest to use telescope ever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Getting Started As
INDEXLandmarksThis menu option allows you to defi ne and store terrestrial objects in the Landmark database. First, a landmark needs to be stored in me
INDEX 7. When the alarm goes off, return to the Satellite menu and press a Scroll key until the desired satellite is on the top line of the
INDEXTerrestrial Observing The LS is an excellent high-resolution, terrestrial (land) telescopes. Viewing terrestrial objects requires looking along t
INDEX 7. If the LS is not to be used for an extended period, perhaps for one month or more, it is advisable to remove the batteries from the
INDEXeyepiece fi eld of view (Fig. 8, 2), in the same direction as the darker shadow is offset in the ring of light. 4. Turn the set screw that you fo
INDEXInspecting the OpticsA Note About the “Flashlight Test”: If a fl ashlight or other high-intensity light source is pointed down the main telescope
INDEXIf you have a question concerning your LS telescope, call the Meade Instruments Customer Service Department at (800) 626-3233. Customer Service h
INDEXCalibrateCalibrate Azimuth DriveSlo-Mo Setup Media exits A/V Center referenceobject.Press the scrolldown key twicePress the ENTERkeyAudio I
INDEXCREATING USER OBJECTS and TOURSAPPENDIX B:CREATING USER OBJECTSUser Object are catalogs of deep sky objects you can create or import that are not
INDEXIn the early 17th century Italian Scientist Galileo, using a crude telescope considerably smaller than the LS, turned it to look towards the sky
INDEXINTRODUCTIONThe LS-6 and LS-8 LightSwitch® TelescopesThe most sophisticated and easiest to use telescopes everCongratulations on receiving your n
INDEXPlanets change positions in the sky as they orbit around the Sun. To locate the planets on a given day or month, consult a monthly astronomy mag
INDEXSPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSModel and Product Number 6"LS-6 ACF # 0610-03-10Optical SystemOptical Design Advanced Coma-Free (ACF)Primary M
INDEXSPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSModel and Product Number 6" LS-6 SC # 0610-03-12Optical SystemOptical Design Schmidt Cassegrain (SC)Primary M
INDEXSPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSModel and Product Number 8"LS-8 ACF # 0810-03-10Optical SystemOptical Design Advanced Coma-Free (ACF)Primary M
INDEXSPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSModel and Product Number 8" LS-8 SC # 0810-03-12Optical SystemOptical Design Schmidt Cassegrain (SC)Primary Mi
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INDEXGETTING STARTEDYou may want to perform the LS assembly indoors in the light so that you become familiar with the parts and operation before movin
INDEXMounting the Telescope Take the LS Telescope from its packaging and place the entire telescope onto the top of the tripod head. Rotate the tele
INDEXAttaching Accessories Be sure the telescope master power switch is in the off position. Remove the AutoStar III handbox and the coiled interfa
INDEX After the telescope powers on, you will hear a brief introductory message. You can press the “MEDIA” key to bypass the introduction if you lik
INDEXKey Functions “BACK” - return to previous menu.“ENTER” - select or confi rm entry.“GO TO” - Slew to currently selected object. “SPEED” - Adj
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