How do you use a Meade digital telescope?

How do you use a Meade digital telescope?

Aim the telescope at the target. Look at the target through the telescope’s finder. Center the object in the field of view by moving the telescope up or down, and left or right. Insert a low-power eyepiece into the focuser to observe the object at low magnification.

How do you use Meade Autostar?

To direct Autostar to point the telescope at a selected object, press GO TO. The telescope moves at high speed toward the object. The telescope slows as it approaches the object and eventually stops and sounds a beep. The object should be visible in the eyepiece of the telescope.

How do I focus my ETX 60?

The ETX-60AT and ETX-70AT telescopes can be focused on objects from a distance of about 17 ft. to infinity. Rotate the focus knob clockwise to focus on distant objects, and counterclockwise to focus on nearby objects.

What can you see with a Meade ETX 60?

This scope is so easy to use that any first-timer can be finding stars and planets in just a couple of minutes. It comes with three eye-pieces, a tripod, built-in Barlow lens, erector lens, lens cover, glare hood, and more.

Why can’t I see out of my Meade telescope?

If you can’t see anything clearly through your telescope at night, try using the scope in daylight first. In a reflector, it is the small tube sticking out of the side nearly at the front end of the telescope. Insert your eyepiece in the tube and then tighten the setscrew(s) to hold it securely.

How do you focus a Meade telescope?

Focus Knob: Moves the telescope’s focus drawtube in a finely-controlled motion to achieve precise image focus. Rotate the focus knob clockwise to focus on distant objects, and counterclockwise to focus on nearby objects.

Why can’t I see anything through my telescope?

If you are unable to find objects while using your telescope, you will need to make sure the finderscope is aligned with the telescope. Once the crosshairs are centered on the same object you are viewing through the telescope eyepiece, the alignment of the finderscope is done.

What is Alt Az home position?

The ETX “Alt/Az” Home Position The home position for the ETX is with the telescope optical tube level and pointed in the direction of either True North or Magnetic North.

Why can’t I see any stars through my telescope?