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Computer Control Panel
A. Handbox (HBX) Port - Plug the Autostar coil cord (9, Fig. 3) into this port.
B. LED - The red power indicator light illuminates when power is supplied to
the Autostar handbox and to the telescope’s motor drive.
C. ON/OFF Switch - Turns the Computer Control Panel and Autostar ON or OFF.
D. Auxiliary (AUX) Port -
Provides connection for current and future Meade acces-
sories, such as the Meade “AstroFinder Software with Cable Connector Kit,” which
allows you to control your ETX from a PC. See “OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES,”
page 25.
Base Housing - Supports the telescope for placement on a flat, level surface, such as
a tabletop or optional tripod. See “OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES,” page 25.
Holes for Optional Tripod (not shown, on the bottom plate) - See your tripod’s instruc-
tion sheet for mounting information.
Right Ascension (R.A.) Setting Circle - See "APPENDIX A," page 31, for detailed infor-
mation.
Cellback containing Flip-Mirror and Flip-Mirror Control Knob - ETX telescopes
include an internal mirror. With the flip-mirror control in the “up” position, as shown in Fig.
2a
, light is diverted to the eyepiece. With the flip-mirror control in the “down” position, as
shown in Fig. 2b, light proceeds straight out the photo port for photography. See
“PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE ETX,” page 23.
NOTE: The flip-mirror control is in the “up” position when the control is vertical
(perpendicular to the telescope tube). To place the flip-mirror in the “down” posi-
tion, turn the control counterclockwise until it stops.
Photo Port - Attach any 35mm camera with a removable lens to this port using an
optional #64ST T-Adapter or attach the #933 Erecting Prism for correctly oriented images
through the eyepiece. See “OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES,” page 25.
Declination (Dec) Setting Circle (on left fork arm) - See "APPENDIX A," page 31, for
detailed information.
Autostar with attached coil cord - See page 7 for a description of Autostar’s features.
Dust Cap - Unthread the dust cap counterclockwise from the front lens of the telescope.
NOTE: The dust cap should be replaced after each observing session and the
power turned off to the telescope. Verify that any dew that might have collected
during the observing session has evaporated prior to replacing the dust cap.
Battery Compartment - Install batteries in this compartment. See page 10 for more
information.
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6 Telescope Features
Fig. 2a: Flip mirror
control in the “up”
position.
Fig. 2b: Flip mirror
control in the “down”
position.
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