Meade MAX-ACF Telescope User Manual


 
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#1A filter. The filter increases visual and photographic contrast, decreases glare, and
helps to penetrate haze.
MAX-ACF AC Wall Adapter: Permits powering from a standard home (115v AC) out-
let.
Cigarette Lighter Adapter: Powering the MAX-ACF telescope by means of an auto-
mobile cigarette lighter plug.
#644 Flip Mirror System: Has an X/Y adjustment mechanism for the diagonal mirror
with locks for the precise centering, and multiple rotating adapters for T-thread and
1.25” camera attachment. Accepts 1.25” O.D. eyepieces and has a clear aperture of
22mm. Use with small to medium size chip CCD cameras.
#647 Flip Mirror System: Has an X/Y adjustment mechanism for the diagonal mirror
with locks for the precise centering, and multiple rotating adapters for T-thread and
1.25” camera attachment. Accepts 1.25” O.D. and 2.00” eyepieces and has a clear
aperture of 40mm. Use with medium to large size chip CCD cameras. CCD Framing
Ocular: Displays rectangular frame of all popular CCD chip sizes. Inserts directly into
the eyepiece holder or flip mirror. Includes variable LED illumination control and bat-
teries.
Astrometric Eyepiece: A high-precision 3-element achromatic eyepiece for a wide
range of astronomical measurements. Measure double star separations, position
angles, planetary diameters, lunar crater diameters and so forth. Includes variable
LED illumination control and batteries.
Deep Sky Imager: The Deep Sky Imager combines the power of an electronic astro-
nomical imager with the simplicity of a web cam, allowing you to capture deep sky
images on your PC.
Low Latitude Counterweight Kit: This optional feature is necessary if you wish to
use the mount if your site is 0° to 30° away from the equator.Contact your Meade deal-
er for more information.
Mounting Plate: This optional feature allows you to mount non-MAX-ACF models to
Max. Contact your Meade dealer for more information.
More accessories will soon be available for your MAX-ACF model. To find out more
about these and other accessories available for your telescope, check out the new
Meade General Catalog or contact your local Meade dealer. Also check out Meade’s
latest ads in Sky and Telescope and Astronomy magazine.
Fig. 54: The Deep Sky Imager.
Looking at or near the
Sun
will cause
irreversible
damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the
Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.