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Easy Set-Up Guide ........................................................ 4
Telescope Features ...................................................... 7
Audiostar Features ........................................................ 9
Getting Started ..............................................................11
Packing List ..............................................................11
How to Assemble Your Telescope ............................11
Red Dot Viewfinder ..................................................12
Aligning the Viewfinder........................................12
Choosing an Eyepiece..............................................13
Observing ......................................................................14
Observing by Moving the Telescope Manually..........14
Terrestrial Observing ................................................14
Observing Using Audiostar's Arrow Keys ................14
Slew Speeds, Playing the Audio,
Observe the Moon ....................................................15
Astronomical Observing............................................15
To Track an Object Automatically..............................16
Alt/Az Home Position ..........................................16
Moving Through Audiostar’s Menus ....................16
Initializing Audiostar ............................................16
Easy (Two-Star) Align ..............................................17
Two-Star Alt/Az Alignment ........................................18
One-Star Alt/Az Alignment........................................19
Go To Saturn ............................................................19
Take a Guided Tour ..................................................19
Basic Audiostar Operation..............................................20
Audiostar Navigation Exercise ..................................20
Entering Data into Audiostar ....................................21
Navigating Audiostar ................................................21
Adjusting the Speed of a Scrolling Message............21
Menus and Menu Options ..............................................22
Complete Audiostar Menu Structure ........................22
Object Menu..............................................................22
Event Menu ..............................................................23
Glossary Menu, Utilities Menu..................................24
Setup Menu ..............................................................25
Advanced Audiostar Features ........................................28
Adding Observing Sites ............................................28
Landmarks ................................................................29
Identify ......................................................................30
Browse ......................................................................30
Optional Accessories......................................................32
Caring for Your Telescope ..............................................33
Collimation ................................................................33
Meade Consumer Solutions......................................34
Specifications ................................................................36
Appendix A: Celestial Coordinates ................................38
Locating the Celestial Pole ......................................38
Appendix B: To Find Objects Not in the Database ........39
Appendix C: Observing Satellites ..................................40
Appendix D: Training the Drive ......................................41
Appendix E: Replacing the Batteries..............................42
Appendix F: Manually Setting Time and Date................42
Basic Astronomy ............................................................43
Meade Limited Warranty..................................Back Cover
CONTENTS
If you are anxious to use your StarNavigator
Telescope for the first time, before a
thorough reading of this instruction manual,
see the EASY SET-UP GUIDE on page 4.
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
Battery Safety Instructions
• Always purchase the correct size (8 x 1.5V AA,
15A/15AC ANSI, LR6 IEC), (2 x ANSI/NEDA-
5004LC, IEC-CR2032) and grade of
battery most suitable for the intended use.
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of
the device prior to battery installation.
• Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with
regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Remove the batteries from any telescope
which is not to be used for an extended period
of time.
• Remove used batteries promptly.
• Do not mix old batteries with new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon Zinc), or
rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium) batteries.
Caution:
• If batteries or parts are swallowed, see a
doctor immediately.