Meade 60AZ-A User Manual
Instruction Manual
Telestar 60AZ-A
60mm (2.4”) Altazimuth Refracting Telescope
©
2004
WARNING:
NEVER USE A TELESTAR 60AZ-A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN!
LOOKING AT OR NEAR THE SUN WILL CAUSE INSTANT AND
IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO YOUR EYE. EYE DAMAGE IS OFTEN
PAINLESS, SO THERE IS NO WARNING TO THE OBSERVER THAT DAMAGE
HAS OCCURRED UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE. DO NOT POINT THE TELESCOPE
OR ITS VIEWFINDER AT OR NEAR THE SUN. DO NOT LOOK THROUGH THE
TELESCOPE OR ITS VIEWFINDER AS IT IS MOVING.
ALWAYS HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION WHILE OBSERVING.
CHILDREN SHOULD
MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY
Every Telestar telescope, spotting scope, and telescope accessory is warranted by Meade Instruments Corporation
kmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original
(“Meade”) to be free of def
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purchase in the U
the defective part is returned to Meade, freight-prepaid, with proof of purchase. This warranty applies to the original
purchaser only and is non-transferable. Meade products purchased outside North America are not included in this
, but are covered under separate warranties issued by Meade international distributors.
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RGA Number Required: Prior to the return of any product or part, a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number must
be obtained from Meade by writing, or by calling (949) 451-1450. Each returned part or product must include a written
statement detailing the nature of the claimed def
This warranty is not valid in cases where the product has been abused or mishandled, where unauthorized repairs have
been attempted or performed, or where depreciation of the product is due to normal wear-and-tear. Meade specifically
disclaims special, indirect, or consequential damages or lost profit which may result from a breach of this warranty. Any
implied warranties which cannot be disclaimed are hereby limited to a term of one year from the date of original retail
purchase.
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Meade reserves the right to change product specifications or to discontinue products without notice.
This warranty supersedes all previous Meade product warranties.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Altazimuth Mount Movements and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Viewfinder Focusing and Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Using the Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Calculating Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
A Few Words About Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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