Meade ETX-LS User Manual

It is best to set up the telescope in twilight or before sunset the ﬁrst time you use the ETX-LS. Take the telescope and tripod outside. Set the telescope in a large open area where you can see lots of sky. Don’t

setup right next to a building or a wall. Also try to stay away from large metal objects like a car or a metal fence. Make sure the ground is

stable and is approximately level. It is best to set up the scope away from bright nighttime lighting. Bright lights will spoil your night vision and impede your ability to see the sky. Additionally, it will take the telescope longer to align itself if there are too many bright lights around.

Spread tripod legs.

ETX-LS QUICKSTART GUIDE

Place eyepiece into

diagonal prism.

STEP

Attach diagonal prism.

STEP

Adjust leg height (make sure that the top of the tripod is approximately level).

STEP

Thread eyepiece holder

into rear cell.

STEP

Remove knob and washer from threaded spreader bar tension rod.

STEP

Attach spreader bar and secure with

washer and knob.

Remove rear cell cap.

STEP

Center telescope base onto tripod head and fasten three screw

knobs to a firm feel.

STEP

Open battery compartment.

STEP

Insert batteries according

to diagram on battery tray.

Turn on ETX-LS

LightSwitch.

STEP

Connect AutoStar III handbox

to ETX-LS.

STEP

Remove ECLIPS CCD cover.

STEP

ETX-LS begins moving, rotates to find Magnetic North and level, slews to and verifies guide star(s).

STEP

AutoStar sounds tone and display verifies successful alignment.

Remove dust cover.

Look through the eyepiece

and focus on the bright star.

ETX-LS is now

ready to lead you

STEP

The complete ETX-LS Instruction Manual can be found on the AutoStar Suite disk included with your telescope.

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STEP

on a tour of the night sky!