Meade ETX-LS User manual

ETX-LS QUICKSTART GUIDE
STEP
3
STEP
2
Adjust leg height (make
sure that the top of
the tripod is
approximately level).
STEP
1
Spread tripod legs. STEP
9
Place eyepiece into
diagonal prism.
STEP
8
Attach diagonal prism.
STEP
7
Thread eyepiece holder
into rear cell.
STEP
6
Remove rear cell cap.
STEP
5
Center telescope base onto tripod head and fasten three screw
knobs to a firm feel.
STEP
4
Attach spreader bar and secure with
washer and knob.
Remove knob and washer
from threaded spreader
bar tension rod.
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.

ETX-LS begins moving, rotates to
find Magnetic North and level, slews
to and verifies guide star(s).
STEP
17
STEP
16
AutoStar sounds tone
and display verifies
successful alignment.
Look through the eyepiece
and focus on the bright star.
ETX-LS is now
ready to lead you
on a tour of the
night sky!
STEP
18
STEP
10
STEP
12
STEP
11
STEP
15
STEP
14
STEP
13
Remove dust cover.
Open battery compartment.
Insert batteries according
to diagram on battery tray.
Connect AutoStar III handbox
to ETX-LS.
Turn on ETX-LS
LightSwitch.
Remove ECLIPS CCD cover.
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The complete ETX-LS Instruction Manual can be found on the AutoStar Suite disk included with your telescope.