Page 2 - LOOKING AT OR NEAR THE SUN WILL CAUSE INSTANT AND; MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY
– 2 – WARNING: NEVER USE AN ASTROFINDER MODEL 60 TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THESUN! LOOKING AT OR NEAR THE SUN WILL CAUSE INSTANT AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO YOUR EYE. EYE DAMAGE IS OFTENPAINLESS, SO THERE IS NO WARNING TO THE OBSERVER THAT DAMAGEHAS OCCURRED UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE. DO NOT POINT THE TELESCOP...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
– 3 – TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Figure 1: AstroFinder Model 60 Altazimuth Refracting Telescope
1 24 – 4 – Figure 1: AstroFinder Model 60 Altazimuth Refracting Telescope 1. Eyepiece 13. Diagonal mirror 2. Viewfinder 14. Objective lens cell 3. Viewfinder collimation screws 15. Focuser drawtube 4. Optical tube assembly 16. Altitude rod slow motion fine adjustment control 5. Vertical lock knobs 1...
Page 5 - All other necessary hardware provided in place.; UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
– 5 – INTRODUCTION Before you begin your visual journey, we urge you to take a few minutes to completely read this manualso that you can get the best use of the equipment. This manual details the set-up, operation,specifications and optional accessories of the AstroFinder Model 60 altazimuth refract...
Page 6 - VIEWFINDER FOCUSING AND ALIGNMENT; When you look through the viewfinder,; USING THE TELESCOPE
– 6 – 10. Insert the diagonal mirror ( 13, Fig. 1 ) into the focuser drawtube ( 15, Fig. 1 ) and the H 25mm eyepiece ( 1, Fig. 1 ) into the diagonal mirror. Tighten the respective thumbscrews to a firm feel. 11. The telescope is now completely assembled. To move the telescope and point it from one o...
Page 7 - CALCULATING POWER
– 7 – as magnification is increased, back down to a lower power; The atmosphere is not steady enoughto support higher powers. Note: Changing eyepieces changes power . 3. If you are observing an astronomical object (the Moon, a planet, star, etc.) you will notice that the object will begin to move sl...
Page 8 - Remove the dew; SPECIFICATIONS; WRITE FOR THE FULL-LINE MEADE GENERAL CATALOG
– 8 – For example, if you are using a 25mm eyepiece, the resulting power will be: Power = 700mm ÷ 25mm = 28X. For example, if you are using a 12.5mm eyepiece, the resulting power will be: Power = 700mm ÷ 12.5mm = 56X. The purpose of a Barlow lens is to increase the magnification possible with a give...