Quick-Start Guide .......................................................... 4
Telescope Features ...................................................... 6
To Attach the Handbox Holder .................................. 8
AutoStar
®
Features ........................................................ 9
Getting Started ..............................................................12
Parts Listing ..............................................................12
How to Attach the Tripod to the Telescope ..............12
How to Assemble Your Telescope ............................13
Choosing an Eyepiece ..............................................14
Using SmartFinder ..................................................14
Aligning SmartFinder and the Viewfinder..................15
Observing ......................................................................16
Observing By Moving the Telescope Manually ........16
Terrestrial Observing ................................................16
Observing Using AutoStar's Arrow Keys ..................16
Slew Speeds ............................................................17
Observe the Moon ....................................................17
Astronomical Observing ............................................18
To Track an Object Automatically..............................18
Alt/Az Home Position ..........................................18
Moving Through AutoStar’s Menus ....................18
Automatic Alignment ............................................18
Observe a Star Using Automatic Tracking ..........19
Go To Saturn ............................................................20
Using the Guided Tour ..............................................20
Basic AutoStar Operation ..............................................22
AutoStar Navigation Exercise ..................................22
Entering Data into AutoStar ......................................23
Navigating AutoStar ..................................................23
Menus and Menu Options ..............................................24
Complete AutoStar Menu Structure ..........................24
Objects Menu ............................................................25
Event Menu ..............................................................26
Glossary Menu ..........................................................26
Utilities Menu ............................................................26
Setup Menu ..............................................................28
Advanced AutoStar Features ........................................31
Adding Observing Sites ............................................31
Finding Objects Not in the Database ........................32
Observing Satellites ..................................................33
How to Create Your Own Guided Tour ....................34
Landmarks ................................................................37
Identify ......................................................................38
Alternate Alt/Az Alignments ......................................38
Browse ......................................................................40
Photography with the LX90 ............................................41
Optional Accessories ......................................................43
Maintenance ..................................................................45
Collimation ..........................................................45
Inspecting the Optics ..........................................47
Gauging the Movement of the Telescope............47
Meade Customer Service ....................................47
Specifications ................................................................48
Appendix A: Equatorial (Polar) Alignment ......................50
Appendix B: Helpful Charts ............................................55
Appendix C: Training the Drive ......................................56
Appendix D: Basic Astronomy ........................................55
CONTENTS
CAUTION:
Use care to install batteries in the
orientation indicated by illustration in the bat-
tery slots of the battery holder. Follow battery
manufacturer's precautions. Do not install
batteries backwards or mix new and used
batteries. Do not mix battery types. If these
precautions are not followed, batteries may
explode, catch fire, or leak. Improperly
installed batteries void your Meade warranty.
If you are anxious to use your telescope
for the first time,
read the QUICK-START
GUIDE on pages 4 and 5.
® The name "Meade," “AutoStar” and the Meade logo are
trademarks registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office and in principal countries throughout the world.
“SmartFinder,” “Deep Sky Imager,” “LX90,” “LPI,” and
“Tonight’s Best” are trademarks of Meade Instruments
Corporation.
Patents:
US 6,304,376
US 6,392,799
US 6,563,636
D 422,610
Patent Pending.
© 2006 Meade Instruments Corporation.
