Meade Starfinder 16, Instruction Manual

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K. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
For details on the following optional accessories, see your Meade dealer, or the Meade Instruments General
Catalog.
Viewfinders: Your Meade Starfinder Dobsonian is pre-drilled and ready to install either the Meade #637
6x30mm or the #545 8x50mm Viewfinder. These small, low-power telescopes have “crosshairs” which
greatly assist in pointing the main telescope.
Eyepieces: Many additional eyepieces are available for higher and lower magnifications. All Meade
reflecting telescopes accept standard 1.25" O.D. eyepieces.
Telenegative Amplifier: The Telenegative Amplifier, or Barlow Lens, is a convenient accessory used to
increase the effective magnification of any given eyepiece. The Telenegative Amplifier is inserted into the
focuser and accepts all standard 1.25" O.D. eyepieces. It is available in either 2X power or 2X-3X variable
power.
Filters: Thirteen color filters are available for significantly increased contrast and resolution of detail on the
Moon and planets. For example, the #80A(blue) filter effectively enhances the reddish-colored detail on the
surface of Jupiter. Also useful are the Series 4000 Nebular filters which assist in blocking out many forms
of light pollution and tend to increase the contrast of nebulae. These filters thread into the barrels of all
standard 1.25" O.D. eyepieces.
Dust Covers: Snug-fitting vinyl dust covers protect optics from outside dust during storage of the telescope.
Counterweights: This set of three counterweights thread onto the mirror cell to allow for balancing optional
accessories.