How Do You Align The Viewfinder Of The Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope?
The viewfinder assists with locating objects. In order to be used correctly, it must be aligned to the telescope. Here’s how to do it. Maneuver the track along the bottom of the viewfinder so that is in the slot in the viewfinder mounting assembly. Tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel to secure the viewfinder to the mounting assembly. Put the Super Plossl 26mm eyepiece into the diagonal prism. Unfasten the Dec and R.A. locks. This act will allow the telescope to move on both axes. Aim the telescope at a land object that such as a telephone pole. The object should be 200 yards away from the telescope. Be sure the object is in the cente rof the eyepiece. Tighten the Dec and RA locks. Now you will center the object in the viewfinder crosshairs. Complete this process by loosening or tightening one or more of the viewfinder alignment screws while looking through the eyepiece. When it is dark outside, be sure your alignment is correct. View a large celestial object such as the moon and mak
