How Do You Observe An Object While Moving The Meade LX90 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Manually?
The Meade LX90 telescope generally operates in automatic mode. While you observe an object, the device adjusts to maintain concentricity as the earth rotates. However, certain objects, such as satellites and planes, do not maintain consistent movement. You must manually adjust the telescope to compensate. Set up the telescope in an open area. Release the declension (Dec) lock and the right ascension (R.A.) lock. The telescope should now move freely. If it doesn’t, make sure you have released the locks. Utilizing the viewfinder or the optional SmartFinder, aim the telescope at an object. Place the object in the center of the viewfinder’s crosshairs, and then lock the R.A. and Dec locks. If you use the SmartFinder, center the object in the finder’s red dot first, and then center it with the viewfinder. Adjust the focal length of the lenses with the focusing knob while looking at the object.
