User Manual for Meade LS-8ACF LightSwitch 8" f 10 Catadioptric GoTo Telescope Click to enlarge the picture
Contents of the user manual for the Meade LS-8ACF LightSwitch 8" f 10
- Product category: Catadioptrics (Cassegrains) Meade
- Brand: Meade
- Description and content of package
- Technical information and basic settings
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
- Authorized service for Meade Catadioptrics (Cassegrains)
 |
User manual for the Meade LS-8ACF LightSwitch 8" f 10 contain basic instructions
that need to be followed during installation and operation.
Before starting your appliance, the user manual should be read through carefully.
Follow all the safety instructions and warnings, and be guided by the given recommendations.
User manual is an integral part of any Meade product,
and if it is sold or transferred, they should be handed over jointly with the product.
Following the instructions for use is an essential prerequisite for protecting
health and property during use, as well as recognition of liability on the part of the manufacturer
for possible defects should you make a warranty claim. Download an official Meade user manual in which you will find instructions on how to install, use, maintain and service your product.
And do not forget – unsuitable use of a Meade product will considerably shorten its lifespan!
|
Product description Ushering in a new era for amateur astronomers, the Meade LS-8ACF LightSwitch 8" f/10 Catadioptric GoTo Telescope aligns itself with virtually zero input from the user. The LightSwitch system first obtains the current day/time/location using an onboard GPS module, next the integrated CCD camera takes a series of pictures of the night sky overhead, then it references the relative positions of the objects in those pictures to the AutoStar III database to properly and accurately align itself—all in about 5 minutes. During long-exposure astrophotography, the LightSwitch system acts as an autoguider to monitor the tracking accuracy and correct any errors in real time.Optically, Meade utilizes their Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) catadioptric light path to reduce color fringing and off-axis comas to enable it to clearly resolve dim deep-sky objects and easily split binary stars with tack-sharp clarity. Complementing the ACF system is their Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) system, which improves light transmission through the entire light path across the whole visible spectrum. A combination of high-transmittance lens coatings and highly reflective mirror coatings boost image brightness, while minimizing internal and external light loss and diffraction.An aluminum single-arm alt-az fork mount carries the optical tube assembly (OTA) and runs on eight user-supplied C-cell batteries for off-the-grid observation sessions, and supporting the entire system is an adjustable-height stainless steel tripod. To get you out and observing immediately, Meade includes a relatively low-power eyepiece, a 90° star diagonal, and a red-dot finderscope. Complementing the large 8" aperture, the diagonal and visual backs are made for 2" eyepieces, accessories, and imaging gear. For observation, 2" eyepieces tend to have longer eye reliefs and wider fields of view, making it more comfortable during long observation sessions. For imaging, the larger back ensures exiting light completely covers larger camera sensors to avoid vignetting.Ideal for making detailed lunar and planetary observations with the capability of reaching far beyond our solar system or as a powerful astroimaging rig, this user-friendly, completely automatic, fully GoTo-equipped observational platform will reveal the wonders of the universe to new and experienced amateur astronomers alike. - Optical Tube Assembly
-
- 8" (203.2mm) aperture
- f/10 focal ratio
- 2032mm focal length
- Advanced Coma-Free catadioptric design
- Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) system
- Resolution: 0.57 arcsec, Dawes' Limit
- Secondary mirror obstruction: 13.7%, by area
- Single-speed internal focusing mechanism
- 2" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope (SCT) screw-in visual back allows the use of larger eyepieces, accessories, and photography gear, with wider fields of view, longer eye reliefs, and images that completely cover larger camera sensors
- Technologies
-
- LightSwitch alignment system:
- Automatically aligns scope in about 5 minutes and requires little assistance from user
- Utilizes the AutoStar III database, integrated Eclips CCD imaging system, and onboard GPS module
- GPS module tells it where and when it is being set up
- AutoStar III database tells system what stars and planets are visible overhead
- CCD camera takes a series of photos and compares the star field to the database information to properly align itself
- During long-exposure astrophotography, the LightSwitch system acts as a real-time autoguider to maintain, and automatically correct, alignment as needed
- Advanced Coma-Free system:
- Reduces off-axis comas and astigmatism for sharper images
- Eliminates diffraction spikes for better resolution
- Aplanatic design produces flat, distortion-free images across the field of view—especially at the edges
- Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC):
- All corrector plate and mirror surfaces are fully multi-coated
- Engineered to optimize visual, photographic, and CCD imaging
- Improves light transmission across the entire visible spectrum through the optical path
- Corrector plate coatings made up of multiple layers of aluminum oxide (Al2O3), titanium dioxide (TiO2), and magnesium fluoride (MgF2)
- Mirror coatings consist of aluminum with multi-layer coatings of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and silicon dioxide (SiO2)
- AutoStar III Computer Hand Controller
-
- Full GoTo capabilities
- Intuitive menu-driven interface
- 100,000+ object database
- Periodic Error Correction (PEC) and Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) train out tracking errors for more precision
- Multiple alignment procedures: Auto-Align, Easy, One star, Two star, Align on home
- Slew speeds: 1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 0.25°/sec, 0.5°/sec, 1°/sec, 2°/sec, 4°/sec
- Tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Custom; select from 2000 incremental rates
- Tracking accuracy: ±1 arcsec
- Multiple customized guided tours based on the specific date, time, and location the user is observing
- Calculate future dates and times for events like sunrises and sunsets; moonrises, moonsets, and Moon phases; solar and lunar eclipses for the next 100 years; meteor showers; equinoxes and solstices
- Guided tours available based on when and where scope is set up
- Database objects:
- Solar system, including planets, asteroids, and comets
- Constellations
- Messier catalog
- Caldwell catalog
- NGC catalog
- IC catalog
- Galaxies
- Nebulae
- Planetary nebulae
- Star clusters
- Quasars
- Black holes
- Named stars
- Hipparcos catalog
- SAO catalog
- HD catalog
- HR catalog
- Landolt
- Gliese catalog
- Double stars
- Clusters
- GCVS (Variables)
- Stars with planets
- Satellites, including the International Space Station (ISS)
- Mount and Tripod
-
- Mount:
- Aluminum motorized single-arm alt-azimuth fork
- Payload capacity: 60 pounds (27kg)
- Integrated GPS module obtains accurate date, time, location information without requiring user input
- Large 4.875" worm gears
- Built-in ECLIPS CCD: Capture images and display them in real time on external monitors or save them to an SD card with no external computer needed
- Connect and control another DSI CCD camera, view images on an external monitor, or save the images to the SD card or an external computer
- Runs on eight user-supplied C-cell batteries
- Tripod:
- Heavy-duty stainless steel legs provide a solid platform with limited vibrations
- Adjustable height to accommodate a variety of users and viewing positions
- Center tray holds accessories and eyepieces, while acting as a stabilizer for the legs to improve stability and limit vibrations
- Spiked feet provide improved stability on soft or uneven ground
- Astronomer Inside Multimedia
-
- Composite video output port on mount supports optional external NTSC monitors
- When connected, enjoy audio, video, still images, and text on 500 select objects
- Learn facts, features, history, and mythology of key near- and deep-sky objects
- Over 4 hours of audio commentary features the voice of Sandy Wood
- 30 minutes of movies, animations
- Hundreds of still images
- Included Accessories
-
- Eyepiece:
- 1.25"-diameter barrel
- Accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters
- 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece produces 78x
- 52° apparent angle of view
- 18mm eye relief
- Fold-down rubber eyecup
- Diagonal:
- 2" snout and eyepiece holder
- 90° angle places head in a comfortable viewing position, especially when optical tube assembly is pointed at or near the zenith
- Star configuration corrects images horizontally, but not vertically
- 1.25" reducer adapter enables the use of smaller eyepieces and accessories
- Finderscope:
- Unmagnified to ensure a wide field of view
- Simple red aiming dot won't obstruct small or dim objects during alignment
- Mounting bracket included
UPC: 709942353228 In the Box Meade LS-8ACF LightSwitch 8" f/10 Catadioptric GoTo Telescope Series 4000 26mm Super Plossl Eyepiece (1.25") Red Dot Finder 2" 90° Star Diagonal 2"-to-1.25" Reducer Adapter AutoStar III Controller Motorized Altazimuth Mount Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod Limited 1-Year Warranty Table of Contents
|
Upload User Manual
Have you got an user manual for the Meade LS-8ACF LightSwitch 8" f 10 Catadioptric GoTo Telescope in electronic form? Please send it to us and help us expand our library of instruction manuals.
Thank you, too, on behalf of other users.
To upload the product manual, we first need to check and make sure you are not a robot. After that, your "Submit Link" or "Upload File" will appear.
Technical parametersMeade LS-8ACF Specs | | | Optical Design | Schmidt Cassegrain | | Aperture | 203 mm / 8" | | Focal Length | 2032 mm | | Focal Ratio | f/10 | | Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | 1.25", 2" | | Diagonal | Yes, 90
Rating80% users recommend this product to others. And what about you?
This product has already been rated by 24 owners. Add your rating and experience with the product.
Discussion
Ask our technicians if you have a problem with your settings,
or if anything is unclear in the user manual you have downloaded.
You can make use of our moderated discussion.
The discussion is public and helps other users of our website who may be encountering similar problems.
The discussion is empty - enter the first post
Post a new topic / query / comment:
|
|
|
| Request for user manual |
You can’t find the operation manual you are looking for? Let us know and we will try to add the missing manual:
I’m looking for a manual / Request for manual
Current requests for instruction manuals:
Milano Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Head...
c.PLASMA X LARGE SIN/SION user manual-pdf
centrotherm PECVD platform c.PLASMA...
Streamlight Macrostream...
AOC curved gaming monitor...
User manual for Bowens ML500 Flash head ...
|
| Discussion |
Latest contributions to the discussion:
SQ 7 PDF
Name: Yash Deshmukh
Allen & Heath SQ-7 48-Channel 36-Bus
I want to download PDF ...
Business Card Studio 10
Name: Yvon
Summitsoft Business Card Studio Pro
Business Card Studio 10 will not print. Window 11
My printer will print anything else....
REQUESTING FOR QUOTE
Name: ALBERT GABRIEL
Auray X-Style Piano Bench & Double
RFQ 919
S/ N DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY
1 KEYBOARD
YAMAHA MODEL
PSR-S750 61-KEY
DIGITAL
WORKSTATION PCS 1
2 AURAY DOUBLE-X
KEYBOARD
STAND WITH
PULL LOCK MFR
#KSPL-2X PCS 1
3 YAMAHA YBA-611
ARTISTE SERIES
KEYBOARD BAG
FOR 61-KEY
PORTABLE
KEYBOARDS PCS 1
4 AURAY FP-P1...
Leatherman Micra
Name: Rebecca Burgess
Leatherman Micra Tool with Box
Please send me a user's manual for Leatherman Micra...
total cost of Casio CTK 3500 61 key manual
Name: Eric Sensiba
Casio CTK-3500 61-Key Keyboard with Touch
What is the total cost for a Casio CTK 3500 61 key Electronic keyboard manual including taxes and shipping t85739?...
|
|
