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A User’s Guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 Telescopes

By: Peston, Martin [author.].
Contributor(s): SpringerLink (Online service).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series: Publisher: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2007.Description: XIV, 256 p. 110 illus. online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780387682648.Subject(s): Popular works | Observations, Astronomical | Astronomy -- Observations | Astronomy | Popular Science | Popular Science in Astronomy | Astronomy, Observations and TechniquesDDC classification: 520 Online resources: Click here to access online
Contents:
Astronomy as a Hobby -- Choosing an LXD Telescope -- Setting up the Telescope -- Polar Alignment and Goto Setup -- First Night’s Observing -- Telescope Operations, Abilities and Observing Techniques -- The Universe at a Touch of a Button -- Connecting to a Personal Computer -- Taking Images -- Keeping Your Telescope in Peak Condition -- Gadgets and Gizmos -- Where Did It All Go Wrong?.
In: Springer eBooksSummary: This is a fully comprehensive guide to "choosing and using" the LXD55 / 75 computer-controlled – "go to" – series of telescopes. It is intended both for beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers. The LXD series of telescopes is unusual in having German Equatorial Mounts – GEMs – rather than the more common altazimuth design. Although setting up a GEM with a go-to system is more involved than setting up the equivalent altazimuth mount, there are many advantages in the system, including zero field rotation. A User’s Guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 Telescopes contains a wealth of information on setting up, using and maintaining the telescope, along with lots of hints, tips, and tricks for getting the very best out of it. Coverage in advanced techniques for experienced astronomers and LXD users include imaging, interfacing with a PC or laptop, using available accessories, and troubleshooting.
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Astronomy as a Hobby -- Choosing an LXD Telescope -- Setting up the Telescope -- Polar Alignment and Goto Setup -- First Night’s Observing -- Telescope Operations, Abilities and Observing Techniques -- The Universe at a Touch of a Button -- Connecting to a Personal Computer -- Taking Images -- Keeping Your Telescope in Peak Condition -- Gadgets and Gizmos -- Where Did It All Go Wrong?.

This is a fully comprehensive guide to "choosing and using" the LXD55 / 75 computer-controlled – "go to" – series of telescopes. It is intended both for beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers. The LXD series of telescopes is unusual in having German Equatorial Mounts – GEMs – rather than the more common altazimuth design. Although setting up a GEM with a go-to system is more involved than setting up the equivalent altazimuth mount, there are many advantages in the system, including zero field rotation. A User’s Guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 Telescopes contains a wealth of information on setting up, using and maintaining the telescope, along with lots of hints, tips, and tricks for getting the very best out of it. Coverage in advanced techniques for experienced astronomers and LXD users include imaging, interfacing with a PC or laptop, using available accessories, and troubleshooting.

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