Meade 60EQ-D Instruction Manual

7, – 7 – Right Ascension (R.A.). The angle of this path they follow is known as their line of Declination (Dec.). Right Ascension and Declination is analogous to the Earth-based coordinate system of latitude and longitude. Understanding celestial coordinates: Celestial objects are…

1, Meade 60EQ-D Instruction Manual Polaris 60EQ-D: 2.4" (60mm) Equatorial Refracting Telescope ©2000 Rev. A 6/02 Meade Instruments Corporation 6001 OAK CANYON, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92618-5200 U.S.A. (949) 451-1450 ■ FAX: (949) 451-1460 ■ www.meade.com POLARIS …

5, – 5 – INTRODUCTION This manual details the set-up, operation, specifications and optional accessories of the Polaris 60EQ-D 2.4" (60mm) Equatorial Refracting Telescope. STANDARD EQUIPMENT • Complete optical tube assembly (objective lens diameter = 60mm; focal length = 900mm) • F…

3, – 3 – TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . …

10, – 10 – The number of fascinating objects visible through your Infinity refractor is limited only by your own motivation. Astronomical software, or a good star atlas (see “Meade Star Charts” in OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, page 11) will assist you in locating many interesting celestial…