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LXD55-Series Optional Accessories

The Meade LXD55-Series telescopes are versatile, high-resolution instruments capable of revealing extensive details of astronomical objects from nearby birds to distant galaxies. They offer unmatched mechanical and electronic performance for advanced amateur astronomers. The telescopes can grow with a user's interests and meet demanding observers' needs through high magnification views of objects across our solar system and beyond.

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LXD55-Series Optional Accessories

The Meade LXD55-Series telescopes are versatile, high-resolution instruments capable of revealing extensive details of astronomical objects from nearby birds to distant galaxies. They offer unmatched mechanical and electronic performance for advanced amateur astronomers. The telescopes can grow with a user's interests and meet demanding observers' needs through high magnification views of objects across our solar system and beyond.

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The Meade LXD55-Series models are versatile, high-resolution telescopes.

Supplied
with either an Electronic Controller or an Autostar handbox, the LXD55-Series models
offer unmatched mechanical and electronic performance.
Caution: Using products
other than standard Meade The LXD55-Series telescopes reveal nature in an ever-expanding level of detail.
accessories may cause dam- Observe the feather structure of an eagle from 50 yards or study the rings of the plan-
age to the telescope’s inter- et Saturn from a distance of 800 million miles. Focus beyond the Solar System and
nal electronics and may void observe majestic nebulae, ancient star clusters, and remote galaxies. Meade LXD55-
the Meade warranty. Series telescopes are instruments fully capable of growing with your interest and can
meet the requirements of the most demanding advanced observer.

Refer to Figures 1a through 1e for the following features:

Eyepiece Thumbscrew: Tightens the eyepiece (see ) in place. Tighten to a


firm feel only.
Eyepiece Holder: Holds eyepiece in place. Holders supplied for both 1.25" and
2" eyepieces.
Want to learn more
Diagonal (not shown, achromatic refractor models only): Provides a more
about the eyepieces
available for your
comfortable right-angle viewing position. Slide the diagonal directly into the eye-
LXD55-Series tele- piece holder (see ) and tighten the thumbscrew on the eyepiece holder to a
scope? firm feel only. See page 13 for a photo and more information.
See OPTIONAL Eyepiece: Place the supplied Super Plössl 26mm eyepiece into the eyepiece
ACCESSORIES, page holder or the diagonal and tighten in place with the eyepiece thumbscrew (see
37.
). The eyepiece magnifies the image collected in the optical tube.
8 x 50mm (achromatic refractors models) or 6 x 30mm (Schmidt-Newtonian
Want to learn more models) Viewfinder: A low-power, wide-field sighting scope with crosshairs that
about aligning the enables easy centering of objects in the telescope eyepiece (see ).
viewfinder? See page Viewfinder Collimation Screws (6): Use these screws to adjust the alignment of
14.
the viewfinder.
Viewfinder Front Cell and Locking Ring: Adjust the front cell to focus the
viewfinder. See step 3, page 14 for more details. The viewfinder is supplied with
Want to learn more a small dust cover placed over the front cell.
about attaching the Viewfinder Bracket: Holds the viewfinder in place.
viewfinder? See page
12. Focus Knobs: Moves the telescope’s focuser drawtube in a finely-controlled
motion to achieve precise image focus. The LXD55-Series telescopes can be
focused on objects from a distance of about 75 ft. to infinity. Rotate the focus
knobs to focus on objects.
Corrector/Dust Cover: Place the dust cover (not visible in photo) over the cor-
rector when storing the telescope.
Note: The dust cover should be replaced after each observing session
Want to learn more and the power turned off to the telescope. Allow time for any dew that
about assembling your might have collected during the observing session to evaporate prior to
telescope? replacing the dust cover.
See ASSEMBLING Optical Tube: The main optical component that gathers the light from distant
YOUR TELESCOPE,
objects and brings this light to a focus for examination through the eyepiece.
page 11.
Cradle Assembly: Attaches to mount base. See and .
Autostar: See pages 9 and 10 for a description of features.
EC Handbox users,
see Appendix D, page Cradle Ring Lock Knobs (2) and Washers (2): Slide washers onto lock knobs
55, for more informa- before inserting. Tighten to a firm feel to secure the optical tube in place.
tion. Cradle Rings (2): Part of the cradle assembly (see ); hold the optical tube firm-
ly in place.

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