Instruction manual

INTRODUCTION

The LT Series ACF and LT Series SC Telescope

A solid telescope built for a lifetime of service

Congratulations on receiving your new LT Series telescope. You’ll ﬁ nd that this telescope system has all you need

to explore the Universe we live in. Meade’s concept was to create a telescope that would be simple enough for

anyone to use, yet capable enough for the experienced amateur to stretch their knowledge and skills. With the LTs’

advanced set of features, you will have plenty of room to learn and expand your interest in astronomy and not out

grow your telescope. Here are a few of the features that set the Meade LT Series telescope system apart from all

others.

Optics: Your choice of optical systems to meet your needs. Meade’s Schmidt-Cassegrain (SC) optics

give you high performance for the best possible price. Water-white glass, Ultra-High Transmission

Coatings (UHTC) and oversized, thermally-stable Pyrex® primary mirrors provide spectacular

viewing experience not available on comparable competitors’ telescopes. Advanced Coma-Free

takes all of the features of our SC models and then ups the ante. ACF gives a ﬂ atter, coma-free

ﬁ eld of view with pinpoint images all the way to the edge of the ﬁ eld, equaling Ritchey-Crétien

performance. ACF is the perfect solution for the serious astroimager or visual astronomer looking

for observatory-class optics.

Mechanics: Strong and stable aluminum castings with large precision worm-gear drives in both axes for smooth

tracking with low periodic error.

Computer: AutoStar #497 handbox gives you complete control of your LT Series system from the palm of your

hand. With a database of over 30,000 objects, you will never run out of things to explore.

If you are like us, you can’t wait to get outside under a dark sky to try out your new LT Series telescope. We have

provided a Getting Started Guide that will get you up and running in the shortest amount of time possible. After

your ﬁ rst experience, please sit down with this manual and read about all the advanced features that are available

to you with this telescope system. We are conﬁ dent that the LT Series will keep you fascinated with the Universe

and entertained for many years to come.

Clear Skies,

The people at Meade

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INTRODUCTION