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


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


The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series

von: Martin Peston

CHF 45.00

Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 28.04.2010
ISBN/EAN: 9780387682648
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 256

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I have owned telescopes for over 25 years since I was a young lad. I purchased an LXD55 AR-6 Refractor in 2002, and was one of the first to own one in the UK. I am also a proud owner of an LXD75 SC-8. Armed with these two very different telescopes, I have spent many hours searching the skies for interesting objects using Meade's Autostar Goto facility. My motivation to write a book about the LXD Goto telescope series, first came from comments about an LXD55 AR-6 Refractor review, that was published on the LXD55 .com website. From then on, I have had regular emails from people asking technical questions about the telescope, and which model is best suited for them. Whilst attending Star parties in the UK, I found that many LXD owners would struggle to use them even at a basic level, especially if they have never owned or used an equatorially mounted Goto telescope before. Since the first LXD55 models came out in early 2002, owners have struggled to find useful information to help them use the telescopes to the best advantage. There have been mixed reactions about its quality and performance . Hence, this book is directed towards those who are new to Goto and the LXD telescope.
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?.
<P>Martin Peston obtained a first-class degree in Astrophysics at QM &amp; Westfield, University of London. He currently works as a Systems Analyst and has been involved in various UK space and defence projects. </P>
<P>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.</P>
<P>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.</P>
<P>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.</P>
<P>Coverage in advanced techniques for experienced astronomers and LXD users include imaging, interfacing with a PC or laptop, using available accessories, and troubleshooting.</P>
First book to describe the Meade LXD telescope range in detail There is a large user-base of these telescope models worldwide Contains instructions for how to use a GOTO telescope for beginners and advanced amateurs alike Not solely aimed at just the owners of the telescope models – opens out to a wider audience by comparing models pre-purchase
<P>This book offers a comprehensive introductory guide to "choosing and using" a series LXD55 or LXD75 computer-controlled ("goto") telescope. It contains a wealth of useful information for both beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers. The book also presents advanced techniques for more experienced LXD series users. There is a large user-base of LXD series telescopes around the world, as yet no comprehensive guide commercially is available for users to fully come to grips with using them. The manufacturer’s manuals are not nearly detailed enough to be of real help to beginners, and they lack advanced technical tips and user information to help the experienced astronomer get the best out of these instruments. This book is crafted to fill those needs.</P>

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