Meade Polaris 60EQ-D (36 x 60mm) Telescope - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

See the picture above? put the diagonal into the focuser and then put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the diagonal. DO NOT USE the 2x barlow if you have one.

Take the scope outside during the day time and practice focusing on a distant object------ make sure the lens cap on the front is OFF.


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We've used them in the past and found them very good.

Also if it is not listed then ask via the link

All of Meade's manuals are on this web site:
http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html

Look on the right hand side toward the bottom of the page.

You mean a finderscope? Here is an online retailer that sells just about every accessory for a telescope.
http://www.agenaastro.com/

Eyepieces come in 3 sizes-- .965, 1.25, and 2 inch sizes. Measure the hole in the focuser and buy the correct size.

Here are 2 retailers that sell eyepieces:

http://www.agenaastro.com/

http://shop.telescope-warehouse.com/

This is a small REFRACTOR style telescope. Here is the Meade manual site in case you need it.
http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html

Look under the Polaris header --

Take the scope out in the day time. Put the diagonal into the focus-- then put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the diagonal. DO NOT USE the 2x barlow if you have one.

Practice focusing on a distant object during the day time by turning the focus knob right and or left until you get a sharp image.

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All of Meade's manuals are here:

http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html

Look under the REFRACTOR header.

Your scope only has ONE main LENS in the front. You change magnification using the eyepieces. If the main lens is broken you must contact Meade here:
http://www.meade.com/support/index.html

Yes they are called "erecting diagonal" like this one:

http://www.telescope.com/control/accessories/telescope-diagonals/1*25-inch-45-deg-orion-correct-image-prism-telescope-diagonal

http://www.meade.com/manuals/TelescopeManuals/Polaris/Polaris60EQ-D.pdf

Put the eyepiece with the LARGEST number written on it into the focuser. DO NOT USE the 2x barlow if you have one. Try focusing on a distant object during the daytime--- again.

Yes you can buy an eyepiece and a diagonal from many online retailers-- here is one:

http://www.agenaastro.com/

Eyepieces are typically expensive. Here is a link to some lower cost ones at $24 each. You only need 1 or two to get started. try 25mm and 12mm.
http://www.meridiantelescopes.com/antaresplossl.html

Here is Meade's manual web page. Find your telescope on the page:
http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html

Many places sell eyepieces here are two--

http://www.agenaastro.com/

http://www.optcorp.com/

Not worth fixing-- next time you buy a telescope look at a small Dobsonian like this one--

http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=dobsonians/~pcategory=telescopes/~product_id=09804

or the 6 inch version of the same scope--

Here is the manual for your telescope-- it includes operating instructions-

http://www.meade.com/manuals/TelescopeManuals/Polaris/Polaris60AZ_AR.pdf

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