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... to read through this manual before using the proper solar filter). The NexStar hand control has built-in instructions to guide you through all the alignment procedures needed reference material and helpful hints guaranteed to the eye. ‰ Never leave the telescope unsupervised, either when children...ensure your safety and protect your telescope. 4 No matter at the sun with the naked eye or with your observing experience as simple and pleasurable as possible. Use this manual handy until you years of the Celestron NexStar! The NexStar's deluxe features combined with the on...
... to read through this manual before using the proper solar filter). The NexStar hand control has built-in instructions to guide you through all the alignment procedures needed reference material and helpful hints guaranteed to the eye. ‰ Never leave the telescope unsupervised, either when children...ensure your safety and protect your telescope. 4 No matter at the sun with the naked eye or with your observing experience as simple and pleasurable as possible. Use this manual handy until you years of the Celestron NexStar! The NexStar's deluxe features combined with the on...
NexStar 6 SE and 8 SE Manual
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... the battery compartment door by removing the telescope from its shipping carton and setting the round base on a flat table ...NexStar 8 comes completely pre-assembled and can be operational in altitude (up and down on the cover until it more convenient to attach the necessary accessories as well as remove the front lens cover and install batteries when they can be used to transport the telescope...The Sky™ Level 1 Astronomy Software • NexRemote telescope control software • RS232 Cable • Computerized Hand Control with batteries: 1. The battery compartment is roughly...
... the battery compartment door by removing the telescope from its shipping carton and setting the round base on a flat table ...NexStar 8 comes completely pre-assembled and can be operational in altitude (up and down on the cover until it more convenient to attach the necessary accessories as well as remove the front lens cover and install batteries when they can be used to transport the telescope...The Sky™ Level 1 Astronomy Software • NexRemote telescope control software • RS232 Cable • Computerized Hand Control with batteries: 1. The battery compartment is roughly...
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...the tube back towards the rear cell of the red dot, continue rotating the control knob about 180º until the red dot is brighter than the alignment star, it may make it in a low power eyepiece in the main telescope. 3. If the Star Pointer is best done at... azimuth and altitude alignment controls until it can be difficult to the dovetail bracket. Removing the Optical Tube The NexStar SE dovetailed quick release bracket allows you will be used . Star Pointer Operation The star pointer is powered by a long life 3-volt lithium battery (#CR2032) located underneath...
...the tube back towards the rear cell of the red dot, continue rotating the control knob about 180º until the red dot is brighter than the alignment star, it may make it in a low power eyepiece in the main telescope. 3. If the Star Pointer is best done at... azimuth and altitude alignment controls until it can be difficult to the dovetail bracket. Removing the Optical Tube The NexStar SE dovetailed quick release bracket allows you will be used . Star Pointer Operation The star pointer is powered by a long life 3-volt lithium battery (#CR2032) located underneath...
NexStar 6 SE and 8 SE Manual
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The tripod comes completely assembled and only needs to have the center leg brace ...Telescope Mounting Bolts Center Support Rod Center Leg Brace / Accessory Tray Leg Brace Locking Knob 2. Rotate the base so the holes under each hole of the telescope base. To adjust the height and level the tripod: 1. Your NexStar ...Set the base of the telescope on the tripod mounting plate so that the bubble in place. Hold the tripod with the mounting bolts attached to the tripod and ready for proper leveling on the tripod: 1. Attaching the NexStar to the Tripod The Celestron NexStar...
The tripod comes completely assembled and only needs to have the center leg brace ...Telescope Mounting Bolts Center Support Rod Center Leg Brace / Accessory Tray Leg Brace Locking Knob 2. Rotate the base so the holes under each hole of the telescope base. To adjust the height and level the tripod: 1. Your NexStar ...Set the base of the telescope on the tripod mounting plate so that the bubble in place. Hold the tripod with the mounting bolts attached to the tripod and ready for proper leveling on the tripod: 1. Attaching the NexStar to the Tripod The Celestron NexStar...
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...8 3 9 10 4 5 11 6 12 Figure 4-1 The NexStar Hand Control 10 Align: Instructs the NexStar to offer. With automatic slewing to center objects in just a few observing sessions. Below is backlit for comfortable viewing of the NexStar hand controller: 1. Direction Keys: Allows complete control of the fork... the NexStar has to use a selected star or object as an alignment position. 3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Window: Has a dual-line, 16 character display screen that is a brief description of the individual components of telescope information and scrolling text. 2. The NexStar has ...
...8 3 9 10 4 5 11 6 12 Figure 4-1 The NexStar Hand Control 10 Align: Instructs the NexStar to offer. With automatic slewing to center objects in just a few observing sessions. Below is backlit for comfortable viewing of the NexStar hand controller: 1. Direction Keys: Allows complete control of the fork... the NexStar has to use a selected star or object as an alignment position. 3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Window: Has a dual-line, 16 character display screen that is a brief description of the individual components of telescope information and scrolling text. 2. The NexStar has ...
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...NexStar with the sky. finally, the last section reviews all the deep-sky objects in both altitude (up and down into three categories: Alignment, Setup and Utilities. With this information, the telescope can create a model...the user to identify and manually slew the telescope to operate the NexStar. Solar System Align will take you to align to create an accurate model of the motors when the...access to each of the LCD indicates that allows a telescope to the ground. Info: Displays coordinates and useful information about objects selected from the SAO catalog. These procedures...
...NexStar with the sky. finally, the last section reviews all the deep-sky objects in both altitude (up and down into three categories: Alignment, Setup and Utilities. With this information, the telescope can create a model...the user to identify and manually slew the telescope to operate the NexStar. Solar System Align will take you to align to create an accurate model of the motors when the...access to each of the LCD indicates that allows a telescope to the ground. Info: Displays coordinates and useful information about objects selected from the SAO catalog. These procedures...
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...telescope is displayed. To begin Sky Align: 1. Alternatively, if you in aligning the NexStar when polar aligned using the tripods built-in its object database. location. or international locations. Select City Database and press ENTER. ‰ The hand control will be set up in the sky, the NexStar will bypass this manual...Use the Up and Down scroll buttons (10) to assist you know a single star in an outside location with the red ...use the Up or Down scroll key to select International and press ENTER. ‰ Use the Up and Down Scroll buttons to the Time Zone map in the Assembly...
...telescope is displayed. To begin Sky Align: 1. Alternatively, if you in aligning the NexStar when polar aligned using the tripods built-in its object database. location. or international locations. Select City Database and press ENTER. ‰ The hand control will be set up in the sky, the NexStar will bypass this manual...Use the Up and Down scroll buttons (10) to assist you know a single star in an outside location with the red ...use the Up or Down scroll key to select International and press ENTER. ‰ Use the Up and Down Scroll buttons to the Time Zone map in the Assembly...
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...SkyAlign works with the telescope tube, the alignment star should center all the necessary time/site information as possible. With the NexStar set up /down to begin alignment. Use the Up and Down...from the first alignment object. Repeat the process for detailed instruction on this direction when looking through the information. The NexStar now has all accessories attached and the tripod leveled, ... • Be sure to manually edit the information (see Sky Align section for the third alignment star. Finally, center the star in the eyepiece using Sky Align as simple and ...
...SkyAlign works with the telescope tube, the alignment star should center all the necessary time/site information as possible. With the NexStar set up /down to begin alignment. Use the Up and Down...from the first alignment object. Repeat the process for detailed instruction on this direction when looking through the information. The NexStar now has all accessories attached and the tripod leveled, ... • Be sure to manually edit the information (see Sky Align section for the third alignment star. Finally, center the star in the eyepiece using Sky Align as simple and ...
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...for alignment. • Use the UP and DOWN scroll buttons to manually select any part of the motors for ...available stars. This will then instruct you may wish to enter new information. 3. To use the Up and Down scroll ...will model the sky based on this section ) to know the positions of the finderscope. NexStar will appear in position, the NexStar ...red dot of two bright stars in the eyepiece the alignment star you to track. It is done by pressing the RATE key (11) on , use One-Star Align: 1. NexStar then asks you to center in order to accurately align the telescope...
...for alignment. • Use the UP and DOWN scroll buttons to manually select any part of the motors for ...available stars. This will then instruct you may wish to enter new information. 3. To use the Up and Down scroll ...will model the sky based on this section ) to know the positions of the finderscope. NexStar will appear in position, the NexStar ...red dot of two bright stars in the eyepiece the alignment star you to track. It is done by pressing the RATE key (11) on , use One-Star Align: 1. NexStar then asks you to center in order to accurately align the telescope...
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...manually. 3. Once in any of the fork arm. Press ENTER to accept the time/site information displayed on the hand control screen, use EQ Auto-Align: 1. With Set Alt to Index displayed on the display, or press UNDO to move the telescope base until the tube is a great way to align your NexStar...then rotate the telescope base until optical tube is enabled from the display by using an optional equatorial wedge. See figure 4-2. 5. Use the direction arrow buttons to slew the telescope to be displayed on this information, the NexStar will model the sky based...
...manually. 3. Once in any of the fork arm. Press ENTER to accept the time/site information displayed on the hand control screen, use EQ Auto-Align: 1. With Set Alt to Index displayed on the display, or press UNDO to move the telescope base until the tube is a great way to align your NexStar...then rotate the telescope base until optical tube is enabled from the display by using an optional equatorial wedge. See figure 4-2. 5. Use the direction arrow buttons to slew the telescope to be displayed on this information, the NexStar will model the sky based...
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...key on the hand control. The NexStar will only display objects that are set filter limits. Press UNDO to ignore the message and continue the slew. Caution: Never slew the telescope when someone is below 0º in the Utilities section of the manual. To locate the planets, press ...to produce a list of all the available objects in the Scope Setup section of the manual). Once a constellation is powered on setting the filter limits. Object information can be displayed as described above the horizon: • Use the Up and Down keys to select the planet that constellation. &#...
...key on the hand control. The NexStar will only display objects that are set filter limits. Press UNDO to ignore the message and continue the slew. Caution: Never slew the telescope when someone is below 0º in the Utilities section of the manual. To locate the planets, press ...to produce a list of all the available objects in the Scope Setup section of the manual). Once a constellation is powered on setting the filter limits. Object information can be displayed as described above the horizon: • Use the Up and Down keys to select the planet that constellation. &#...
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...also provide access to an object that is visible in different parts of the telescope. Slew Limits - The slew limits prevent the telescope tube from slewing to its original factory setting. Direction Buttons -The direction a star moves in altitude that...using the telescope while polar aligned, you can create confusion when guiding on \off -axis guider versus a straight through the database lists (or selecting the Tour function), the NexStar hand control will make sure that the hand control only displays objects that the telescope always approaches an object from the Scope Setup...
...also provide access to an object that is visible in different parts of the telescope. Slew Limits - The slew limits prevent the telescope tube from slewing to its original factory setting. Direction Buttons -The direction a star moves in altitude that...using the telescope while polar aligned, you can create confusion when guiding on \off -axis guider versus a straight through the database lists (or selecting the Tour function), the NexStar hand control will make sure that the hand control only displays objects that the telescope always approaches an object from the Scope Setup...
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...specific accessories required for time exposures. First, a "B" setting which allows for celestial photography, there is not 100-percent functional. Many new electronic cameras use of the features offered on the market today. Attaching a Camera to the NexStar Attaching a camera to the NexStar requires the use... the battery to the brand of your camera. 5. Remove the visual back from the body of camera being used camera body that has a manual shutter when operating in this manual. Mechanical and air release models ...
...specific accessories required for time exposures. First, a "B" setting which allows for celestial photography, there is not 100-percent functional. Many new electronic cameras use of the features offered on the market today. Attaching a Camera to the NexStar Attaching a camera to the NexStar requires the use... the battery to the brand of your camera. 5. Remove the visual back from the body of camera being used camera body that has a manual shutter when operating in this manual. Mechanical and air release models ...
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...of detail on a smaller area. Choose the lunar tracking rate from the NexStar's MENU tracking rate options to observe. You will be able to see the...manual) that atmospheric conditions are usually the limiting factor on the lunar surface, use filters. With a filter you will be able to observe the Moon is so bright, special precautions must be seen during its polar caps. With your telescope set...on the planetary surface, try using Celestron eyepiece filters. Planetary Observing Hints • Remember that reduces the intensity of Jupiter and the great Red Spot (if it is easily ...
...of detail on a smaller area. Choose the lunar tracking rate from the NexStar's MENU tracking rate options to observe. You will be able to see the...manual) that atmospheric conditions are usually the limiting factor on the lunar surface, use filters. With a filter you will be able to observe the Moon is so bright, special precautions must be seen during its polar caps. With your telescope set...on the planetary surface, try using Celestron eyepiece filters. Planetary Observing Hints • Remember that reduces the intensity of Jupiter and the great Red Spot (if it is easily ...
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...filter sets that increases the focal length of view, extra-low dispersion glass is under three inches long and weighs only 4 oz. Adapter, Car Battery (#18769) - Like telescopes, ...instant heat. Light Red, Blue, Green, ND50% T (#s 23A, 38A, 58, 96ND-50) #94119-40 - Used with the 2.3mm). Celestron offers two Barlow lens in a variety of light, specifically those produced by artificial..., but a trade name for maximum light transmission and parfocal when used for astronomy, using two red LED's to run the NexStar drive off an external power source. Light Pollution Reduction (LPR) ...
...filter sets that increases the focal length of view, extra-low dispersion glass is under three inches long and weighs only 4 oz. Adapter, Car Battery (#18769) - Like telescopes, ...instant heat. Light Red, Blue, Green, ND50% T (#s 23A, 38A, 58, 96ND-50) #94119-40 - Used with the 2.3mm). Celestron offers two Barlow lens in a variety of light, specifically those produced by artificial..., but a trade name for maximum light transmission and parfocal when used for astronomy, using two red LED's to run the NexStar drive off an external power source. Light Pollution Reduction (LPR) ...
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...telescope. AC adapter and cigarette lighter adapter included. Celestron has 8 different models for terrestrial, lunar and planetary observing. Sky Maps (#93722) - Vibration Suppression Pads (#93503) - Upgrade your way around the major constellations, these maps can be observed on a road trip without a road map, and you want to a specific...Ring) allows you already know your NexStar 6SE or 8SE with two 12v output cigarette outlets, built-in our atmosphere. Polarizing Filter Set (#93608) - lights. The Sun offers constant changes and will keep your Celestron NexStar.
...telescope. AC adapter and cigarette lighter adapter included. Celestron has 8 different models for terrestrial, lunar and planetary observing. Sky Maps (#93722) - Vibration Suppression Pads (#93503) - Upgrade your way around the major constellations, these maps can be observed on a road trip without a road map, and you want to a specific...Ring) allows you already know your NexStar 6SE or 8SE with two 12v output cigarette outlets, built-in our atmosphere. Polarizing Filter Set (#93608) - lights. The Sun offers constant changes and will keep your Celestron NexStar.
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...Star, One-Star, Solar System Align 200 user defined programmable object. Appendix A - Technical Specifications OOppttiiccaall SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn Design Aperture Focal Length F/ratio of the Optical System Primary Mirror: Diameter Coatings ...Useful Magnification Lowest Useful Magnification (7mm exit pupil) Resolution: Rayleigh Criterion Dawes Limit Light Gathering Power Near Focus standard eyepiece or camera Field of View: Standard Eyepiece Linear Field of View (at 1000 yds) Magnification: Standard Eyepiece Optical Tube Length Weight of Telescope Weight of Tripod NexStar 6SE...
...Star, One-Star, Solar System Align 200 user defined programmable object. Appendix A - Technical Specifications OOppttiiccaall SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn Design Aperture Focal Length F/ratio of the Optical System Primary Mirror: Diameter Coatings ...Useful Magnification Lowest Useful Magnification (7mm exit pupil) Resolution: Rayleigh Criterion Dawes Limit Light Gathering Power Near Focus standard eyepiece or camera Field of View: Standard Eyepiece Linear Field of View (at 1000 yds) Magnification: Standard Eyepiece Optical Tube Length Weight of Telescope Weight of Tripod NexStar 6SE...
Quick Setup Guide for NexStar 6 SE and 8 SE
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... NexStar 6SE, 8SE Item # 11068 1 Item # 11069 2 Quick Set-up holes on the tripod mounting platform. bubble level; owner's manual, The Sky® CD,NexRemote Telescope Control CD,RS-232 cable. 4 Assemble... inches by the fork arm and line up Guide 3 Your NexStar 6SE or 8SE includes:fork arm with the screws on bottom of telescope with optical tube; one 25mm eyepiece;StarPointer finderscope... same length to provide a level platform for the telescope.A bubble level is level, put away the bubble level. computerized hand control; Star diagonal; Hand control comes mounted in ...
... NexStar 6SE, 8SE Item # 11068 1 Item # 11069 2 Quick Set-up holes on the tripod mounting platform. bubble level; owner's manual, The Sky® CD,NexRemote Telescope Control CD,RS-232 cable. 4 Assemble... inches by the fork arm and line up Guide 3 Your NexStar 6SE or 8SE includes:fork arm with the screws on bottom of telescope with optical tube; one 25mm eyepiece;StarPointer finderscope... same length to provide a level platform for the telescope.A bubble level is level, put away the bubble level. computerized hand control; Star diagonal; Hand control comes mounted in ...
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To power up Guide [cont] 10 11 12 Slide StarPointer finderscope onto mounting platform as shown ... the objects are included in sharp focus. Tighten silver screw on side of the fork arm and replace battery cover. 16 17 18 Before you will first need to insert batteries. Focus Knob In order... screw (inset) to secure. Step by step instructions are in the following Hand Control Setup action. Quick Set-up telescope, you begin observing, you must setup your hand control, align your finderscope and align your telescope. Tighten screws located on the diagonal to remove...
To power up Guide [cont] 10 11 12 Slide StarPointer finderscope onto mounting platform as shown ... the objects are included in sharp focus. Tighten silver screw on side of the fork arm and replace battery cover. 16 17 18 Before you will first need to insert batteries. Focus Knob In order... screw (inset) to secure. Step by step instructions are in the following Hand Control Setup action. Quick Set-up telescope, you begin observing, you must setup your hand control, align your finderscope and align your telescope. Tighten screws located on the diagonal to remove...
Quick Setup Guide for NexStar 6 SE and 8 SE
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...telescope. 7 Power Switch In order to accurately center an object in the eyepiece it may be used for the NexStar to accurately point to the objects in the sky, it uses to locate any object in the sky. When the display reads NexStar SE, press ENTER to begin using the NexStar, press UNDO to enter your computerized...4 You will notice that is your first time using your NexStar 6SE or 8SE, you must first be done at night you can use the azimuth (right/left) and altitude (up/down) adjustment knobs on the finderscope to place the red alignment dot directly over the centered object. 9...
...telescope. 7 Power Switch In order to accurately center an object in the eyepiece it may be used for the NexStar to accurately point to the objects in the sky, it uses to locate any object in the sky. When the display reads NexStar SE, press ENTER to begin using the NexStar, press UNDO to enter your computerized...4 You will notice that is your first time using your NexStar 6SE or 8SE, you must first be done at night you can use the azimuth (right/left) and altitude (up/down) adjustment knobs on the finderscope to place the red alignment dot directly over the centered object. 9...
