Celestron 4SE Improving Pointing Accuracy, EQ Two-Star Align, EQ One-Star Align, Alignment Stars

Contents INSTRUCTION MANUAL INTRODUCTION ASSEMBLYHAND CONTROL Hand Control Command Tree TELESCOPE MAINTENANCEAPPENDIX A - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TELESCOPE BASICSSome of the many standard features of the NexStar include Battery Compartment Accessory Tray / Leg BraceON/OFF Switch NexStar 4 SEPowering the NexStar Assembling the NexStarThe Hand Control Star Pointer Installation Figure 3-2 - The Rear Cell with Visual AccessoriesThe Eyepiece EyepieceStarPointer DiagonalStar Pointer Operation Removing the Optical TubeFigure 3-3 The Star Pointer Finderscope with Mounting Bracket Quick Release KnobAttaching the NexStar to the Tripod The NexStar Hand Control Hand Control Operation Alignment ProcedureDefinition Named StarsSky Align HintsTips for Using Sky Align Auto Two-Star AlignTwo Star Alignment Helpful HintOne-Star Align Solar System AlignTips for Using Solar System Align EQ North / EQ South AlignmentEQ AutoAlign Improving Pointing Accuracy EQ Two-Star AlignEQ One-Star Align EQ Solar System AlignObject Catalog SyncUndo Sync Selecting an ObjectSlewing to an Object Finding PlanetsTour Mode Constellation TourSetup Procedures Direction ButtonsNine available slew speeds Rate ButtonConnecting a Camera to the NexStar Mount CameraSave Database Db Camera Wizard Controlling your CameraObject Type Identify Scope Setup FeaturesPrecise GoTo MENU Utility Features HelpfulHint Sun MenuSet Mount Position NexStar SE ALIGNMENTLIST NexStar Menu TreeImage Orientation Fig 5-2a - Actual image orientation as seen with the unaided eyeFig 5-2b - Reversed from left to right, as viewed through the eyepieceCalculating Magnification FocusingDetermining Field of View General Observing Hints The Celestial Coordinate System The celestial sphere seen from the outside showing R.A. and DECMotion of the Stars Polar Alignment Aligning the NexStar 4 on a WedgeWedge Align moves in right ascension and declinationAttaching a Camera to the NexStar Photography with the NexStarThe position of the Big Dipper changes throughout Finding the North Celestial Polethe year and the night Observing the Moon Observing the PlanetsObserving the Sun Lunar Observing HintsObserving Deep Sky Objects Seeing ConditionsSolar Observing Hints TransparencyCare and Cleaning of the Optics Page Page Appendix A - Technical Specifications SpecificationElectronic Specifications Software SpecificationsAppendix B - Glossary of Terms Page Appendix C - RS-232 Connection Appendix D - Maps of Time Zones Page Page Page Page Page Page Page CELESTRON TWO YEAR WARRANTY Celestron 2835 Columbia Street Torrance, CA Tel. 310 Fax. 310 Copyright 2006 Celestron All rights reservedProducts or instructions may change without notice or obligation #11049-INST Printed in China $10.00