Celestron 4SE instruction manual

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lights. This includes mercury and high and low pressure sodium vapor lights. In addition, they also block unwanted natural light (sky glow) caused by neutral oxygen emission in our atmosphere. Celestron offers a model for 1-1/4" eyepieces (#94126A).

Moon Filter (#94119-A) - Celestron’s Moon Filter is an economical eyepiece filter for reducing the brightness of the moon and improving contrast, so greater detail can be observed on the lunar surface. The clear aperture is 21mm and the transmission is about 18%.

Polarizing Filter Set (#93608) - The polarizing filter set limits the transmission of light to a specific plane, thus increasing contrast between various objects. This is used primarily for terrestrial, lunar and planetary observing.

PowerTank (#18774) – 12v 7Amp hour rechargeable power supply. Comes with two 12v output cigarette outlets, built-in red flash light , Halogen emergency spotlight. AC adapter and cigarette lighter adapter included.

Sky Maps (#93722) - Celestron Sky Maps are the ideal teaching guide for learning the night sky. You wouldn’t set off on a road trip without a road map, and you don’t need to try to navigate the night sky without a map either. Even if you already know your way around the major constellations, these maps can help you locate all kinds of fascinating objects.

Solar Filter (#94129) - The AstroSolar® filter is a safe and durable filter that covers the front opening of the telescope. View sunspots and other solar features using this double-sided metal coated filter for uniform density and good color balance across the entire field. The Sun offers constant changes and will keep your observing interesting and fun.

T-Adapter(#93635-A) - T-Adapter (with additional T-Ring) allows you to attach your SLR camera to the rear cell of your Celestron NexStar. This turns your NexStar into a 1300mm telephoto lens perfect for terrestrial photography and short exposure lunar and filtered solar photography.

T-Ring - The T-Ring couples your 35mm SLR camera body to the T-Adapter. This accessory is mandatory if you want to do photography through the telescope. Each camera make (i.e., Minolta, Nikon, Pentax, etc.) has its own unique mount and therefore, its own T-Ring. Celestron has 8 different models for 35mm cameras.

Vibration Suppression Pads (#93503) - These pads rest between the ground and tripod feet of your telescope. They reduce the amplitude and vibration time of your telescope when shaken by the wind or an accidental bump. This accessory is a must for long exposure prime focus photography.

A full description of all Celestron accessories can be found in the Celestron Accessory Catalog (#93685).

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Contents INSTRUCTION MANUAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTIONHAND CONTROL TELESCOPE BASICS Hand Control Command TreeTELESCOPE MAINTENANCE APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSSome of the many standard features of the NexStar include NexStar 4 SE Battery CompartmentAccessory Tray / Leg Brace ON/OFF SwitchAssembling the NexStar Powering the NexStarThe Hand Control EyepieceStarPointer Diagonal Star Pointer InstallationFigure 3-2 - The Rear Cell with Visual Accessories The EyepieceQuick Release Knob Star Pointer OperationRemoving the Optical Tube Figure 3-3 The Star Pointer Finderscope with Mounting BracketAttaching the NexStar to the Tripod The NexStar Hand Control Named Stars Hand Control OperationAlignment Procedure DefinitionHints Sky AlignAuto Two-Star Align Tips for Using Sky AlignSolar System Align Two Star AlignmentHelpful Hint One-Star AlignEQ North / EQ South Alignment Tips for Using Solar System AlignEQ AutoAlign EQ Solar System Align Improving Pointing AccuracyEQ Two-Star Align EQ One-Star AlignSelecting an Object Object CatalogSync Undo SyncConstellation Tour Slewing to an ObjectFinding Planets Tour ModeRate Button Setup ProceduresDirection Buttons Nine available slew speedsCamera Connecting a Camera to the NexStar MountSave Database Db Controlling your Camera Camera WizardObject Type Scope Setup Features IdentifyPrecise GoTo MENU Sun Menu Utility FeaturesHelpful HintSet Mount Position NexStar Menu Tree NexStar SEALIGNMENT LISTeyepiece Image OrientationFig 5-2a - Actual image orientation as seen with the unaided eye Fig 5-2b - Reversed from left to right, as viewed through theFocusing Calculating MagnificationDetermining Field of View General Observing Hints The celestial sphere seen from the outside showing R.A. and DEC The Celestial Coordinate SystemMotion of the Stars moves in right ascension and declination Polar AlignmentAligning the NexStar 4 on a Wedge Wedge AlignPhotography with the NexStar Attaching a Camera to the NexStarFinding the North Celestial Pole The position of the Big Dipper changes throughoutthe year and the night Lunar Observing Hints Observing the MoonObserving the Planets Observing the SunTransparency Observing Deep Sky ObjectsSeeing Conditions Solar Observing HintsCare and Cleaning of the Optics Page Page Software Specifications Appendix A - Technical SpecificationsSpecification Electronic 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 #11049-INST Printed in China $10.00 Celestron 2835 Columbia Street Torrance, CA Tel. 310 Fax. 310Copyright 2006 Celestron All rights reserved Products or instructions may change without notice or obligation