Celestron 4SE Star Pointer Operation, Removing the Optical Tube, Quick Release Knob

Contents INSTRUCTION MANUAL HAND CONTROL ASSEMBLYINTRODUCTION 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 SEThe Hand Control Assembling the NexStarPowering the NexStar 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 AlignEQ AutoAlign EQ North / EQ South AlignmentTips for Using Solar System Align 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 ButtonSave Database Db CameraConnecting a Camera to the NexStar Mount Object Type Controlling your CameraCamera Wizard Precise GoTo Scope Setup FeaturesIdentify 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 eyepieceDetermining Field of View FocusingCalculating Magnification 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 year and the night Finding the North Celestial PoleThe position of the Big Dipper changes throughout 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