Celestron NexStar 8i manual Hand Control Operation Alignment Procedures

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INTRODUCTION	4
WARNING	4
QUICK SETUP	7
Assembling the NexStar	9
Mounting the Telescope to the Tripod	9
Powering the NexStar	10
The Hand Control	10
The Star Diagonal	10
The Eyepiece	11
The Star Pointer Finderscope	11
HAND CONTROL	13
Hand Control Operation	14
Alignment Procedures	15
Auto Two-Star Align	15
Two-Star Alignment	16
EQ Alignments	17
Re-Alignment	17
Object Catalog	17
Finding Planets	18
Tour Mode	18
Direction Buttons	19
Rate Button	19
Setup Procedures	19
Tracking Mode	19
Tracking Rate	20
View Time-Site	20
User Defined Objects	20
Get RA/DEC	21
Goto R.A/Dec	21
Scope Setup Features	21
Setup Time-Site	21
Anti-backlash	21
Slew Limits	21
Filter Limits	21
Direction Buttons	21
Goto Approach	22
Autoguide Rate	22
Cordwrap	22
Utility Features	22
GPS On/Off	22
Wedge Align	22
Light Control	22
Factory Settings	22
Version	22
Get Alt-Az	22
Goto Alt-Az	23
Hibernate	23
TELESCOPE BASICS	25
Image Orientation	25
Focusing	26
Calculating Magnification	26
Determining Field of View	26
General Observing Hints	27

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Contents Page Hand Control Operation Alignment Procedures Care and Cleaning of the Optics Collimation Page NexStar 8i SE StarPointer Finderscope Eyepiece Diagonal Visual Back Appendix C Longitude Latitude Assembling the NexStar Mounting the Telescope to the TripodStar Diagonal Powering the NexStarHand Control Star Pointer Finderscope Star Pointer InstallationEyepiece Star Pointer Operation NexStar Computerized Hand Control Hand Control Operation Double StarsAlignment Procedures Auto Two-Star AlignTwo Star Alignment NexStar Re-Alignment Object CatalogEQ North / EQ South Alignment Selecting an ObjectSlewing to an Object Tour ModeFinding Planets Rate Button Setup ProceduresDirection Buttons Page Scope Setup Features MenuUtility Features Helpful Hint NexStar Ready Image Orientation Determining Field of View FocusingCalculating Magnification General Observing Hints Celestial Coordinate System Motion of the Stars Polar Alignment with optional Wedge Wedge AlignFinding the North Celestial Pole Observing the Sun Observing the MoonObserving the Planets Lunar Observing HintsTransparency Observing Deep Sky ObjectsSeeing Conditions Sky IlluminationPage Short Exposure Prime Focus Photography Eyepiece Projection FullLong Exposure Prime Focus Photography Planet ISO Moon Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter SaturnPage Metering Terrestrial PhotographyCCD Imaging Reducing VibrationCare and Cleaning of the Optics CollimationCollimated telescope Should appear Symmetrical with Page Adapter, Car Battery #18769 Page Page Appendix a Technical Specifications Page Appendix B Glossary of Terms Trillion km 5.87 X 1 trillion mi Right Ascension RA Appendix C Longitudes Latitudes Georgia Minnesota Rhode Island Canada Appendix D RS-232 Connection Communication ProtocolAppendix E Maps of Time Zones Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Celestron TWO Year Warranty