Celestron CR-150 HD O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S, Dual Axis Drive System - #93523

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O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S

O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S

The following is a partial list of optional accessories available for your Celestron CR-150 HD.

CD-ROM (93700) - Celestron and Software Bisque have joined together to present this comprehensive CD-ROM called The Sky™ Level 1 - for Celestron. It features a 10,000 object database, 75 color images, horizontal projection, custom sky chart printing, zoom capability and more! A fun, useful and educational product. PC format.

Dual Axis Drive System - #93523

This drive motor, with drive corrector capabilities, is designed for Celestron’s CG-5 Equatorial telescope mount. It precisely controls the telescope’s tracking speed during timed exposures astrophotog- raphy of celestial objects, producing the best possible image sharp- ness. This precision, state-of-the-art DC motor drive operates on a 9

volt battery. The hand controller module is very compact and fits easily in the palm of your hand. Motors for both axes are included, along with brackets, clutches and hardware.

Erect Image Diagonal (#94112-A) - This accessory is an Amici prism arrangement that allows you to look into the telescope at a 45° angle with images that are oriented properly (upright and correct from left-to-right). It is useful for daytime, terrestrial viewing.

Eyepieces - Like telescopes, eyepieces come in a variety of designs. Each design has its own advantages and disadvantages. For the 1-1/4" barrel diameter there are four different eyepiece designs available.

• Super Modified Achromatic (SMA) Eyepieces:

The SMA design is an improved version of the Kellner eyepiece. SMAs are very good, economical, general purpose eyepieces that deliver a wide apparent field, good color correction and an excellent image at the center of the field of view. Celestron offers SMA eyepieces in the following focal lengths: 6mm, 10mm, 12mm,17mm and 25mm.

Plössl - Plössl eyepieces have a 4-element lens designed for low- to-high power observing. The Plössls offer razor sharp views across the entire field, even at the edges! In the 1-1/4" barrel diameter, they are available in the following focal lengths: 6.3mm, 7.5mm, 10mm, 12.5mm, 17mm, 20mm, 26mm, 32mm and 40mm.

Ultima - Ultima is not really a design, but a trade name for our 5-element, wide field eyepieces. They are available in the following focal lengths: 5mm, 7.5mm, 12.5mm, 18mm, 30mm, 35mm, and 42mm. These eyepieces are all parfocal. The 35mm Ultima gives the widest possible field of view with a 1-1/4" diagonal.

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Contents 6 Refractor Model #21017The CR-150HD Assembling the CG-5Equatorial Mount T A B L E O F C O N T E N T Sii Table of Contents Using the Lens Cap Aperture Stop Table of ContentsI N T R O D U C T I O N 4 IntroductionHow to Use This Manual AWordofCaution Introduction6 Introduction The Refractor Optical SystemThe Mount A S S E M B L I N G Y O U R C R - 1 5 0 H D Unpacking Your CR-150HDThe CR-150HD Tripod Head Setting Up the Tripod Adjusting the Tripod HeightAssembling the CG-5Equatorial Mount Attaching the Accessory Tray 10 The CR-150HDAttaching the Equatorial Mount Attaching the R.A. Slow Motion Knob 12 The CR-150HDAttaching the Declination Slow Motion Knob 1.Lock the DEC clamp to hold the mount in place 14 The CR-150HDAttaching the Telescope to the Mount Tube Rings Dovetail BracketBalancing the Telescope in R.A 16 The CR-150HDBalancing the Telescope in DEC COMPLETELY18 The CR-150HD Adjusting the Mount in AltitudeAdjusting the Mount in Azimuth Storing Your CR- 150 HD Technical SpecificationsDisassembling and Transporting Your CR 150 HD OPTICAL TUBEThe Star Diagonal Attaching the AccessoriesT E L E S C O P E B A S I C S The EyepieceAdapter 1 1/4 AccessoryFocuser Tension Built-inT-Adapter22 Telescope Basics FocusingAttaching the Finder Aligning the Finder DaytimeObserving Image OrientationYourFirstLook NEVER POINT YOUR TELESCOPE AT THE SUN UNLESSNighttime Observing 26 Telescope Basics Calculating MagnificationDetermining Field of View GeneralPhotographyHints Your Celestron telescope can be used for both terrestrial and astronomical photography. Your telescope has a fixed aperture and, as a result, a fixed f/ratio. To properly expose your subjects photographically, you need to set your shutter speed accordingly. Most 35mm single lens reflex SLR cameras offer through-the-lens metering that lets you know if your picture is under or overexposed. This is important for terrestrial photography where exposure times are measured in fractions of a second. In astrophotography, the exposures are much longer, requiring that you use the “B” setting on your camera. The actual exposure time is determined by how long you keep the shutter open. More on this in the section on “Celestial Photography.” 28 Astronomy Basics A S T R O N O M Y B A S I C SThe Celestial Coordi- nate System Motion of the Stars Astronomy BasicsDefinition Polar AlignmentEquator 30 Astronomy BasicsFinding the Pole Latitude Scales 32 Astronomy BasicsPointingatPolaris DeclinationDrift 34 Astronomy BasicsAligning the R.A Setting Circle Polar Alignment FindersPlanets Observing the MoonObserving the C E L E S T I A L O B S E R V I N GSOLAROBSERVINGHINTS Using the Lens Cap Aperture StopObserving the Sun Celestial Observing38 Celestial Observing Using the Setting CirclesObserving Deep-SkyObjects StarHopping 40 Celestial Observing Sky Illumination Viewing ConditionsTransparency Seeing42 Celestial Observing C E L E S T I A L P H O T O G R A P H Y Celestial PhotographyCrescent Short Exposure Prime FocusLunar Phase QuarterThe exposure times listed here should be used as a starting point. Always make exposures that are longer and shorter than the recommended time. Also, try bracketing your exposures, taking a few photos at each shutter speed. This will ensure that you will get a good photo. If using black and white film, try a yellow filter to reduce the light intensity and to increase contrast Piggyback 46 Celestial PhotographyEktar 1000 color print Konica 3200 color print Projection Photography 48 Celestial PhotographyTelescope Maintenance Care and Cleaning of the OpticsT E L E S C O P E M A I N T E N A N C E Dual Axis Drive System - #93523 50 Optional AccessoriesO P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S Super Modified Achromatic SMA EyepiecesOptional Accessories 52 Optional Accessories Motor Drive System - #93518Const THEMESSIERCATALOGNGC# Type54 The Messier Catalog Type Star Name LIST OF BRIGHT STARSEpoch ConstellationAtlases FOR FURTHER READINGAstronomy Texts General Observational AstronomyCELESTRON ONE YEAR WARRANTY Item #21017-INST Price $10.00 Celestron International 2835 Columbia StreetTorrance, CA Tel Fax