Celestron CGE800, CGE925, CGE1100, CGE1400 manual User Defined Objects

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INTRODUCTION	4
Warning	4
ASSEMBLY	6
Setting up the Tripod	6
Attaching the Center Leg Brace	7
Attaching the Electronics Pier	7
Attaching the Equatorial Mount	8
Installing the Counterweight Bar	8
Installing the Counterweight	8
Attaching the Optical Tube to the Mount	9
Attaching the Visual Back	9
Installing the Star Diagonal	10
Installing the Eyepiece	10
Installing the Finderscope	11
Moving the Telescope Manually	12
Adjusting the Mount	12
Balancing The Mount in R.A	13
Balancing The Mount in DEC	13
Attaching the Motor Cables	14
Powering the Telescope	14
Transporting the CGE	14
HAND CONTROL	16
Named Stars	17
Hand Control Operation	17
Alignment Procedures	18
Startup Procedure	18
Auto Two-Star Align	19
Auto One-Star Align	19
Quick-Align	20
Last Alignment	20
CGE Re-Alignment	20
Object Catalog	21
Selecting an Object	21
Slewing to an Object	21
Finding Planets	21
Tour Mode	22
Constellation Tour	22
Direction Buttons	22
Rate Button	22
Setup Procedures	23
Tracking Mode	23
Tracking Rate	23
Date/Time	23
User Defined Objects	24
Get RA/DEC	24
Goto R.A/Dec	24
Identify	24
Precise GoTo	25
Scope Setup Features	25
Steup Time-Site	25
Anti-backlash	25
Filter Limits	26
Direction Buttons	26
Goto Approach	26
Autoguide Rates	26
Mount Settings	26
Utility Features	27
Calibrate Mount	27
Move to Switch	27
Home Position	27
Polar Align	27
Periodic Error Correction	28
Light Control	28
Factory Settings	28
Version	28
Get Alt-Az	28

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Contents CGE800 CGE925 CGE1100 CGE1400 User Defined Objects Telescope Maintenance Some of the many standard features of the CGE include CGE 1400 Shown 12v Output JackCounterweight Setting up the TripodPower Supply DiagonalAttaching the Center Leg Brace Attaching the Electronics PierCounterweight Locking Screw Safety Screw Washer Installing the Counterweight BarInstalling the Counterweight Attaching the Equatorial MountDovetail Slide Bar Dovetail Locking Knobs Mounting Platform Attaching the Optical Tube to the MountAttaching the Visual Back Installing the Star Diagonal Installing the EyepieceInstalling the Finderscope Adjusting the Mount Moving the Telescope ManuallyBalancing The Mount in R.A Balancing The Mount in DECTransporting the CGE Powering the TelescopeAttaching the Motor Cables Page CGE Hand Control Double Stars Named StarsNamed Objects Variable StarsAlignment Procedures Startup ProcedureAuto Two-Star Align Auto One-Star AlignCGE Re-Alignment Quick-AlignLast Alignment Slewing to an Object Object CatalogSelecting an Object Finding PlanetsDirection Buttons Tour ModeConstellation Tour Rate ButtonSetup Procedures Identify Scope Setup Features Precise GoToObserving Tip Helpful Hint Utility Features Helpful Hint Page CGE Ready Image Orientation Determining Field of View FocusingCalculating Magnification General Observing Hints Celestial Coordinate System Motion of the Stars Latitude Scales Pointing at PolarisFinding the North Celestial Pole Declination Drift Method of Polar Alignment Observing the Planets Observing the MoonLunar Observing Hints Planetary Observing HintsObserving Deep Sky Objects Observing the SunSolar Observing Hints Seeing ConditionsSeeing Short Exposure Prime Focus Photography Eyepiece Projection FullLong Exposure Prime Focus Photography Planet ISO Moon Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter SaturnPeriodic Error Correction PEC Using Periodic Error Correction Reducing Vibration Terrestrial PhotographyMetering CCD ImagingFastar Compatible Optical System Fastar F/2 Imaging Planetary or Lunar With Reducer/CorrectorMedium size to small galaxies Auto Guiding Care and Cleaning of the Optics CollimationCollimated telescope Should appear Symmetrical with Page At f/10 and 163 power with the CGE Page Technical Specifications Idle Current Appendix a Longitudes Latitudes Georgia Minnesota Rhode Island Canada Appendix B RS-232 Connection Communication ProtocolAdditional RS232 Commands Reset The Position Of Azm Or AltAppendix C Maps of Time Zones Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Celestron TWO Year Warranty